Sustainability Karma Desk

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.

With its comprehensive ESG strategy, Shree Cement has emerged as a leader in the Indian Construction Materials sector, setting a high standard for sustainable and responsible operations.

The COP29 presidency, with the IEA, outlined five key opportunities: scaling energy storage, improving energy efficiency, reducing methane emissions, boosting clean energy investment, and aligning NDCs with Global Stocktake outcomes.

COP29 day 1 focused on climate finance, with key issues including Article 6, China’s role, unilateral trade measures, and the Global Stocktake. Leaders emphasized urgent action and multilateral cooperation for climate solutions.