Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit in Thanjavur appearing in The Hindu dated 19.05.2025". The application is registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled 2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit …
The second edition of the Net-Zero Industry Tracker report provides a detailed analysis of the progress heavy industrial and transport sectors are making worldwide, in their efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. These sectors, which account for more than 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, need multifaceted solutions that …
The Jharkhand government has announced the implementation of the MSME Promotion Policy 2023, marking a significant step in supporting the state’s economic growth. The policy, detailed in the government’s gazette notification, introduces a range of relaxations and incentives for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Under this policy, MSMEs in …
Africa’s energy sector is on the precipice of transformation with large-scale developments kicking off across the continent. Providing a comprehensive overview of the evolving industry, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) is pleased to reveal its latest industry-focused report: ‘The State of African Energy 2024 Outlook’. The AEC’s 2024 Outlook offers …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In re : News item appearing in Hindustan Times dated 17.10.2023 titled “Four dead, five injured after blast in soap factory in Meerut” dated 01/11/2023. The Original application was registered in suo-moto exercise of powers on the basis of the …
The UT Ladakh Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2023 provides a framework, which will attract and realize National and International investments from various investors. The mission therefore is:Industrial growth through enhancing competitiveness by focusing on rapid industrialization besides creating an enabling economic development and create employment opportunities; ensure sustainable development and …
This report analyses carbon abatement measures for achieving net zero in the cement industry and plots a MAC curve for existing plants across the country. The marginal abatement cost (MAC) curve plots the annualised CO2 mitigation cost (USD/tCO2 ) of a given carbon mitigation technology against the total mitigation potential …
New figures clarify the workforce challenge facing the global wind industry with nearly 600,000 technicians needed during the next five years – with more than 240,000 of these roles new recruits to the industry. The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published their latest joint …
The Status of Wind in Africa report, which provides a stocktake of the wind industry in Africa and delivers a forecast of the continent’s wind energy pipeline. The Status Report provides the foundation for policy discussions and project development to build on and drive the region’s wind development forward through …
This paper introduces seven key functions of an accountability system for corporate climate action. Further provide selected observations on how to improve the accountability system’s status quo. The corporate climate accountability loop introduces seven key conceptual functions of an accountability system for corporates in the real economy, and illustrates how …
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFC) on September 18, 2023, notified the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Second Amendment Rules, 2023 further to amend the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. The following has been stated: In the Hazardous and …
A clear definition of green steel is crucial for steelmakers to start investing in the right technologies, this new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics finds. The report also provides various policy recommendations for the government to lay a …
The shipping industry is essential for international trade, but it is also an important source of CO2 emissions. To make progress towards climate targets, countries need to monitor CO2 emissions from vessels owned by their ship operator companies. However, most shipping activity takes place outside national borders, making it more …
The global offshore wind industry delivered its second best year for new capacity ever in 2022, with 8.8 GW of new clean energy connected to the grid around the world, according to the new Global Offshore Wind Report 2023, from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The report forecasts that …
This study is grounded in the concept of carbon budgets and determines India’s fair share of the global carbon budget using four budget allocation approaches. Four Indian research groups then use different energy-economy models to distribute these budgets across time and sectors to determine decadal milestones for India’s key energy …
UNCTAD’s Economic Development in Africa Report 2023 examines the continent’s potential to become a major participant in global supply chains for high-technology sectors like automobiles, mobile telephones, renewable energy and health care. Recent disruptions due to trade turbulence, economic uncertainty, a global pandemic and geopolitical events have compelled manufacturers worldwide …
India’s rooftop solar market is bubbling with new energy, overcoming major roadblocks to likely add a record-high 4 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in fiscal year (FY) 2024, a new joint report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and JMK Research & Analytics finds. The report finds that …
The ‘Low-carbon Technology packages in Mini Steel Plants: A Compendium’ demonstrates solutions for sponge iron units, electric induction furnace, electric arc furnace, and steel re-rolling mills, including composite mills. It covers low-carbon technology measures, cost-benefits, and other salient features, and aims to highlight various low-carbon technology packages available for the …
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, we need to bring the right technologies to commercial scale within the next decade. This is especially the case for seven of the hardest-to-abate sectors – aluminium, aviation, chemicals, concrete, shipping, steel and trucking – responsible for more than one-third …
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has proposed a revised methodology for classifying industrial sectors and other polluting activities. This Draft Classification of Industrial Sectors into Red, Orange, Green and White Categories: A Tool for Progressive Environmental Management was published on 24th July, 2023. The initial methodology, developed in 2016, …
Achieving a circular steel sector requires improved material and process efficiency; increased steel recycling; and the adoption of renewable energy sources for steel production. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities associated with improving circularity in the sector.
