CLIMATE CHANGE INDIA

India Inc. is embracing ESG principles following government initiatives for long-term sustainability. Advocate Jatinder Cheema highlights the need for companies to adapt to new reporting norms. The Indian government's focus on ESG aligns with global...

Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Karol remarked that the construction of dams on the Sutlej River has drastically altered it, transforming the trans-Himalayan river into a mere rivulet and disrupting the entire ecosystem. He made these comments on...

There are over 100 million middle income households which are going to be added to the Indian economy in this decade. This is going to be an opportunity for growth in consumption, which will help increase volumes in various sectors such as FMG, reta...

The late monsoon arrival and heat waves have led to a projected 5% year-on-year inflation in June, driven by rising food and fuel prices. Central banks worldwide are incorporating climate risks into their models, as supply shocks from climate change...

Climatic factors are now increasingly playing an important role in influencing food and fuel inflation which tends to affect the overall inflation levels which is emerging as a big area of concern for monetary policy. ET explains how could climate c...

Signs of a turning point in humanity’s fossil fuel addiction are everywhere, from evidence that China’s emissions are peaking this year, to the ongoing failure of crude oil output to climb above levels it hit in 2018.

The Amsterdam-based group, called remove, has raised more than 220 million euros ($238 million) to support carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects throughout Europe, and will now accept applications from Indian start-ups. Successful applicants will ga...

About 450 cubic kilometres of groundwater was lost in northern India during 2002-2021 and climate change will further accelerate its depletion in the years to come, according to a new study. This is about 37 times the quantity of water the Indira Sa...

Devendra Pant, Chief Economist at India Ratings, highlights the long-term impact of water scarcity in India on agriculture, manufacturing, and hydroelectricity production. He emphasizes the need for immediate action by policymakers and citizens to a...

Brihanmumbai's ₹10,224 crore FY25 climate budget signifies Indian municipal bodies' shift to sustainability. With Solapur, Vadodara, Bhopal, Indore, and Pimpri-Chinchwad leading green initiatives, CEO Masood Mallick highlights Swachh Bharat Mission,...

RBI’s financial stability report warns of climate change risks despite declining loan defaults. Concerns exist over exposure to energy and construction sectors. A 2023 framework mandates climate strategies by March 2028. Regulatory delays persist, w...

Budget: The 2024 budget presents a chance to sow the seeds of a transformed agricultural sector - resilient, sustainable, empowered. By embracing innovation, investing in the future and placing the farmer at the heart of the equation, India can cult...

The UK election landscape is marked by economic uncertainties post-Brexit, minimal policy distinctions between parties, and environmental concerns driving voter engagement. Influential figures like Farage, Johnson, and Sunak shape political narrativ...

Take Maharashtra, 80% of which is rainfed. In areas such as Vidarbha and Marathwada, the onset of monsoon is now late. After a small pickup in July, there is a break in rainfall in August, lasting up to three-four weeks during the fruit formation ph...

India generates at least 62 million tons of waste annually, according to central government records, and some of its landfills are literal mountains of garbage, like the Ghaziabad landfill outside New Delhi. And while a 2016 law made it mandatory to...

India's climate change strategy includes the EV30@30 initiative, aiming for 30% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030. This transition enhances air quality, reduces oil dependence, and fosters economic growth. While challenges like limited com...

Citing the case of Citing the case of M K Ranjitsinh and Others vs. Union of India, the report by the London School of Economics' Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment said that climate cases in the Global South are incre...

Satveer Singh's family relies on a sack of wheat flour to stave off hunger. They barely manage, aided by government rations, despite irregular supply. Extreme weather has slashed India's wheat production, forcing the government to cut rations and ha...

Climate change impacts - including harsher heat, drought and floods - pose a major emerging threat to food security in India and elsewhere, accelerating diverse efforts to introduce crops that are better able to withstand shifting conditions.