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The global spotlight was fixed on Dubai, with the international community eagerly anticipating the decisions of the Conference of Parties – 28 (CoP 28) held from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The results of this conference were positioned to influence the course of global endeavors to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices .  The conference brought together leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from 198 countries to tackle the pressing issue of global warming. Global warming continues to escalate unabated, which poses significant challenges to humanity's efforts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. The increase in the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons, and water vapor, particularly from industries, contributes to heat trapping in the Earth's atmosphere. Despite endeavors to decrease emissions, projections indicate that temperatures may rise to 2.9 degrees Celsius above pre-indu...

  Dear Sir and Madam, Greetings from Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA)! I am elated to share the remarkable strides KSTA has made in the year 2023. Steadfast in our commitment to the pursuit of 'Science-Technology-Innovation for Societal Benefit,' KSTA has organized an array of exceptional programs spanning the entire spectrum of the educational pyramid, from high school to university levels.  Without basking in the accolades of the National Award for Outstanding Efforts in Science Communication bestowed upon KSTA last year by NCSTC, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, we persistently endeavor to elevate science communication through a myriad of innovative educational and outreach initiatives. KSTA is resolutely dedicated to fostering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics) education in Karnataka through an array of new programs. Besides the successful implementation of ongoing initiatives, we have conducte...