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A new study published in the Nature journal suggests that financial markets are largely blind to the potential economic costs of biodiversity loss, which could have significant consequences for sovereign debt markets.

Biodiversity loss could trigger sovereign debt crises, economists warn

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A new study published in the Nature journal suggests that financial markets are largely blind to the potential economic costs…

India's banks and financial institutions are 'failing to recognise and integrate climate risks into their business model', instead largely treating sustainability as a compliance issue, Bengaluru-based think tank Climate Risk Horizons has said.

India’s financial institutions largely treating climate risk as a compliance issue, report claims

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India’s banks and financial institutions are ‘failing to recognise and integrate climate risks into their business model’, instead largely treating…

India’s state-owned energy companies could significantly strengthen the country's energy security by redirecting INR 2 trillion annually (around $21 billion) from fossil fuel investment towards clean energy projects, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has said.

India’s energy firms have the potential to significantly strengthen country’s energy security

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India’s state-owned energy companies could significantly strengthen the country’s energy security by redirecting INR 2 trillion annually (around $21 billion)…

Indian hospitality firm Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (LTHL) has announced that all 41 of its company-owned Lemon Tree Hotels has now achieved green building certification.

India’s Lemon Tree Hotels achieve green building certification across owned portfolio

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Indian hospitality firm Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (LTHL) has announced that all 41 of its company-owned hotels have now achieved…

The transition of India's energy market will be shaped as much by the structure of debt finance as by technology or policy, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has said.

India’s energy transition will be determined as much by debt finance as by policy

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

The transition of India’s energy market will be shaped as much by the structure of debt finance as by technology…

Retailer Marks & Spencer has teamed up with sustainability innovation provider Pilio on an initiative to promote access to clean energy and strengthen biodiversity across cotton growing communities in India.

Marks & Spencer, Pilio launch programme to improve environmental footprint of cotton farming

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

Retailer Marks & Spencer has teamed up with sustainability innovation provider Pilio on an initiative to promote access to clean…

Brazil and India have announced the launch of the Open Planetary Intelligence Network (OPIN), an collaborative initiative that will seek to use digital public infrastructure to bolster sustainable development and climate implementation for the benefit of the Global South.

Brazil, India team up on Open Planetary Intelligence Network

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Brazil and India have announced the launch of the Open Planetary Intelligence Network (OPIN), an collaborative initiative that will seek…

While India reached a milestone in non-fossil fuel power generation last year, the fact that grid operators were forced to curtail renewable generation to preserve system stability indicates the need for greater energy flexibility, Ember has said.

India’s energy system needs to embrace flexibility, says Ember

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While India reached a milestone in non-fossil fuel power generation last year, the fact that grid operators were forced to…

Energy firm Uniper has signed a long-term binding offtake agreement with AM Green Ammonia to source up to 500,000 tonnes per year of renewable ammonia from India.

Uniper signs deal to source renewable ammonia from India

5 months ago4 months ago4 mins

Energy firm Uniper has signed a long-term binding offtake agreement with AM Green Ammonia to source up to 500,000 tonnes…

Academic research plays an important role in influencing real-world policy tied to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new report by Springer Nature, in collaboration with Overton, has found.

Academic research plays a key role in influencing SDG-related policy

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Academic research plays an important role in influencing real-world policy tied to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new…