Sustainability Karma Desk

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.

At CoP29, India, speaking for Like-Minded Developing Countries, emphasised the urgent need for enhanced climate action and finance. India called for developed nations to commit $ 1.3 trillion annually by 2030.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's climate leadership, noting it met its 2030 renewable energy target of 200 GW in 2022—eight years early—while accounting for only 3% of global emissions.

Seven India–Sweden industrial innovation projects will advance decarbonisation in steel and cement, supporting India’s net-zero goals with hydrogen, AI, electrification and carbon-capture solutions

India and ADB signed a $200 million loan to enhance climate-resilient water, sanitation, and urban infrastructure in Uttarakhand, promoting sustainability, improved urban mobility, and inclusive services for resilient city development.

Supported by the Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and the Government of Odisha, this International Summit is poised to create new partnership opportunities and devise a roadmap for the Battery Manufacturing and Supply Chain industry.