Sustainability Karma Desk

A new white paper exposes the deep systemic inequities that continue to deny equitable access to health insurance, both public and private, to approximately 16 crore Indians with disabilities.

India receives a medium rating in GHG Emissions, Climate Policy, and Energy Use, and a low in Renewable Energy, according to the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI).

While the company’s sustainability strategy emphasises sustainable agriculture, education, and water conservation, the latter remains a top priority as a systemic risk, says Amit Bhasin, Chief Legal Officer and Group General Counsel at Marico Limited, in an interview with Sustainability Karma.

Understanding climate, pollution, and sustainability is best developed through STEM education, where such concepts are deeply embedded: Gauri Puranik, Head of English Programmes for India at the British Council, in an interview with Sustainability Karma.

The Green Climate Fund approved a USD 20 million investment in Kshema General Insurance to expand climate-resilient insurance for India’s small farmers and strengthen its rural risk-management technology platform.

HortiRoad2India launched an Indo-Dutch roadmap to transform Indian agriculture through sustainable, tech-enabled horticulture, addressing food safety, farmer income, and supply chain transparency while promoting collaborative innovation and resilient food systems.

Mandira Bedi honoured childcare changemakers at Mobile Creches’ Annual Awards, advocating quality childcare as a right and urging national investment in nurturing care for India’s youngest citizens ahead of International Day of Care.

Varaha has issued Asia’s first registry-verified enhanced rock weathering carbon credits under Puro.earth, based on its project in Madhya Pradesh applying basalt rock powder on smallholder farms to remove atmospheric CO₂ and improve soil conditions.

India needs sustained economic growth of 6–7% or more for decades to become a developed country by 2047, which will naturally increase emissions. In an interview with Sustainability Karma, Pratyush Thakur, Investment Director and Country Head (India) at Blueleaf Energy, says the focus should be...

When wind turbines are built, their large blades can cast long moving shadows that cause a flickering light effect, potentially irritating nearby residents. To prevent this, developers prioritise placing turbines far from homes, says Pratyush Thakur, Investment Director and Country Head (India),...