Environment

Water scarcity has evolved into a critical global concern, casting its shadow over numerous regions worldwide. A convergence of factors, including rapid population growth, escalating urbanization, unchecked industrialization, the looming spectre of climate change, and ineffective water management practices, has coalesced to give rise to the widespread spectre of water scarcity. The ramifications of...

In the intricate world of international trade agreements, where economic interests often take centre stage, a surprising twist has occurred that underscores the growing influence of environmental concerns. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), a groundbreaking trade pact involving thirteen nations, has encountered an unexpected obstacle—an anti-whaling provision that has thrown the entire agreement into...

In recent years, the world has been witnessing a growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental consciousness. Among the numerous avenues explored to mitigate the adverse impacts of fossil fuel consumption, biofuels have emerged as a promising solution. In the Indian context, the promotion of biofuels has gained significant momentum, not only for their potential...

Mumbai, 8 August 2023 – The CSR Journal is delighted to announce the official opening of applications for The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023, a momentous event commemorating a decade of dedicated efforts in advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India. Corporations across the nation are invited to participate in this prestigious event and...

In a year marked by extreme weather events and climate challenges, India witnessed an alarming revelation about its banking sector's unpreparedness to confront climate risks. A groundbreaking analysis by the Bengaluru-based think tank Climate Risk Horizons has uncovered unsettling truths about the Indian banking landscape. The report titled "Still Unprepared" delves into the assessment...

The Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved Seven projects worth around Rs. 692 crore. Out of these, four projects are dedicated to sewage management in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. National Mission for Clean Ganga or NMCG has so far sanctioned a total of 452 projects worth around Rs. 38,126...

A planet full of fresh oxygen, greenery, clean air and pure water or a planet full of plastic and air pollution, lack of clean air to breathe and dirty water – which of the above would you like to leave behind for your coming generations? It’s high time that we wake up to our...

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of mining major Coal India Limited, has decided to invest a whopping Rs. 169 crores for tree plantation Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the states in which it operates. The plantation will be carried out for a period of five years from FY 2023-24 to 2027-28 with...

Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with significant implications for the agriculture sector. In India, where agriculture plays a vital role in the economy and the sustenance of millions of people, the need for climate-friendly agricultural practices has become increasingly important. Fortunately, several agri companies...

A new platform has been launched with the purpose of boosting corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding for climate action and supplementing India’s climate goals. The platform named ‘Earth Exponential’ has been launched by the India Climate Collaborative (ICC), a non-profit collective dedicated to accelerating climate action. The newly launched platform will offer an opportunity to...

The Adani Group is planning to build a massive hybrid renewable energy park in Gujarat which will be capable of generating 20 GW of green energy. The park will be located in the middle of a desert, in Gujarat’s Khavda. The project will be executed through Adani Green Energy (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of...

India's renewable energy sector is poised for a significant expansion in the coming years. Projections indicate a surge of around 45 gigawatts (GW) by the fiscal year 2025, according to a recent report from CareEdge Ratings. This growth can be attributed to a robust project pipeline and an attractive bidding roadmap that is enticing...