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India’s Ecological Restoration Efforts May Cut Impacts Of Climate Change

There is a necessity of integrating ecological restoration into broader sustainability frameworks which can be seen as India has pledged to reach land-degradation neutrality by 2030 In India, about 30 per cent of land area — equal to that of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan put together — has been degraded due to soil erosion, […]

From Waste to Worth: Transforming Plastic Waste Into Valuable Resources

Industry leaders highlight sustainable solutions and innovations in plastic management Deepa Nagraj, Global Head of Communications, Sparkle Innovation Ecosystem, ESG and CSR, Mphasis outlines the primary contributors to plastic waste, she says, “One of the things that we hear a lot of people talk about is we’re probably the last generation who can do something […]

Green Synergies: How Innovative Collaborations Are Solving Environmental Challenges

From investment in research and development (R&D) to the technological advancements with battery storage and pumped hydro, experts talked about the importance of renewable energy and the terms of adopting it in India and how it is moving in the right direction As the world deals with the rising impact of climate change, experts have […]

“Clean Air On Horizon: The Revolution in Sustainable Transportation”

Small behavioural changes with respect to our transportation habits can make a significant impact on the environment, say Experts Transformation in the transportation sector is the need of the hour given the amount of pollution that is increasing in the environment. Global warming and carbon emissions need to be reduced considerably in order to ensure […]

“Climate Financing: A Catalyst For Change In Global Environmental Crisis”

The purpose of green bonds is thematic. It is the transparency, accountability and integrity of the use of proceeds Climate bonds, one of the instruments which promote green investment are also surrounded by certain challenges. Various companies fail to achieve targets of decarbonisation which further impacts investors’ perception of the company’s commitment to energy transition. […]

Experts Call For Stricter Enforcement & Innovative Solutions To Combat Water Pollution

The biggest issue with water pollution in India is particularly on the industrial side when a lot of the unregulated industries, which are not the typical industrial zones often seed without all the right clearances Industry leaders gathered to discuss pressing issues surrounding water pollution in India, highlighting the need for stronger enforcement of existing […]

Sustainability Needs To Be Affordable; It’s No Longer An Option: Experts

Over the past few years, there has been a significant change. Businesses are prepared to invest more in going green Gone are the days when companies could ride the sustainability bandwagon just for the sake of making themselves stand out from their peers. Awareness of sustainability is no longer limited to a handful of consumers. […]

Holistic Approach To Environmental Sustainability

“India is laying the foundation for a greener, more prosperous future that benefits both present and future generations,” writes Jerome Gnanaprakasam Global Head – Engineering, Projects, EHS & Sustainability. As a Country, progress in advancing environmental initiatives reflects a holistic approach that integrates economic development with environmental sustainability and social equity. As one of the […]

Glo-cal Environmental Action Needs Local Indigenous Discourses

“The environment is viewed as an interdependent system where people, forests, and land are closely linked. Respecting the environment involves using its resources wisely to ensure sustainability and regeneration Glo-cal Environmental Action needs local Indigenous discourses,” writes Neeraja Kudrimoti, Associate Director at Transform Rural India. “Amus and Beej Pandum” are very important festivals of the […]

World Environment Day: Bridging Environmental Sustainability And Economic Growth

In 2024, with the theme being ‘land restoration, desertification and drought resilience’, Saudi Arabia as the host will focus on three key trends; restoring land, halting desertification and building drought resilience Environmental degradation as defined by the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction is “the reduction of the capacity of the environment to meet […]