GOVERNMENT POLICIES Government Policy Report l December 2024 India hosted the first edition of “Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue” to discuss growing opportunities and associated responsibilities for the growth of its maritime sector. This crucial maritime thought leadership summit was the largest maritime forum of the South Asia region which was held on November 18-19, […]
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The world economies had an intense discussion at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference at COP29 held in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was concluded with a climate finance agreement that has drawn criticism from developing nations, including India. The agreement committed developed countries to mobilize $300 billion annually by 2035 to support developing economies in
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Plastic pollution is a global crisis, where humanity expects to consume over 500 million tonnes of plastic in 2024 alone, with a large share quickly becoming 400 million tonnes of waste. To address this burgeoning concern, the UN Environment Programme has made efforts to establish a legally binding treaty in its fifth session of the
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ANALYSIS REPORTS Analysis Report On GRAP Rules: An Action Plan to Control Air Pollution – November 2024 The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a regulatory framework designed to tackle air pollution emergencies in India, particularly focusing on the Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR). It implements a tiered approach to tackle pollution, based on
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The world is gearing up to harness AI’s transformative potential while managing associated risks with it. In this quest, India has also rapidly enhanced its AI preparedness, driven by government initiatives like the INDIAai and others while focusing on creating a robust AI ecosystem. This has solidified its position among the top 10 countries globally
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The climate crisis induced by global warming is threatening ecosystems, economies, and livelihoods globally and needs urgent action to make Earth a livable planet for future generations. Global warming and climate change are two sides of the same coin, with one driving the other. Global warming refers to the steady increase in Earth’s average surface
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The global rise of veganism has created a perception of plant-based products as environmentally and ethically superior. However, the phenomenon of greenwashing—misleading claims about sustainability—has also infiltrated the vegan market, raising ethical concerns. In both global and Indian contexts, this issue highlights the complexities of ethical consumerism. The global vegan food market is witnessing rapid
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SECTOR REPORTS Sector Specific Report – (Forest & Environment) – November 2024 The Government of India, on 26 September 2024, notified new Ecomark rules as part of its mission to promote sustainable consumption under the ‘Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) Mission.’ These guidelines are aligned with the objective of encouraging citizens to adopt environment-friendly habits and
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Excessive production, consumption, and inadequate plastic disposal is a global environmental crisis. For this, renewable plastics are emerging as a transformative solution that can tackle the burgeoning plastic pollution. But balancing its cost-efficiency and sustainability measures will be a game changer. India, where approximately 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated annually, this innovation
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India’s agriculture is undergoing a transformative phase where innovative technologies like hydroponics, aquaphonics, vertical farming, and precision agriculture are gaining traction. These modern practices are instrumental in addressing the challenges posed by limited arable land, water scarcity, and climate change while ensuring sustainable food production. Hydroponics, a soilless farming technique that uses nutrient-enriched water, significantly
