India banned single-use plastics in 2022, but they are still used because of lax enforcement, unauthorised production, expensive substitutes, and customer convenience. Strict enforcement, circular economy policies, community involvement, and creative, sustainable solutions are all necessary as they contribute to waste, inadequate recycling, and health hazards.
Click to View MoreThe India Cooling Action Plan addresses growing cooling demands sustainably, integrating technology, skills, and policy reforms, aligning with global climate commitments, while overcoming challenges through stakeholder engagement and international collaboration, positioning India as a global leader in environmentally responsible cooling.
Click to View MoreUnder the vision of ‘Seva and Sushasan,’ India emerges as a global climate leader, achieving COP21 targets early, advancing the LiFE movement, promoting green hydrogen, and maintaining low per capita emissions, showing that economic growth and sustainability can coexist.
Click to View MoreIndia tackles growth and climate challenges by blending public funds, green bonds, and private capital. With tools like blended finance and taxonomy, it prioritizes adaptation in agriculture and water, ensuring resilience for vulnerable populations and sustainable development.
Click to View MoreThe plastic pollution crisis demands urgent action. With rising waste and treaty deadlocks, India must strengthen management through enforcement, innovation, and inclusive policies. By balancing economy with sustainability, India can drive a circular economy, align with SDG 12, and mitigate impacts.
Click to View MoreDiversifying India’s food production enhances nutrition, farmer income, and environmental sustainability. With 40.4% of Indians lacking a balanced diet, promoting pulses, millets, and vegetables tackles hunger, climate risks, and import reliance, while policy and infrastructure investments can build a sustainable agricultural future.
Click to View MoreCoal gasification is a process that converts coal into cleaner syngas, reducing India's energy dependence. Despite challenges like high ash content and water usage, government initiatives like the National Coal Gasification Mission and financial incentives are paving the way for energy transition.
Click to View MoreThe Addis Ababa Declaration, adopted at the second African Climate Summit, outlines a unified African stance on climate action, emphasizing renewable energy, critical minerals coalitions, and nature-based solutions. It calls for immediate action, equitable climate finance, transparency, climate justice, and the Africa Climate Innovation Compact.
Click to View MoreCommunity-led river conservation shifts focus from state-led interventions to people-driven stewardship. Rooted in traditional wisdom and local ownership, it integrates ecological restoration with livelihood security. By empowering marginalized communities and ensuring participatory governance, this bottom-up model offers a sustainable pathway to address India’s water crisis and strengthen environmental resilience.
Click to View MoreSustainable tourism strategy aims to address economic, social, and environmental impacts, focusing on environmental, socio-cultural, and economic sustainability. The government has implemented initiatives like Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD, and the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, to promote responsible tourism practices and reducing local resource pressure.
Click to View MoreUnchecked development in the Himalayas, including unstable infrastructure, deforestation, and unplanned urbanization, is escalating natural hazards like landslides and floods. Experts suggest region-specific development plans, environmental impact assessments, and community involvement for long-term sustainability and protection of vulnerable communities.
Click to View MoreIndia’s first bamboo-based biorefinery in Numaligarh, Assam, aiming to convert abundant bamboo resources into bioethanol and green chemicals annually. This initiative will boost India's Ethanol Blending Programme and Net Zero by 2070 targets, promoting energy security and a sustainable circular economy.
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