Despite 200GW Milestone, India’s RE Future Faces Import Headwinds
India’s RE target to reach 500 GW by 2030could be hindered by $30 billion in annual solar imports.
United States-India Collaboration on Climate Change to Promote Green Jobs
India and the US have successfully combated climate change and transition to sustainable energy, resulting in the creation of green jobs.
India Working on International Cooperation to Empower Global South
India is prioritizing international cooperation and is assessing its financial requirements at COP29 to set quantifiable goals.
India to Develop Taxonomy for Climate Finance
The GoI plans create a taxonomy for climate finance to increase the availability of funding for climate change adaptation
How is India dealing with Climate Change?
India’s population is already grappling with the impacts of climate change, with over a third considering or moving due to weather events
India a primary source of GHG Emissions in Agrifood System
India’s farm-gate emissions are the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions in the agrifood system according to a WB report
TotalEnergies to Invest $400 M for Clean Cooking Access
The clean cooking initiative aims to decrease gender disparities, enhance health, and foster sustainable development in Africa and India
Heatwaves and the Rising Tide of Climate Casualties in India
Heatwaves have a human cost, even though floods and storms have been responsible for the majority of reported deaths and financial losses.
India Auctioned Rs 20,000 Crore Green Bonds in FY24
Growing interest in environmentally responsible investments and India’s potential as a green finance market is driving green bonds demand
India Enhancing ESE Aspects of Castor Production
India is enhancing the economic, social, and environmental (ESE) aspects of castor production through a traceable and sustainable supply chain
India Needs a Water Vulnerability Index
The Water Vulnerability Index will help make data-driven, scientifically supported decisions about business, policy, and water management
Will the 17th LS Election Emit Less Carbon Footprint?
The CEC has initiated green initiatives, but no political party has pledged to reduce their carbon footprint during their campaigns
The Paradox of Women’s Leadership
While celebrating the increasing number of women in senior leadership positions is crucial, a more sustainable approach is needed.
Energy conservation: Best cost-effective option
India can improve its per capita consumption ( <1400 KWh) if the country further strengthens its energy conservation/ efficiency programs
India Launches Certification Scheme for Sustainable Forests
The voluntary national certification initiative aims to encourage sustainable forests and agroforestry practices in the country
India’s Pace Toward Circular Economy
India’s decisive transition towards a circular economy is being ably supported by favorable government policies and industry participation
COP28: Phasing Out or Phasing Down Fossil Fuels?
The annual event – Conference of Parties COP28, no doubt, will be a critical crossroads for energy transition
EVs connect Amazon DSPs with the last mile
As part of the company’s global last mile fleet program, Amazon is enabling its last-mile delivery partners with electric vehicles or EVs
Insufficient Action or Lack of Will to Implement?
In recent days, we have seen insufficient action by nations and corporates alike. For example, to meet its climate goals, the EU needs to cut its carbon emissions three times faster.
India to comply with CBAM during the transition phase
As India plans its own carbon tax, it is likely to accept the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Skilling young India: National Skill Development join hands with Deakin University
The National Skill Development Corporation International and Australia’s Deakin University together have announced the Global Job Readiness Program for skiing young India.
India Top Country of Origin for New Migrants to OECD Countries
India has replaced China as the top country of origin for new migrants to OECD countries in 2021, and also in 2022
Make town planners accountable
The high and mighty, who document the checks and balances that infrastructure developers follow before issuing permissions, sadly don’t follow-up once construction begins
India Led Dialogue on Sustainable Urbanization: Union Minister Puri
India has anchored the dialogue and paved the way for sustainable urbanization and climate change under its G20 Presidency
E-Tractors to boost sustainable agriculture in India
Agriculture, primary source of livelihood for nearly 55% of Indian population, feeds *1.3 billion people and contributes to the GDP
Nuclear energy powering sustainable power across the world
Though India has advanced in renewable energy capacity addition through wind and solar, considering its infirm nature and low PLF, nuclear energy becomes a much more economical choice for the country.
Forests and carbon emissions: the tide will turn
European Union on June 29, 2023, introduced a regulation on deforestation-free products. How this translates into real-world scenario is this: operators trading these commodities in the EU market must have a certificate or legal documents to prove that the products do not originate from recently deforested land or have contributed to forest degradation.
Indian Steel Industry and Sustainability
The Indian steel industry has been making significant progress toward sustainability
EV Infrastructure in India
EV infrastructure in India needs to increase 9 times to meet the growing demand.
EV market in India
Government of India is pushing for EV segment and is expected to grow at 48% CAGR between 2022-30
Budget 2023
With 2023 budget India has an opportunity to direct investors towards sustainability
CoP27: India’s Agenda
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns,
ICAI joins 12 others to form Sustainability Standards Advisory Forum
The Institute of Chartered Accountants India (ICAI) along with 12 other entities have come together to form a Sustainability Standards Advisory Forum