Sustainability Karma Desk

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.

India has signed an agreement with the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) to host its secretariat to accelerate biofuel adoption globally, addressing challenges in biofuel production and promoting sustainable energy practices.

Dr Jitendra Singh says energy independence is vital for self-reliance, geopolitics and growth, with nuclear power key to India’s clean energy leadership

India is set to take a leading role in the global dialogue on land governance and climate action by presenting its flagship SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra platform at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, being held from May 5–8 in Washington.

India increased its adaptation expenditures from 3.7% to 5.6% of GDP between 2016 and 2022, however strong adaptation strategy is needed to safeguard vulnerable communities and ecosystems, as per survey.

These varieties represent a breakthrough in precision agriculture, using genome-editing techniques that introduce no foreign DNA and comply with approved biosafety regulations, distinguishing them from traditional GMOs.