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Hanging by a Thread: Kyoto Protocol beyond 2012 By : Anindita Chakraborty, Dec 24, 2012
The conversation around the result of COP18 vacillates around extreme verdicts of the same – with most hailing it an utter failure and a few celebrating its success. This article takes a look at what was hoped to be achieved at the conference, and what actually transpired... Read more.. |
The [R]evolution in the Offing: Renewables Get Top Priority in New Greenpeace Report By : Anindita Chakraborty, Dec 18, 2012
Calling out for fiscal supports such as a lending body, a Renewable Energy collateral fund and public-private investment on research and development, Greenpeace’s latest report talks about the future of renewable energy and how renewable energy prices could be brought... Read more.. |
Policy Issues on Energy and Climate Change: The Case of Kyoto Protocol By : Lydia Powell, Dec 11, 2012
This article reflects on the interface between policy questions on energy use in the Kyoto Protocol and climate change mitigation strategies. The close link between energy use and climate change needs no elaboration. As per the International Energy Agency (... Read more.. |
Forging the future: COP18 and beyond By : Anindita Chakraborty, Nov 29, 2012
The year’s biggest climate conference has started in Doha, Qatar earlier this week. There is much at stake as the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol comes to an end this year with no clear direction forward in sight. The Clean Development Mechanism has seen... Read more.. |
Japan’s Bilateral Carbon Finance: A New Opportunity for India By : Kenta Usui, Nov 22, 2012
Japan is promoting low-carbon technologies in developing countries through its bilateral carbon finance scheme. The scheme can revive India’s green businesses facing record-low carbon price in the global market. India is a vast country with a population of 12 billion,... Read more.. |
Sustainability Reporting: An enabler of Responsible Finance for Sustainable Development By : Katherine Miles..., Nov 7, 2012
The financial services sector plays a catalytic role in the promotion of sustainable development through deploying finance responsibly. As intermediaries in allocating capital, investors and lenders have the power to influence social and environmental practices and... Read more.. |
Shaping Sustainable Development to 2017 By : Ratnakar Gedam, May 17, 2012
Upcoming GOI plans for sustainable habitat have a significant emphasis on plans/initiatives related to mass transit. Transportation and mobility infrastructure that India requires in this next orbit of growth is best exemplified by the theme of the 12th five year plan (2012-... Read more.. |
Amidst investor demands, is a policy framework for Sustainability Reporting on the horizon? By : Shradha Kapur, May 14, 2012
This article examines the landscape for sustainability reporting to determine if a policy framework is on the anvil. Can policy makers rise up to the challenge to meet the need of the hour? Among the many activities and initiatives gaining steam in the run up to the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Policy Tracker |
Post-Durban Climate Summit: What should be India’s Strategy? By : Vijeta Rattani, May 10, 2012
The article presents a synopsis of the discussions at the Durban COP, the potential implications for India’s position on climate change and stresses on the need for India to step up as a leader to safeguard the growth needs of the developing world. Today, climate... Read more.. |
E-Waste Rules rolled out, but is the Indian Industry Prepared? By : Roselin Dey, May 2, 2012
The E-waste Rules come into effect from May 2012, but the lack of binding targets and the unpreparedness of the Indian Industry paints a dismal picture for its meaningful adoption. |