The final round of Plastics Treaty negotiations is coming up!
We are almost at the finish line of the Plastics Treaty negotiations and we want champions of change to win!
Countries should not back down on their commitment to a strong and ambitious Plastics Treaty.
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Leaving a room? Switch off the lights and fans! A small action that saves energy, lowers your bills and reduces carbon emissions. Let's make this a habit for a brighter, greener future. #EnergySavings #EcoFriendly
An important concern highlighted during our survey on hypertension services offered by Primary Health Centres in Tiruvannamalai pertained to medicine packaging. Similar looking medication confuses patients - especially those with low literacy levels. It's crucial for authorities to implement measures that ensure patients identify the correct medications for their specific treatments. Skipping a prescribed drug or taking the wrong one can lead to serious complications.
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The 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, (Safety 2024) was held from September 2-4, 2024 in New Delhi, with a focus on global efforts in areas such as road safety and drowning prevention. With the theme "Building a Safer Future for All: Equitable and Sustainable Strategies for Injury and Violence Prevention", Safety 2024 highlighted global efforts to reduce injury and violence, particularly among vulnerable populations like children and adolescents.
Children are classified as Vulnerable Road Users and are at higher risk of serious injury during crashes, making helmets essential even for young riders. Helmets are inexpensive compared to the cost of a vehicle and parents should view them as a long-term investment in their children's safety.
Humanity may be no better prepared for the impacts of climate change today than in the 1970s. This edition of St(o)ppwatch brings you news on climate change, as people across the world grapple with its implications. Find out more about climate action, what is working, what is not, and how you can be a part of it.
Markets are vibrant spaces teeming with shoppers, but vehicle congestion can make them challenging and unsafe for pedestrians. By banning vehicles in these areas, we can cultivate a lively and enjoyable market atmosphere. Do you agree? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), Chennai, in association with the Consumer Rights Movement organised a capacity building workshop on the topics of Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy on October 07, 2024, at Hotel Srinivasa, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. This workshop aimed to raise consumer awareness and help them participate in the clean energy transition, by empowering participants with essential knowledge. The workshop catered to consumer group representatives and members of the general public.
Consumer Protection Association (CPA) in partnership with Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) is implementing a project titled "Accelerating Clean Energy Transition by Improving Stakeholder Participation for Electricity Governance in India" in the state of Tripura. The project was formally launched in Agartala on March 9, 2024. As part of the project, a seminar on ‘Clean Energy Transition and Electricity Governance’ was organized at Town Hall, Dharmanagar, North Tripura District on September 28, 2024.