India a primary source of GHG Emissions in Agrifood System
India’s farm-gate emissions are the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions in the agrifood system according to a WB report
India Auctioned Rs 20,000 Crore Green Bonds in FY24
Growing interest in environmentally responsible investments and India’s potential as a green finance market is driving green bonds demand
SIDBI Secures $120 M Green Climate Fund Project
The green climate fund will contribute to the adaptation, mitigation, and strengthening of resilience in economically vulnerable sectors
How can India explore the potential of e-Mobility in Energy Transition?
A recent event highlighted the Indian carbon market’s potential for decarbonization and the role of e-mobility in energy transition
Agriculture in carbon credit fold
India’s agriculture sector has over 40 carbon credit projects, with pilot programs paying $10-30 per acre per year, according to various studies
Richest 1 percent Plundering the Planet
The richest 1 percent of the global population produced twice as much carbon pollution as the five billion people
UN Supervisory Body Agrees to Adopt Carbon Removal, Crediting Methodology to Accelerate Paris Agreement
The Article 6.4 Supervisory Body has agreed on recommendations on CO2 removals and standards to develop carbon crediting methodologies
Developed countries off track to meet 2030 carbon emission targets
Developed countries, including the US, EU, and Russia, are not on track to meet their 2030 carbon emission reduction targets
Microsoft signs 315,000 MT DAC deal with Heirloom
Microsoft and Heirloom have signed the DAC deal to advance net-zero commitments under the First Movers Coalition
An open source repository to manage carbon credits
The software, called the National Carbon Registry, has been accredited as a digital public good (DPG). As a DPG, the registry uses open source code which allows countries to customize information as per their needs.
Maharashtra sets up panel to accelerate climate action
The Maharashtra government has set up a panel to monitor implementation of the Maharashtra State Action Plan for Climate Change (MSAPCC).
GCF, CPF partner for sustainable forests
As the world works to reverse/restrict the harmful impact of deforestation, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) has signed a new collaboration partnership. The Green Climate Fund (GCF), one of the world’s largest providers of forest finance, has joined the CPF in a bid to end deforestation and ensure the sustainable management of forests and
