A conundrum of green energy: To follow or to lead
Decarbonisation of Indian electricity sector set to get a major boost through a policy push for grid-forming inverters which can support integration of more renewable energy.
Naina Gautam
There is no better bet than solar energy for decarbonising the electricity sector: Dr Mohammad Rihan of National Institute of Solar Energy
Dr Mohammad Rihan, Director General of National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), which is an autonomous institution of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), discusses the role of solar energy in India’s energy mix and related issues in an interview with Naina Gautam of Sustainability...
Girls’ access to quality education underpinned by the principles of equality and inclusion is important: Gauri Puranik of British Council
The turning point in empowering comes when girls begin asking “why”, a process nurtured by quality education, enabling them to think critically and challenge existing systems, says Gauri Puranik, Head of English programmes for India at the British Council, in an interview with Naina Gautam....
Beyond mitigating GHG emissions, sustainability is making sure that whatever we do is sustainable: Pratyush Thakur of Blueleaf Energy
While the very core part of our business operations is generating carbon dioxide-free electricity, but we make sure that we are sustainable on a long-term basis for all stakeholders who we impact, says Pratyush Thakur, Investment Director and Country Head India at Blueleaf Energy, in an interview...
Petrostates stall global carbon tax on shipping, IMO bows to pressure from US, Saudi Arabia
The International Maritime Organization has postponed for a year the adoption of a landmark carbon pricing system for international shipping after the US threatened retaliatory tariff on developing countries that could have benefitted from the tax regime
Make AI a servant, not your master: Experts tell students who stand at the cusp of climate-driven mental health crisis
World Mental Health Day 2025: As a double-edged sword, AI tools, like ChatGPT, can offer support to address climate anxiety in youth, as well as misguide and intensify emotional distress
FPOs can transition from being grant-dependent entities to competitive, market-driven institutions and win trust of farmers, says Anil Kumar SG of Samunnati
In a conversation with Naina Gautam, the founder and CEO the agri-network focussing on smallholder farmers argues that sustainable agriculture has a green premium for the farming community, but FPOs can play a positive role in turning into an advantage for farmers.
Energy is an enabler for economy, India has a lot to offer in clean tech: Ibrahim Matola
Ibrahim Matola, minister of energy of the south-eastern African country Malawi, was in India recently. In an interview with Naina Gautam, he discusses the importance of battery storage system, energy as the driver of Malawian economy and how India plays an important role in Malawian economy through...
Why World Mangrove Day matters in 2025
These carbon sinks, which also protect shorelines during extreme weather conditions, need as much attention from Indians as they do from the world.
Mangrove restoration and protection is absolutely critical: Dr Anjali Acharya of Nature Conservancy India Solutions
We are really looking forward to move India forward on a pathway where mangroves are thriving ecosystems, which also contribute jobs, livelihoods, and ecological benefits for all, says Dr Anjali Acharya, Managing Director of Nature Conservancy India Solutions, in an interview with Naina Gautam of...
