In India, the law that is meant to protect forests is being used to open them up for development

The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, introduced by the Modi government in Lok Sabha, seeks to remove legal protection from several reserved forests.

Kundan Pandey

· Apr 08, 2023 · 01:30 pm

Indore is showing how India’s resource-scarce municipal bodies can improve their financial health

Indore’s first green bond has received overwhelming response. Can other cities learn from its success?

Kundan Pandey

· Feb 26, 2023 · 07:30 pm

What the Union budget gets right and wrong when it comes to protecting the environment

While much of the green focus was expected, experts pointed out some key areas regarding the environment and sustainable growth that were overlooked.

Kundan Pandey

· Feb 03, 2023 · 09:30 pm

India’s green energy ambitions will cost crores. To get funds, it must expand its finance market

The country will require cumulative investments of $10 trillion to achieve its net zero target by 2070.

Kundan Pandey

· Dec 12, 2022 · 09:30 pm

How sovereign green bonds can help finance India’s climate action

So far reliant on domestic resources, the government can use the instrument to target resources abroad.

Kundan Pandey

· Nov 28, 2022 · 01:30 pm

Millions could be left unemployed unless India prepares a legal framework for closing coal mines

Any unplanned closure of mines will have negative effects on the environment and social stability.

Kundan Pandey

· Nov 12, 2022 · 09:30 pm

India has extended the deadline for its rooftop solar programme without increasing the budget outlay

The deadline extension is not a good sign, say experts.

Kundan Pandey

· Nov 06, 2022 · 07:30 pm

The threat to India’s biodiversity becomes more acute as parliamentary panel endorses changes to law

The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, excludes codified traditional knowledge from the purview of benefit claims.

Kundan Pandey

· Sep 06, 2022 · 07:30 pm

‘The struggle for Narmada’ presents the anti-dam stir from the perspective of Adivasi leaders

Nandini Oza’s latest book is a meticulous effort to tell the story of the Narmada Bachao Andolan and the struggles of those affected by the Sardar Sarovar dam.

Kundan Pandey

· Jun 30, 2022 · 08:30 am

Should Indian states set their own net-zero emissions goals?

Every state should make its own adaptation and mitigation plan on climate change, believe experts.

Kundan Pandey

· May 13, 2021 · 09:30 pm

After South East Asia, India’s thirst for palm oil may wreak environmental damage at home

Environmental concerns have taken a backseat as India plans to ramp up its domestic palm oil production.

Kundan Pandey

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Mayank Aggarwal

· Mar 26, 2021 · 07:30 pm

25 years on, many Indian states haven’t implemented a law that empowers Adivasi communities

The Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act was meant to expand local self-governance. But 40% of states haven’t formulated necessary rules yet.

Kundan Pandey

· Mar 22, 2021 · 01:30 pm