Sustainability Karma Desk

As India celebrates Republic Day, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the nation’s commitment to sustainability and the urgent need for collective action.

The Smith School of Oxford and CEEW are launching an online course, ‘Reaching Net Zero’, in 2025 to help Indian leaders navigate the country's path to a sustainable, low-carbon economy by 2070.

Targeted training programs, real-time market insights, and essential resources, allowing farmers to make informed decisions that improve crop yields and ensure long-term sustainability.

TREESCAPES 2026 will bring South Asia’s first agroforestry congress to New Delhi, focusing on climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods and tree-based farming systems.

Clothing, toys, and essential supplies donated to Ashram Shala students as part of Tribeca’s new CSR programme focused on education and tribal welfare

Manufacturer highlights agro-based paper, digitalised operations, and new product expansions, strengthening its leadership in sustainable paper solutions

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.

While India could benefit in sectors like electric vehicles, solar, and wind energy, China is expected to have advantages in battery production as well.

Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) large-scale circular biofuel ecosystem is converting paddy straw into clean energy, easing winter pollution across Punjab and Delhi-NCR

There is a need to recognise all ecosystem players—from research institutions to grassroots innovators—to craft robust policies to support resource-poor farmers and address climate change, says Ashwini Kulkarni, Director & Founder Trustee of Pragati Abhiyan.