India has scaled up its renewable energy capacity by 250% between 2014 and 2021. It now ranks fourth in renewable energy capacity in the world. Nevertheless, India is further embarking on a sweeping energy transition effort to replace fossil fuel use in the industrial sector. Focused on investing in energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy generation, […]
Coal to Continue as Major & Affordable Source of Energy – EQ Mag
Through Panchamrit Declaration during COP26, India has set timeline for attaining non-fossil energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030 and also to meet 50% of its energy requirement from renewable energy by 2030. In line with ‘Glasgow Climate Pact’, while India has committed to clean energy; the pace of transition to cleaner energy sources in […]
Decarbonisation and Various Opportunities in Potential Sectors in India – EQ Mag
What Does Decarbonisation Mean? Decarbonisation is the process under which carbon dioxide emissions (or its equivalents) are reduced to achieve a lower output of greenhouse gasses. As per the Paris Agreement, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide from transport and power generation is essential to meet global temperature standards. This process involves in particular using […]
EV charger designed ‘for UK-wide rollout’ may never be made – EQ Mag Pro
Winner of government tender was unveiled at Cop26 as one that would ‘stand the test of time’ It was meant to join the red phone box, the London bus and the black cab as a symbol of modern Britain. Yet a so-called iconic design for a UK electric car charger commissioned by Grant Shapps, then […]
Decarbonizing India: Charting a pathway for sustainable growth – EQ Mag Pro
This will be a decisive decade. With intentional action, India can accelerate decarbonization at scale while pursuing economic growth. At COP26, India announced its ambition to become a net-zero emitter by 2070—an important milestone in the fight against climate change. Despite low per-capita emissions (1.8 tons CO2), India is the third-largest emitter globally, emitting a net […]
3 Essentials for Integrated Urban Climate Action – EQ Mag Pro
Cities have never been more engaged on climate action. At the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), more than 1,100 cities representing a quarter of global CO2 emissions signed up to the Cities Race to Zero. In doing so, they committed to ambitious, inclusive and equitable climate action to hold global temperature increase to 1.5 […]
Where Do We Stand on COP26 Climate Promises? A Progress Report
Leaders left the climate summit in Glasgow (COP26) in November 2021 riding high on a wave of new commitments from governments, businesses and others to tackle the climate crisis. This included pledges to set new national emission-reductions targets, double adaptation finance, curb methane emissions, halt forest loss, accelerate the phase-out of coal, and end international […]
Where Do We Stand on COP26 Climate Promises? A Progress Report – EQ Mag Pro
Leaders left the climate summit in Glasgow (COP26) in November 2021 riding high on a wave of new commitments from governments, businesses and others to tackle the climate crisis. This included pledges to set new national emission-reductions targets, double adaptation finance, curb methane emissions, halt forest loss, accelerate the phase-out of coal, and end international […]
COP26 Advances Ambitious Climate Action and Nature-based Solutions – EQ Mag Pro
WRI research and engagement helped secure an impactful outcome at COP26. The Glasgow Climate Pact pushes countries for more ambitious emissions cuts, while leaders from 141 countries announced unprecedented action on forests and land use. The Challenge In the face of increasingly severe climate impacts — fires, droughts, floods and extreme weather — research shows […]
