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Will the Sun Shine? By : Anindita Chakraborty, Feb 27, 2013
It’s not just the budget allocation; the solar industry needs streamlining of operational policies as well. This article takes a look at the industry expectations and demands ahead of the Union Budget 2013. |
Fledgling Electric Vehicle Industry Looks To NEMP for Revival By : Anindita Chakraborty, Jan 18, 2013
The National Electric Mission Plan has recently been adopted in a bid to catalyze the growth of electric vehicles in the country. This article takes a look at the factors at play to energize the electric vehicles industry in India. |
Don't View 2% CSR Spend as a Spend - View it As A Core Business Strategy By : Pankaj Arora, Jan 15, 2013
Do you think of the recent Companies Bill in India mandating companies of certain size to spend 2% of their net profits on CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities will bring higher transparency, efficiency and responsibility among the Indian businesses? While there is some merit in this bill,... |
The Water Agenda: Technology as a bridge between the EU and India By : Monish.Verma, Jan 7, 2013
This article takes a look at challenges of a water stressed India and the need for establishing knowledge transfer and collaborative frameworks to enhance water management practices in India. |
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. |
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 down to grid parity in... |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 performance of companies dependent on... |
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