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Turkey To Host COP31 As Australia Steers Climate Negotiations

Compromise emerging at COP30 gives Turkey summit presidency in Antalya while Australia leads talks with a Pacific-focused push   Turkey will host next year’s UN climate summit while Australia will lead the negotiations among governments under a compromise deal taking shape at COP30 in Brazil, Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday. The arrangement […]

Cairn Cuts 76,220 Tonne CO2 In FY25 Sustainability Push

Sustainability report shows 305,220 tonne emission reduction and 3.11 million GJ energy savings over five years, backed by large-scale plantation and methane pledge Cairn Oil & Gas, part of Vedanta Group, has reported a reduction of 76,220 tonne of carbon dioxide emissions from its operations in the financial year 2025, equivalent to planting 8,219 trees […]

India Slips 13 Places In Global Climate Performance Index

Climate Change Performance Index 2026 places India 23rd as continued coal dependence, lack of an exit timeline and new coal auctions weigh on its climate scores despite strong renewable targets India has fallen 13 places to rank 23rd in a global index that tracks countries’ climate change performance, with its continued reliance on coal and […]

India Rallies Solar Alliance To Power Vulnerable Island Nations At COP30

At an ISA SIDS leadership session in Belém, Bhupender Yadav showcases India’s rooftop, farm and rural solar models as templates for vulnerable islands seeking cleaner, resilient power systems India has called for united global action to bolster energy security for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), presenting solar power as a pillar of resilience and social […]

Wabag Wins ADB Funded Water Treatment Order In Nepal

Indian water technology firm to design, build and operate a 255 MLD plant near Kathmandu under a repeat contract from Melamchi Water Supply Development Board VA Tech Wabag, an Indian multinational focused on water technology, has secured a repeat design-build-operate order from Melamchi Water Supply Development Board in Nepal for a 255 million litre per […]

The Missing Piece In Global Climate Policy: Frontline Leadership

Byline:  Manav Subodh (Founder, 1M 1B and Curator, 1 Point 5 Matters) In the weeks leading up to COP30, thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets across Belém, Manaus and several Amazonian municipalities. These demonstrations aren’t symbolic; they reflect a growing frustration from Indigenous and frontline communities who believe that global climate negotiations continue […]

India’s Solar Capacity Jumps 53.7% To 26.6 GW In First Nine Months 2025

Utility-scale additions lead record 9M 2025 solar capacity growth, supported by rooftop and distributed systems as India advances its renewable targets Solar installations in India rose 53.7 per cent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025 to reach 26.6 GW of new capacity, according to sectoral estimates. The increase reflects a strong pipeline of […]

Arvind, Peak Sustainability To Build Cotton Stalk Torrefaction Plant In Gujarat

Project aims to replace coal with torrefied biomass in Arvind’s boilers and offer scalable waste-to-energy model for industry Arvind has partnered with Mumbai-based climate investment firm Peak Sustainability Ventures to develop a large-scale cotton stalk torrefaction plant in Gujarat with a capacity of more than 40,000 tonnes a year, as part of its plan to […]

Mumbai Records Coldest November Morning In A Decade At 16.2°C

Early-season chill linked to northerly winds, but IMD says minimum temperatures likely to rise above 20°C in coming days Mumbai logged its coldest November morning in at least ten years on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature at the Santacruz observatory dipping to 16.2 degrees Celsius, around five degrees below normal for the season. While the […]

Cyber Threats, Economic Headwinds Top Risk Agenda For India Inc

Interconnected risks from technology, trade, climate and workforce are reshaping corporate resilience strategies, says Global Risk Management Survey Cyber-attacks, economic slowdown and business interruption have emerged as the three biggest risks confronting Indian companies, according to Aon’s latest Global Risk Management Survey, which highlights how fast-shifting, interconnected threats are testing corporate resilience. Presenting the India […]