climate change
Green travel is no longer the preserve of a few—the concept now is central to the hotel’s identity: Pardeep Siwach of Mayfair Spring Valley Resort
Greenwashing-superficial or insincere green claims-are easily discernable by environmentally aware travellers.
Budget 2025: Import duty exemptions on critical minerals, EV & mobile batteries
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget 2025 announcement, proposed removing import duties on 12 critical minerals, lithium-ion battery scrap and cobalt products.
Budget 2025: Environment Ministry gets 9% hike in funding
The funding will enhance efforts in ecosystem conservation, wildlife protection, and expanding forest cover.
Union Budget 2025: India renews focus on climate resilience and energy transition
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the government would provide support to domestic industries involved in manufacturing solar panels, EV batteries, wind turbines, and electrolysers.
India to prioritise adaptation as global funding falls short: Economic Survey
India increased its adaptation expenditures from 3.7% to 5.6% of GDP between 2016 and 2022, however strong adaptation strategy is needed to safeguard vulnerable communities...
To unlock climate finance at scale, a robust climate taxonomy is essential: Namita Vikas of auctusESG
Union Budget 2025: Prioritise clean mobility, including electric buses, metro expansions, and enhanced public transport networks for Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.