Category Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

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CITIIS Program: Redefining Urban Development for a Sustainable Future

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.

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PM-EDRIVE Scheme: A Step Towards Sustainable Future

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.

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Deep-Sea Mining, Blue Economy and Strategic Competition: Emerging opportunities and Geopolitical Challenges for India

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…

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India’s Carbon Market Framework: What It Means for Industry and Climate Governance

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.

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Climate Budgeting by Urban Local Bodies: The Next Frontier of Indian Cities

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.

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