Sustainability Karma Desk

Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted India's growth to become the third-largest economy by 2029, emphasizing PSEs' role in economic stability, sustainability, and energy transition, with notable progress in bioethanol blending and green hydrogen.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the "Chintan Shivir" in Odisha, focusing on strategies to achieve India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, addressing challenges like land acquisition and energy storage.

he Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the IEA, organized a workshop on critical mineral recycling, highlighting its importance for India's energy transition, supply chain security, and reducing dependence on imports.

The third day of COP29 saw significant developments and mounting concerns around the negotiations for the new financial target to replace the $100 billion annual climate finance commitment, which is set to expire in 2025.

Dr Imran Patel, a famous pediatric influencer, tells Sustainability Karma that the frequency and intensity of heat waves have been shown to directly correlate with spikes in heat-related illnesses, diseases, and even deaths.

In an interview with Sustainability Karma, world-famous pediatric influencer Dr Imran Patel talks about climate change’s impact on children's health and the spike in asthma cases, heat-related illnesses, and allergies linked to poor air quality and related issues like:

India's renewable energy capacity grew by 24.2 GW in 2024, reaching 203.18 GW, driven by strong gains in solar and wind power. Hydro and nuclear energy contributions also boosted the clean energy transition.

The November 2024 symposium at Vigyan Bhawan focused on India's green energy transition, launching the ASSET platform to support states in developing sustainable energy solutions and aligning with national goals for 2047 and 2070.

G77+China demands $1.3 trillion annually for climate finance, emphasising adaptation, mitigation, and loss & damage. 

Among advanced economies in the G20, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany have made notable efforts, particularly through international cooperation and the establishment of comprehensive climate governance frameworks.