Global climate leaders must step up at CoP-28 as time ticks away
Nov 29th, 2023; Source: Mint
SUMMARY Rich nations must fulfil their promises even as carbon markets are pressed into service and greater corporate accountability is demanded. Dedicated climate institutions and need-based disbursal of funds could help the cause too. As the world g ...ReadMore
THE WORLD NEEDS A GLOBAL UNITED NATIONS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
Nov 28th, 2023; Source: Forbes
I proposed the idea of Climate Bretton Woods a few months back. The reason is simple—Bretton Woods institutions created almost 80 years ago to rebuild economic systems are not able to act fast enough to effectively deal with climate change. But one of the three main institutions I proposed in t ...ReadMore
Climate Crises Put Pressure On COP28 Progress
Oct 20th, 2023; Source: Forbes
This fall has been formative for climate action. Libya’s coastal city of Derna witnessed massive floods, which researchers say is a one-in-300-year event exacerbated by climate change. Autoworkers launched strikes against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) over, among other ...ReadMore
OPINION: Why it is urgent for India to focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems - by Sumant Sinha
Sep 25th, 2023; Source: Energy World
India has only 7 years to achieve its 2030 RE installed capacity targets. The need of the hour is to expedite the deployment of BESS in India at the earliest. Over the past decade, India has witnessed an exponential growth in its renewable energy capacity making ...ReadMore
Climate Change Requires A New Bretton Woods Moment
Sep 20th, 2023; Source: Forbes
We are potentially living through the hottest year in history. The United States, Europe and China have all seen record-breaking temperatures during periods of intense heat, with this summer earning the distinction of the warmest globally by a large margin—0.6 ...ReadMore
New Delhi Declaration a major step towards rapid, equitable energy transition
Sep 14th, 2023; Source: Money Control
The New Delhi Declaration, if followed in letter and spirit, is undeniably the most effective way to proceed if we want to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels The G20 Delhi Summit under India's presidency will be judge ...ReadMore
G20 Meet Will Help Shape Future Climate Talks: Experts
May 19th, 2023; Source: Hindustan Times
G20 summit will play a crucial role for future climate discussions and help shore up action required from both developed and developing countries, experts said. The G20 summit will play a crucial role for future climate discussions and help shore up action required from both deve ...ReadMore
Apr 22nd, 2023; Source: Economic Times
Today, we mark the 53rd Earth Day. What began in the US as a series of teach-ins on college campuses on environmental issues, is now one of the world's largest environmental movements. It needs to be, because the battle we are fighting – the climate battle – is a difficult one. With l ...ReadMore
The CEO of India largest renewables company predicts major progress on climate in the next few years
Feb 17th, 2023; Source: Project Syndicate
The ongoing glut of negative economic and environmental headlines is hiding real reasons for optimism, at least on the energy transition front. The next few years are vital for keeping global warming at a manageable level. Happily, across industries and geographies, we expect the next few years w ...ReadMore
Smarter Climate Finance for the Developing World
Feb 13th, 2023; Source: Project Syndicate
Without a concerted effort by governments and international financial institutions to harmonize standards and strengthen incentives for investments in decarbonization across the developing world, mid-century net-zero targets will slip out of reach. Three issues, in particular, warrant greater ...ReadMore
