Carbon Emission

As India seeks to power its next growth phase without sacrificing its net-zero goals, Finland’s climate ambition and systems-level innovation offer a compelling fit—pointing to a prospective partnership that could turn circular economy ideas into a global model for climate resilient growth.

India’s carmakers are lobbying for easier fuel efficiency rules, more EV credits and softer annual targets, even as policymakers weigh climate goals against industry competitiveness.

While a robust carbon-pricing mechanism will take time, effort and capital to put in place, we can expect it to catalyse climate action in various ways across sectors. It could also give India a chance to lead the Global South, form coalitions and tackle carbon barriers in the trade arena.

India’s food system faces a climate reckoning. Private sector efforts, aided by public support, could find a pragmatic path ahead that works in favour of everyone involved, from farmers and businesses to all other inhabitants of the planet.

Global agencies fear that the Centre’s conservatism could lead to more leeway for automakers to include EVs in their portfolios than is necessary.

India plans a mid-path emission standard for sub-50 HP tractors to avoid steep cost hikes, ease industry worries and ensure cleaner norms don’t hurt farmer affordability.

The UN climate summit in Brazil got almost nowhere, even as we’re set to blow past 1.5°C of global warming this decade. It’s a classic ‘tragedy of the commons’—which is also why carbon markets may hold the key to climate action.

Bill Gates’s change in stance on the climate crisis has enraged activists. Could it be because it challenges their certainties? Or do extremes simply make for better storytelling?

A week in, the United Nations' annual climate change conference has seen the launch of two funds: one to protect tropical forests, and one for climate adaptation and health. But the real challenge – securing financing from rich countries – lies ahead.

Beyond policy, achieving India’s net-zero goal needs the people's participation. An all-India ‘Jan Van’ initiative would enthuse citizens to reduce carbon emissions if they too can earn tradable credits. For this, we need fintech solutions that tokenize these credits for blockchain-based trades.