Sustainability Karma Desk

India’s clean energy subsidies surged in FY 2024, narrowing the fossil fuel support gap to its lowest level in five years

In 2024, two- and three-wheelers accounted for over 93% of India's on-road EVs, with electric four-wheelers at 6% and electric buses and trucks under 1%, notes the report titled, 'India Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market Overview'.

At COP29 in Baku, India emphasises climate finance accountability, fair transition, green credit, and resilience for vulnerable communities.

Government outlines nationwide early warning systems, climate science capacity and disaster preparedness to address rising climate change risks across India today nationally

India remains in the top 10 of the Climate Change Performance Index due to low per-capita emissions and rapid renewable energy deployment.

The 2025 Human Development Report (HDR), titled 'A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI', emphasises the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, particularly in emerging economies like India.

At the 16th CoP in Colombia, India emphasised commitment to biodiversity conservation, highlighting initiatives like the "Plant4Mother" campaign and the International Big Cat Alliance

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).

India has reviewed its electric vehicle policies, reinforcing major incentive schemes to boost manufacturing, battery innovation, e-bus deployment, and nationwide EV infrastructure expansion

India, traditionally known for its rich culinary diversity and plant-based food culture, has been gaining traction as a key market for sustainable eating.