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Indias rapid population growth and its potential to undermine the countrys sustainability

Narayana Murthy Flags Population Growth As Threat To Sustainability

BY Outlook Planet Desk

BPCL currently controls approximately 25 percent of Indias fuel retailing network and 14 percent of the countrys oil refining capacity.

BPCL To Invest Rs 1.7 Lakh Crore In Green Energy And Core Expansion

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The Green Shipping Policy, announced in May 2023, encompasses five major initiatives focussing on green shipping and the digitisation of Indian ports.

Green Tug Transition Programme Launched To Transform Port Operations

BY Outlook Planet Desk

SEBIs consultation paper also suggests the introduction of Sustainable Securitised Debt Instruments, allowing issuers to leverage credit facilities within international or domestic sustainable finance frameworks.

SEBI Expands Sustainable Finance Framework With New ESG Debt Instruments

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The project’s primary objectives include developing standard protocols for micro/nano-plastic analysis, conducting intra- and inter-laboratory comparisons, and generating critical data on microplastic exposure levels among Indian consumers.

FSSAI Initiates Steps To Tackle Microplastic Contamination In Food Products

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The plan addresses the urgent need to control pollution in hotspot areas and manage firecracker usage, which significantly impacts air quality during festivals

Delhi Aims To Reduce Pollution Through 14-Point Action Plan

BY Press Trust of India

Lithium-ion-based battery companies received the most VC funding in H1 2024. Other top-funded categories included Battery Recycling, Metal-Hydrogen Batteries, Materials and Components providers, and Sodium-based battery companies

Global Rush For Energy Storage, Investments Double In First Half Of 2024

BY Press Trust of India

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1200 MW Solar Project To Power Maharashtra Farmers For Free

BY Press Trust of India

The recognition comes under the Airport Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, with IGIA receiving the prestigious Level 5 certification.

IGIA Dials In Net Zero Before Time

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Hybrid vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which use energy stored in batteries.

Mahindra Backs Electric Mobility, Opposes Hybrid Incentives

BY Press Trust of India

NZEBs, also known as zero-energy buildings, are structures that produce as much energy as they consume, resulting in a net-zero carbon footprint.

Overcoming Building Sector Emissions With AI-Powered Solutions

BY Darshana Naranje

The extended scheme aims to provide farmers with a remunerative income for their agricultural residues, tackle environmental pollution, generate local employment opportunities, and contribute to Indias energy security and self-reliance.

India Extends Biomass Scheme To 2028-29 To Boost Biofuel Production

BY Outlook Planet Desk

One of the biggest challenges in achieving sustainability in the food industry lies in managing Scope 3 emissions, which stem from upstream and downstream supply and value chains.

Countries With Weak Regulations Hinder Decarbonisation Of Global Food Supply Chain

BY Outlook Planet Desk

The Vestian research report highlights that among 1,362 Grade A buildings, 59 percent hold green certifications, underscoring the country’s growing focus on sustainable construction.

Green Certifications Drive India’s Office Market

BY Outlook Planet Desk

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Risda cement plant

Leading The Charge Towards A Greener Tomorrow With Innovation And Integrity

BY Outlook Planet Desk

CEEW’s study highlights that, as India aims for net-zero emissions, the cumulative waste from solar energy infrastructure—both existing and new installations between FY24 and FY30—could reach up to 600 kilotonnes by 2030.

India’s Solar Boom Faces Rising Waste Challenge, Warns CEEW

BY Outlook Planet Desk

As part of the Model Solar Village scheme, the government seeks to solarise one village per district, aiming to empower village communities by enabling them to meet their energy needs independently.

MNRE Unveils Competitive Template For Selecting Model Solar Villages

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Currently, India’s power generation capacity stands at 446 GW, with approximately 195 GW sourced from non-fossil energy.

India Achieves Climate Targets Ahead Of Schedule

BY Outlook Planet Desk

ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy solutions, plans to invest EUR 22-25 billion between 2023 and 2025 to expand its renewable energy portfolio.

AIIB Commits Rs 7.3 Billion To Boost India's Renewable Energy Plans

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Though sustainability is playing an increasingly important part in investment decisions, Indian investors struggle with limited access to reliable data.

Lack Of Reliable Sustainability Data Is Affecting Investor Confidence: Deloitte

BY Naina Gautam

The National Indicator Framework, updated to reflect the latest SDGs-NIF, aims to provide a comprehensive review of the progress made towards the SDGs.

Govt To Review SDG Indicators In Major National Assessment

BY Outlook Planet Desk

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A major challenge is the financing of agriculture. Small and marginal farmers often face barriers to formal credit, relying instead on informal lenders with high interest rates, which traps them in a cycle of debt.

Farming Finance Boost For Climate Resilience

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Bengaluru, the nation’s technology hub, has emerged as the leader in green-certified office leasing, accounting for 16.5 msf of the total space since January 2023.

Green-Certified Buildings Dominate Office Leasing In India, Spurred by Sustainability Norms

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Environmental groups have long criticised the corporate presence at COP for potential greenwashing and undue influence, particularly as oil-dependent Azerbaijan prepares to host.

COP29: Businesses Shun Azerbaijan Climate Summit Amid Trump Uncertainty

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Indias renewable energy capacity is heavily concentrated in southern and western states, raising concerns about sustainability and equity.

iFOREST Holds Conference On Balanced Renewable Energy Growth

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Over 2,000 participants from government, market, and civil society will gather to discuss building resilient livelihoods.

Nudge Institute To Host Fifth Livelihoods Summit, Charcha ‘24

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Among the key approvals is a Rs 21,340 crore investment by lithium-ion battery supplier Semcorpin Thoothukudi, which is expected to generate 1,114 jobs.

TN Cabinet Okays Rs 44,125 Crore Investment, To Create Over 24,700 Jobs

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Recognising the pivotal role MSMEs play in promoting inclusive growth

India, US Ink Landmark MoU To Boost MSME Sector

BY Outlook Planet Desk

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At the national level, 82 percent of respondents believe that global warming is happening.

Survey: 78 Percent Of Indians Feel The Heat Urging Prompt Policy Action

BY Outlook Planet Desk

India has pledged to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution targets by 2030.

India's Carbon Market Roadmap Unveiled By CSE

BY Outlook Planet Desk

Climate mitigation efforts have largely failed to stem the tide of grievous illnesses, ranging from heat exhaustion to heatstroke that are leaving a trail of disease and death across many regions.

Global Heat Stress Costs Billions And Claims Thousands Of Lives Annually, ILO Report

BY Naina Gautam

The Next Generation India Fellowship aims to position youth as leaders in addressing global challenges.

Envisioning India@100

BY Saurabh Kumar

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