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A vast number of occupiers, especially MNCs and GCCs, now insist on sustainability features, which are only available in green-certified Grade-A office buildings
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“As we have noticed above, this is a classic case where in the quest for doing justice, NGT has ended up doing just the reverse,” the Supreme Court noted.
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Thermal power remains crucial to India's energy security despite the shift to renewables. Public and private sectors play key roles in expanding and modernising capacity, ensuring reliable power amidst growing demand
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Karnataka’s geo-tagging of 41,875 water bodies is transforming water governance. By integrating technology, legal enforcement, and community participation, the state sets a model for sustainable, climate-resilient water management in India
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The National Designated Authority (NDA) will help India access international climate finance and carbon markets. It is likely to also help position India better as it has proposed to host the United Nations climate summit (COP 33) in 2028.
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The categorisation of climate-related outflows and financial efforts by multilateral development banks as contributions to the $300 billion goal would include contributions from developing countries, which is against the Paris Agreement, MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Parliament.
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To date, the company has delivered carbon tracking, performance analytics, and smart workspace interventions for over 200,000 square feet of commercial real estate in India’s top three metros.
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Global Tiger Day, or International Tiger Day, was first observed in 2010. It was established during the Tiger Summit held in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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The Union government said it has sent reminder letters to all states about the Supreme Court's May 8, 2025 directive of filling all vacant positions in State Pollution Control Boards and Committees by end of September, 2025.
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The US alone accounts for over 50 percent of the pledged funding to the Green Climate Fund, which is the world’s largest climate fund. Other stakeholders now face a pivotal moment. They have to find a way to offset the exit of the most influential country in the funding mechanism
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Justifying its reversal of the mandate, the environment ministry said current exposure levels provide no credible evidence to suggest that sulphur dioxide (SO₂), under prevailing ambient conditions, is a major public health concern.
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The expert appraisal committee (EAC) of the environment ministry, however, rejected projects of NTPC Ltd, Jindal Power and JSW Energy.
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Ramesh alleged that the track record of the Modi government on concerns related to environment protection does not inspire confidence that they will be discussed and resolved.
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Adaptation isn’t just climate insurance but also a smart investment. In India, projects that bolster resilience are delivering powerful profits, showing that climate-proofing can be as lucrative as it is necessary
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Renewable energy holds the key to meeting the country’s climate commitment. Capacity expansion of RE was aided significantly by waiver of interstate transmission charges, a policy measure that will end this month. There’s a powerful case to extend it to give the sector the stability it needs
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India requires $2.5 trillion for climate action by 2030. While global funding commitments fall short, mobilising private capital and regulatory reforms are crucial for bridging this gap in climate finance
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In the two years following the pandemic, FY22 and FY23, India’s corporates spent Rs 5,347 crore compared with Rs 2,841 crore spent in the two years prior to the pandemic—FY19 and FY20
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World Environment Day: Drones are being used to plant seed balls prepared using the indigenous community knowledge of native species, local conditions, optimal zones and time for seed dispersal.
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India is rapidly scaling solar manufacturing, reducing import dependence and boosting domestic capacity. To sustain momentum, upstream integration, policy clarity, and tech innovation are essential for global competitiveness and climate leadership
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India’s water crisis goes beyond scarcity, it’s a challenge of storage, delivery, and access to safe water. Holistic infrastructure, innovation, and awareness are essential for long-term water security and resilience
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The study is the first globally to look at how climate change can affect each stage of the blood supply chain, based on a review of international studies
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India faces significant plastic pollution, with greenwashing misleading consumers about sustainability. While government initiatives exist, false claims hinder progress. Technology, stricter audits, and consumer education are vital to achieving genuine waste management and sustainability goals
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President Trump signed an executive order ending water flow limits on appliances, criticising conservation rules as “ridiculous” and pushing to restore high-pressure showers for his “beautiful hair.”
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India requires over $10 trillion for its green transition by 2070, relying on foreign capital. The rupee’s recent devaluation complicates clean energy project financing, increasing costs and risks, necessitating government support and hedging solutions
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March 22 is World Water Day. It’s an occasion to take a close look at water, a resource that is relatively scarce in India, which is classified as “water stressed”. As the economy grows and per capita incomes rise, water availability will have to increase. The way out is dust off old plans such as interlinking of rivers and use technological solutions to reuse water. Implementing them well is a prerequisite to be a developed nation
