In Short : India’s push for clean energy and advanced technologies is reshaping its mineral governance framework. With rising demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, the government is updating policies to ensure secure, sustainable sourcing. New exploration incentives, strategic partnerships, and environmental safeguards are being introduced to support green energy goals […]
Fitch Flags India’s Credit Ceiling and Governance as Key Risks to APAC Renewable Energy Ratings – EQ
In Short : Fitch Ratings reports that India’s BBB- country ceiling and governance challenges impact Asia-Pacific renewable energy credit ratings. Among 13 issuers rated from ‘B’ to ‘BBB-‘, some are weighed down by these factors. While solar projects show stable performance, waste-to-energy and hydropower face variability. Long-term contracts and rising grid tariffs help offset risks […]
Meeting the Climate Challenge Through a New Climate Federalism
In recent years, U.S. state and local governments continued stepping up to demonstrate strong leadership in addressing the climate challenge, even when facing headwinds from the federal level. They continue to make progress, all while leading responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and combatting extreme weather events. Still, the possibility of eventual federal reengagement on climate solutions puts in question the future […]
