Global Climate Action Day: The Chasm Between Promise and Practice
India’s climate action is driven by aggressive RE targets and emission reductions, but exhibits critical gaps in policy, financing and technology deployment.
3000 Cases: Courts Enforcing Global Climate Pledges
Over 3,000 climate litigations worldwide are actively reshaping climate policy; courts are addressing diverse issues, and defining state obligations
Brazil’s COP30 Forest Fund: A Green Loan or a Global South Handout?
A Brazilian-led proposal for a $125 billion forest conservation fund at COP30 is being criticized for potentially benefiting investors more than tropical nations
Green Energy Transition Needs Global Funds: WRI India CEO
India’s green energy shift is 83% domestically funded; unlocking international finance is crucial
500 Global Launches Program to Scale Sustainable Startups in Global South
The initiative, backed by the Shell Foundation and the UK Government, aims to scale startups that provide both market returns and measurable impact
India to Resist Shift in Focus from Climate Finance to Mitigation
India expressed dissatisfaction with the CoP29 summit and pledged to resist any shift in focus from climate finance to mitigation
India Pushes for Equitable Climate Action
Though India met its 2015 emission reduction targets, it still faces significant challenges in balancing economic growth with climate action.
Global South Must Accelerate Climate Action Mitigation: CEEW
The Global South index indicates that advanced economies have made significant efforts in climate mitigation through international cooperation and climate governance frameworks.
India Working on International Cooperation to Empower Global South
India is prioritizing international cooperation and is assessing its financial requirements at COP29 to set quantifiable goals.
Union Bank of India First Major Bank to Sign PCAF
The Union Bank of India has demonstrated its commitment to monitoring and controlling its financed emissions.
Indian Sustainable Agriculture Projects on Global Centre Stage
The Gulbenkian committee recognized the contributions of APCNF and Dr Rattan Lal in promoting sustainable agriculture in India
