As India undergoes rapid urbanisation, cities are discovering opportunities such as economic growth, innovation and employment. But, the rapid nature of urbanization also creates challenges in terms of waste management, resource consumption, climate vulnerability and infrastructure stress.
Climate change is one of the biggest problems we're facing today, and it's affecting everything from economies to ecosystems to societies all around the world.
India’s electric vehicle (EV) market needed a safety net. In September 2024, two government programmes that had been subsidising EV purchases naming FAME-I and FAME-II, came to an end. Without a replacement, the fear was that EV sales would slow down and the push towards cleaner transport would lose steam.
Policy Update Riddhi Suthar Background In 1987 India became the first country to receive “Pioneer Investor” status from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for exploration of polymetallic nodules in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB). Nearly 75,000 sq. km. of…
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has evolved globally from voluntary updates to a core element of corporate governance. India has both followed and, at times, led this shift.
As climate change becomes a greater global concern, many countries are using market-based solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic growth. Carbon markets have become a key policy tool, putting a price on emissions reductions and encouraging more efficient technologies and energy efficiency.
Indian cities are increasingly at the forefront of the climate crisis. Rapid urbanisation, growing populations, and rising infrastructure demands have heightened exposure to challenges such as heatwaves, urban flooding, poor air quality, water stress, and pressure on essential services.