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India’s Water Crisis Is Worsening: Are We Doing Enough

According to Niti Aayog’s 2018 projections, roughly 600 million Indians will face high or extreme water stress by 2030 Byline: Ramnath Vaidyanathan, Head – Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Industries Group Imagine waking up in the morning, still groggy, and heading to the bathroom. Without a second thought, you turn the tap at the wash basin, expecting […]

Storing Solar Energy For A Clean-powered Future

Solar PV and wind are forecast to account for 95 per cent of all renewable capacity additions through 2030   Byline: Shekhar Singal, Managing Director, Eastman Auto & Power Have you heard of a phenomenon described as ‘when the sun doesn’t shine, and the wind doesn’t blow’? This refers to a situation when the sun […]

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Global Coffee Prices Soar To Multi Year High In 2024: FAO

Inclement weather in key coffee-producing countries and rising shipping costs push coffee prices up by nearly 39 per cent, with further increases possible in 2025   World coffee prices surged to a multi-year high in 2024, rising by 38.8 per cent compared to the previous year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The […]

Plastic Pollution In The Ganga At Haridwar: An Emerging Issue

A recent Teri and UKPCB study found that microplastic content is increasing, with water now classified as safe only for bathing purposes The Ganga River, which is one of the sacred rivers of India, has been a religious source of spirituality and nourishment for millions. The river has now been experiencing a major environmental issue […]

NSRCEL & Pernod Ricard India Foundation To Support Sustainability Startups

The Circular Economy Incubation Program’s second cohort fosters innovation and sustainable solutions to critical environmental challenges with grant support and capacity building for 10 startups The Nadathur S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) at IIM Bangalore, in collaboration with the Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF), has completed the second cohort of its Circular Economy […]

Study Highlights Key Methodological Challenges In Life Cycle Assessment Of Renewable Carbon

The Renewable Carbon Initiative’s comprehensive report reveals both consensus and divergence in Life Cycle Assessment frameworks, offering crucial insights for industry stakeholders and policymakers in the transition to a circular carbon economy   The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) has released a pivotal study that sheds light on the methodological provisions of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) […]

Jindal Stainless Releases First TNFD Aligned Report On Nature Related Risks

The company outlines its approach to managing biodiversity and environmental impacts, following the TNFD framework and international sustainability standards Jindal Stainless (JSL) has published its first Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report, detailing its approach to managing nature-related risks and opportunities. The report is aligned with emerging global sustainability standards, including the TNFD […]

Top Women Leaders Behind India’s Sustainability Shift

BW Sustainability World Most Influential Women looks at leaders who are driving sustainability, spearheading change and shaping a greener, more inclusive future In a world grappling with environmental challenges, the voices of women leaders in sustainability are not just echoing but leading the charge for a greener, more inclusive future. As corporate India’s role becomes […]

Women Farmers Empowered To Combat Zoonotic Diseases On Eve Of IWD

A virtual program by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying educates over 1 lakh women livestock farmers on health, hygiene, and sustainable practices On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying organised a virtual program to raise awareness […]

Himanshu Pathak

Himanshu Pathak Assumes Charge As Director General Of ICRISAT

A distinguished agricultural scientist, Pathak brings decades of expertise to ICRISAT, strengthening its commitment to food security and sustainable agriculture in semi-arid regions Renowned agricultural scientist Dr. Himanshu Pathak today assumed office as the Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in Hyderabad, marking a significant step forward […]