International cooperation key to solving India’s water crisis
International collaborations are ushering in new opportunities and hopes in solving India’s water problem.
India walks the talk on climate change
In world pulled asunder by uncertainty and chaos, India has emerged as an unexpected leader paving the path towards great sustainability and resilience even as it battles against the pandemic.
India will be a key partner in UK’s climate summit
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) planned for Glasgow may have been postponed due to the Covid-19 lockdown but India’s role in the summit remains crucial.
Amphan complicates India’s Coronavirus crisis
The disaster wreaked by the super cyclone Amphan in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic is a stark reminder of the far reaching impact of climate change.
Indian farmers drawn to sustainable cooling techniques
A collaboration between the University of Birmingham and Indian institutions is delivering results on the ground to find energy efficient solutions to tackle food waste. Highlights: UK experts are working with Indian farmers to find sustainable solutions to tackle food loss and wastage. The project is in partnership with the British High Commission in India, the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) and is led by experts from the Centre for Sustainable Cooling. The Indian state government plans to set [...]
Why sustainability makes good business sense
Sustainability offers businesses a much-needed competitive edge to survive a global market with little negative impact to the environment. The threat of climate change – bushfires, recurring violent storms and rising water levels – have brought the need for sustainability, particularly in business to the forefront. Sustainability is the ability to thrive and exist. And that applies to businesses just as much as it applies to individuals. Logically, addressing global challenges, such as climate change, that threaten the very existence [...]
The time for action is now
Looking forward to the COP26 in Glasgow towards the end of the year, the Lord Mayor of the City of London shares how the UK can be a natural partner for India in the green finance sector. Highlights: The Indian government’s sustainable agenda offers immense opportunities for investments in renewable energy and urban sustainability sectors. The City of London, being at the frontline of green finance and efforts to accurately price climate-related risks and opportunities can be a natural partner [...]
Solar power: One bright spot on India’s economic horizon
Over the last five years, India has emerged as one of the key leaders of the global solar power market. With an installed capacity of 32 GW and a pipeline of about 50 GW in the works, the country is on course to meet the target of achieving a capacity of 100 GW by 2022 set by Prime Minister Modi despite some huge challenges. Highlights: India has emerged as one of the global leaders in solar energy. India’s success in [...]