Sustainability Karma Desk

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).

The year 2024 has become the warmest year on record for India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature rising 0.90 degrees Celsius above the long-term average.

Record-breaking global temperatures in 2024 caused heatwaves, drought, wildfire, storms and floods, killing thousands of people and forcing millions from their homes, according to a report by World Weather Attribution and Climate Central.

CDRI shot into limelight at COP29 at Baku in Azerbaijan with its active participation and announcement of $8 million funding to SIDS for climate resilience funding. In an interview with Sustainability Karma, Amit Prothi, Director General of CDRI throws light on CDRI’s role at COP29 and beyond.