energy security vs net zero

Net-zero transition: Balancing energy security, sustainability

The world needs to strike a fine balance between achieving energy security and reducing carbon emissions, writes Srinath Sridharan. #climatechange #netzero #globalwarming Read more »
sustainable transport for greener future

Sustainable transport: Rethinking mobility for a greener future

India must focus on redesigning roads and prioritising non-motorised vehicles for sustainable transport, safer and healthier living. #climatechange #netzero #globalroadsafetyweek Read more »
climate change and the record-breaking heatwave

Doubling climate finance key to achieving sustainable development goals

Structured climate finance and innovative solutions needed to address #climatechange challenges. #globalwarming #SDGs Read more »
single-use plastics

Single-use plastics ban remains a dream without viable alternatives

People are highly price-conscious and insensitive to environmental cause which prevents use of alternatives to single-use plastics. #Singleuseplastics #climatechange #environment Read more »
water bodies census

Water bodies census reveal rural-urban disparities

India's first water bodies census highlights the importance of preserving India's 2.4 million ponds, tanks, lakes, and reservoirs. #Water #climatechange #watercensus #earth #India Read more »
OECD Economic Outlook

Closing the biodiversity gap: How biocredits could save our ecosystems

Biocredits have emerged as viable economic instruments that can help finance global conservation efforts. Read more »
climate finance

Climate finance: Need fresh approaches to expand lending capacity

The requirement of climate finance is significantly higher than what the current institutional mechanisms can provide. Read more »
Increase in human-wildlife conflicts

Earth Day 2023: India needs to invest more to avoid human-wildlife conflicts

Habitat loss and conservation successes along with an increase in human population have resulted in an increase in the number of human-wildlife conflicts. Read more »
Climate change, sea level rise

Developed countries face climate change heat, sea level rises thrice faster in US

Adaptation and mitigation measures to address rising sea levels and other manifestations of climate change require significant resources and political will. #climate change #environment #sealevel Read more »
green hydrogen

Green hydrogen: Hurdles to India’s quest to become a global leader

India’s green hydrogen initiative must ensure that a few financially endowed groups do not throttle competition from smaller players. Read more »