Sustainability Karma Desk

The Copernicus Climate Change Service has confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record globally, and the first calendar year that the average global temperature exceeded 1.5°C above its pre-industrial level.

A monumental feat: delivering 114,985 meals in just 8 hours using a fleet of electric vehicles was carved by Lectrix, the e-mobility arm of the SAR Group. This groundbreaking initiative, titled “1 Lakh Meals on Lectrix Wheels,” was not just about numbers—it was a testament to the power of...

The centre will serve as a transformative platform, empowering youth and young professionals.

The Green Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, part of the Gyan Mahakumbh - 2081, promotes environmental protection, water conservation, and cleanliness through discussions, awareness campaigns, and community involvement during the Kumbh Mela.

GEAPP strengthened its partnership with International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA's Multi-Donor Trust Fund, which aims to mobilise $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects.

the fund has a keen focus on sustainability including growing importance of green logistics, encompassing the entire EV ecosystem, and promoting a circular economy through efficient waste management practices, including plastic waste, e-waste, and battery waste recycling.

A global leader in solar minigrids doubled its fleet, electrifying 200 new communities across rural Africa and Asia, serving 1.5 million people, and reducing CO2 emissions by 15,000 tonnes annually.

Union Minister Lalan Singh inaugurated 50 fisheries projects worth Rs. 50 crores in Assam under PMMSY. He also launched India's first Organic Fisheries Cluster in Sikkim, promoting sustainable aquaculture and organic practices.

The CAQM Sub-Committee revoked Stage-III of the revised GRAP in NCR due to improving air quality. However, Stage-II and Stage-I measures remain in place, with ongoing monitoring and strict enforcement.

India's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020 decreased by 7.93% compared to 2019, while the nation's GDP emission intensity fell by 36% between 2005 and 2020, according to the latest data submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).