Climate Action & Sustainability

The reported refusal of India to go ahead with their earlier decision to host the UN Climate Conference in 2028 (COP33) came as a shock to many. While it may seem puzzling for a nation which has played a very active role in formulating global climate policies and has advocated for more representation of the Global South, the move has a strategic rationale.

Circular economy is not just necessary for saving the planet; it is also a necessary economic strategy for a resilient and self-reliant India.

Just a few years ago, solar panels were a rare sight in most parts of India. Today, they shine proudly on rooftops from Gujarat to Tamil Nadu, turning small towns and villages into power producers. India is quietly living through a clean energy revolution...

When we think of climate change in India, the image that comes to mind is usually of big cities Delhi's air pollution, Chennai's water crisis, or Bengaluru's waste problem. But far away from the headlines, smaller towns and hill cities are quietly bearing the brunt...