Manish Dabkara

As 2026 begins, climate ambition faces its hardest test as pledges give way to scrutiny, capital discipline and the demand for verifiable emissions reduction.

COP30: The real test of UN climate talks is whether bold climate promises come with budgets, frameworks, and institutions to deliver results.

World Environment Day 2025: Plastic pollution and climate change stem from unsustainable consumption, and tackling them together through integrated, synergistic policies offers a more efficient, impactful path toward environmental and climate resilience.

Union Budget 2025: With the recent surge in interest in carbon markets, stakeholders from various sectors are eagerly waiting for clarity on regulatory frameworks and standards for carbon offset and its utilisation in regulatory CCTS system.

Smaller economies or nations with low emissions may not have sufficient carbon trading activity to justify the establishment of a dedicated registry.

COP 29: If climate action goals are met, COP 29 could represent a turning point in global climate action. If not, it will be yet another missed opportunity in the fight against climate change.