Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is a key technology that reduces industrial carbon emissions by capturing CO₂ and either reusing it in industrial applications or storing it safely underground. It is particularly important for hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, and power, where emissions cannot be eliminated through renewable energy alone. For India, CCUS supports the transition to a low-carbon economy while ensuring energy security and industrial growth. However, high costs, infrastructure gaps, and policy challenges limit its large-scale deployment. Strengthening regulatory frameworks, carbon markets, financial incentives, and technological innovation will be essential to make CCUS a viable tool for achieving India’s net-zero target by 2070.
Click to View MoreNature-based Solutions involve using ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, mangroves, grasslands, rivers, and urban green spaces to address climate change, biodiversity loss, disasters, and livelihood challenges. They are increasingly recognised as central to India’s climate and development strategy because they provide carbon storage, flood control, water security, food security, and job creation while being cost-effective. However, challenges such as inadequate finance, policy gaps, land conflicts, weak monitoring, and risks of greenwashing remain. Global initiatives such as ENACT aim to accelerate and scale up Nature-based Solutions worldwide, helping countries integrate them into climate policies, mobilise funds, and promote community participation for a resilient and sustainable future.
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