Sustainability Karma Desk

Although carbon markets have so far played a modest role in advancing sustainable development in the world’s least developed economies, a new UNCTAD report suggests that stronger domestic laws, regulations, and monitoring could yield significant benefits.

Battery swapping, especially for two- and three-wheelers, is gaining traction as automakers invest in this technology to enhance EV accessibility and affordability

Drones are increasingly becoming integral to sustainable development, offering valuable insights and targeted support to drive impactful actions.

‘Unacceptable’ lack of guardrails leaves climate talks vulnerable to undue corporate influence and fossil fuel industry capture.

Suvarna Raj from India, a para-athlete and disability rights advocate were awarded for influencing policies like the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act and raising awareness of accessible elections

UN Tourism has taken another significant step forward in streamlining the sector in the wider United Nations agenda with a new dataset on tourism employment and strengthened evidence to support achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

SEBI's new proposals expand ESG rating providers' capabilities, allowing ratings for unlisted securities, simplifying compliance, and enhancing transparency, while addressing industry concerns about information sharing and conflicts of interest.

Adaptation responses need to be accelerated to address growing climate risks, along with an imperative to greatly upscale adaptation-focused climate finance

Bolstered by record profits, the world’s 114 largest oil and gas companies (covering 80% of all production projected by 2040) have increased their projected fossil fuel production levels since last year.

Lancet Report suggests a global health-centred transformation of financial systems – shifting resources from the fossil fuel-based economy towards a zero-emissions future – that will deliver rapid health and economic benefits through improved energy access and security.