Climate change poses a significant challenge to India’s diverse geography and economy. Rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water resources. Coastal cities face increased flooding and erosion. The Indian Constitution emphasises environmental protection. Cultural heritage sites are at risk from climate impacts. Legal frameworks are evolving to address these issues. Collective action is essential for sustainable development and preserving India's rich cultural and natural heritage.
India is rapidly advancing its energy system electrification to meet its Net-Zero ambitions by 2070. This transformation focuses on replacing fossil fuels with renewable electricity across sectors such...
India faces a critical moment in managing its protein supply. Rising incomes and urbanisation are driving a shift from plant-based to animal-based proteins. This shift impacts climate goals,...
Recent analyses reveal that shifting to renewable energy in G20 emerging-market economies (EMEs) is more affordable than previously thought. These countries, including India, China, Brazil, and South Africa,...
India has taken steps in 2025 to engage with international carbon markets under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. The Memorandum of Cooperation signed with Japan marks a...
The 30th Conference of Parties (COP 30) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) began in Belem, Brazil, in November 2025. This summit marks ten years...
Delhi’s government launched its first cloud seeding trial in October 2025 to tackle severe air pollution. The initiative, in partnership with IIT Kanpur, aims to induce artificial rain...
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report marks the critical role of food systems in global environmental crises. It shows that food production drives five of six breached planetary boundaries...
Recent years have seen persistent air pollution in India’s major cities, especially during winter months. Despite awareness, air quality remains dangerously poor. Health impacts are severe, reducing life...
Air pollution remains a critical challenge in India, especially in major urban centres. The problem worsens every year during the post-monsoon and winter months. Despite clear laws and...
India faces international scrutiny over the import of endangered species. A recent verification mission by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora...
