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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Punjab and Haryana lead climate resilient agriculture at regional policy dialogue in Chandigarh
Bathinda: Once the driving force behind Green Revolution, Punjab and Haryana prepare to reclaim their leadership role in agriculture — this time by tackling climate change. A high-level policy roundtable on June 5 in Chandigarh will chart a course toward climate-resilient and sustainable farming for the region. Titled 'Regional Policy Dialogue on Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture', the event will be held at Panjab University and bring together policymakers, scientists, agri-entrepreneurs, progressive farmers, and environmental experts. The dialogue is part of the Sustainability Matters and IndiAgri national series, supported by Solidaridad, FIJEEHA, and the Centre for Environment and Development Studies (CEDS). Navneet Anand, executive director of Sustainability Matters, said: "Punjab and Haryana have always been laboratories of agricultural innovation. This dialogue comes at a critical time, as both states are making bold moves toward sustainable farming." The event will include sessions on water conservation, soil health, digital agriculture, and climate-resilient practices, aiming to develop actionable policy recommendations for the future of agriculture in North India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo As part of the programme, the Sustainability Awards 2024 will also be presented. Nominations are open until June 2, across eight categories including agtech, community initiatives, soil regeneration, digital innovation, and progressive farming. Organisers say the awards are designed to spotlight individuals and organisations making measurable contributions to sustainable agriculture at a time when climate disruption, depleting groundwater, and declining soil fertility demand urgent attention. MSID:: 121518654 413 |
Saudi Gazette
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Tens of thousands of people took part in May Day rallies across Europe
PARIS — Rallies and demonstrations were organized across multiple major European cities on Thursday to commemorate Labor Day, calling for higher pay, greater equality and the protection of workers' rights. International Labour Day, also referred to as May Day or International Workers' Day, is an annual celebration that marks the struggles and achievements of workers and the labor movement around the world. It's observed around the globe on 1 May, and is a public holiday in most countries. The holiday has its foundations in North America. In May 1886, a violent crackdown on protesters in Chicago — known as the Haymarket Affair — saw numerous deaths and injuries after a peaceful rally in support of workers striking for an eight-hour workday. This led to the Second International in Paris calling for demonstrations to be held in its memory four years later. By the end of the 19th century, many European countries had taken inspiration, and May Day had become a global phenomenon. In Europe, events range in size and shape from nationwide celebrations to smaller-scale affairs. This year was no different, as many protests calling for increased workers' rights took place across major European capitals, here's a preview. In France, thousands participated in nationwide protests, called for by unions across the country. More than 10,000 people participated in rallies held in Paris. Police scuffled with protesters in the capital Paris on Thursday. The scuffles erupted when protesters passed by the Socialist Party militants who were asked to leave the protest including an MP, Jerome Guedj. The demonstrations took place against a backdrop of political instability in the country, where a party deadlock and a historic parliamentary vote that ousted the previous government in December left the country without a functioning government for weeks. In Spain, Solidaridad, the workers' union of the far right party VOX and traditional workers unions staged parallel demonstrations in Madrid for Labor Day. Solidaridad held the rally together with party leader, Santiago Abascal in one of the working-class areas of the Madrid region, Fuenlabrada, to advocate for workers' rights. They carried Spanish flags and criticized the government as well as the recent blackout on Monday. "The work in Spain is bad, many hours, low salary. Life is getting more expensive, and the government does nothing," said Andreu Barba, a gardener. Meanwhile, traditional workers' unions like UGT (General Workers Union) and CCOO (Workers Commission) held a rally in the city centre, where they called for the continuation of improved labor conditions and a reduction in the workday. In Greece, thousands of workers gathered in central Athens on Thursday to mark the occasion. Several workers' unions and trade unions staged a rally outside the parliament building, waving flags and chanting anti-government slogans. Student Foteini Douli said it was important to reflect and remember. 'Of course we are here to honor Labor Day, which after many struggles and with great effort we, workers managed to achieve the eight-hour day, the working conditions and the rest,' she said. — Euronews
