WB Approves $1.5B Green Bond for India’s Low Carbon Energy Transition
The second low carbon energy transition operation aims to enhance green hydrogen production through reforms and technology support
Mindspace REIT Secures Rs 650-crore SLL bond from IFC
The coupon of the 7-year bond is linked to Mindspace REIT’s commitment to achieve certain ESG targets towards building a greener ecosystem
What Is Fueling India’s EV Growth?
India aims to sell 30% EVs by 2030, using grants and subsidies to promote alternative fuel infrastructure and charging station expansion
Global Carbon Pricing Revenues Top $100 Billion
75 global carbon pricing instruments operate, with over half of collected revenue used to fund climate and nature-related programs
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
Blue Economy: The Next Multiplier of Economic Growth
Blue Economy, if prioritized can stimulate growth, safeguard marine ecosystems, and safeguard coastal communities
Global Gender Gap Wider-than-Expected: World Bank
The global gender gap analysis identifies safety from violence and access to childcare services as crucial factors influencing women’s choices
COP28 Delegates Pledge Millions for Loss and Damage Fund
The COP28 delegated have agreed to operationalize the loss and damage fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate change-related losses
Nigeria can boost the economy by $8.1 B by addressing gender disparities
By addressing gender disparities in agriculture, Nigeria can boost the country’s economy by $8.1 billion annually according to a WB report
An open source repository to manage carbon credits
The software, called the National Carbon Registry, has been accredited as a digital public good (DPG). As a DPG, the registry uses open source code which allows countries to customize information as per their needs.
Indorama Ventures expands PET recycling capacity
Indorama Ventures, a producer of urea, phosphate fertilizers, polyolefins, synthetic gloves, cotton and synthetic spun yarns, has increased recycling facility in Brazil. The recycling facility, located in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is increasing its production capacity from 9 thousand tons to 25 thousand tons per year of PET made from post-consumer recycled (PET-PCR)
10 sustainability lessons from the life of Nelson Mandela
Depending on how one wants to view it, the rift between those who support and oppose climate change action, alleviating poverty and hunger, DEI, and promoting world peace and unity is growing or shrinking. As more data and statistics have become available, our understanding of the problem has expanded and more stakeholders have become involved.
Will we ever have a solution to the declining AQI issue?
Can you insulate yourself from air pollution-related health issues? Air pollution is affecting people globally. In India, declining AQI is spreading from one state to another like a rogue plague putting popular lives at risk. First Delhi, then Maharashtra, and now Kochi is fighting air pollution-related challenges. The cause of the problem is different for