Why a waste-to-energy plant is not the answer to Chennai’s garbage problems
Chennai generates about 6,000 metric tonnes of garbage every day. As the city’s population continues to grow, waste generation is expected to increase even more.
Climate accountability: Disclose more, put checks before financing mega projects
In a globalised context, insufficient disclosure of climate risks may diminish a bank’s attractiveness to international investors.
India’s Renewable Electricity pledges: Faltering and slow progress
In its NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) submission in October 2015for the UNFCCC Paris Agreement (December 2015) on climate change, the Indian government had pledged that 40% of its
Submission to RBI on Draft Disclosure Framework on Climate-Related Financial Risks, 2024
The ‘Draft Disclosure Framework on Climate-Related Financial Risks’ released by RBI in February
Nexus of energy and food is where the climate battle is currently, says Vandana Shiva
Speaking at the inaugural session of the 5th Energy Finance Conference in Chennai, she says agricultural systems that use more external energy will not be able to deal with the changing patterns of food...
ADB made significant investments in infrastructures focused on Climate Resilience and Connectivity
In December 2023, the Asian Development Bank made significant investments in infrastructures focused on Climate Resilience and Connectivity.
Bankers now favour clean energy over fossil fuel
Trends show the drift towards renewables has found new acceleration. India is at a crucial juncture on the climate change pathway when it has to step up its renewable energy capacity while gradually weaning...
Bye bye reform and human rights, welcome private sector. Unfortunately we will be back!
In another week, on June 2, Ajay Banga will take over as the 14th president of the World Bank Group, the all-men’s club, except for Kristalina Georgieva, who had become World Bank’s acting president...
CO2 cuts in doubt as China, India bend coal targets
Climate change action demands stricter emissions control of Asia Pacific’s coal burners, say analysts.
India Pitches for Climate Finance Internationally, But Prioritises ‘Development’ at Home
The year 2022 saw renewed urgency and consistency in India’s pitch to demand ‘climate finance’.
National Financial Institutions lent 7.12 lakh crores to TPPs between 2005-2022: Study
The report finds 65% accrues to NBFCs, 31% came from public sector banks, and 4% from private banks
“India can Achieve Net-Zero By 2047”: Experts
Sectoral experts, academics and climate activists deliberate on multiple issues related to Energy and Finance at the 4th annual Energy Finance Conference India, 2022 organised at IIT-Madras, Centre for Financial Accountability, Indo-German Center for...
Coal vs renewables investment report, India 2022
In early August, the Union Cabinet approved India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) that have hence been formally communicated to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). These include goals like reducing the emission intensity...
“India can achieve Net Zero by 2047”: Experts
Sectoral experts, academics and climate activists deliberate on multiple issues related to Energy and Finance at the 4th annual Energy Finance Conference India, 2022 organised at IIT-Madras, Centre for Financial Accountability, Indo-German Center for...
A very brief report of major points of outcomes and disappointments of COP-27
Soumya Dutta traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, to participate in the 27th Conference of Parties (COP-27) of the UNFCCC. Along with participating in a host of meetings & public protests and speaking with...
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