Sustainability Karma

India's first and only show on sustainability on All India Radio

climate change

Pardeep Siwach, DGM of Mayfair Spring Valley Resort.

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.

Net zero goals

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.

Photo by Tung Lam: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-road-arrow-sign-117025/

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.

Finance

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...

Namita Vikas Founder and Managing Director, auctusESG

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.