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Will COP30 turbocharge global climate change actions?


The UN calls for clawing back the temperature rise in line with the Paris agreement signed and ratified by 195 parties and subsequent COP agreements. COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan created plenty of excitement and hopes but with limited success. Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, called for stronger and decisive actions to avert climate change disasters.

As on date the achievement of global emission reduction is far away from the target, necessitating timely actionable and achievable national climate plans. So, COP30 aspires to…



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by The Economic Times

As sustainability evolves from a boardroom priority to a consumer expectation, packaging has quietly become the next frontier of India’s green transition. With single-use plastic bans tightening and eco-consciousness deepening among urban consumers, demand for bio-based, compostable materials is rising across the food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and hospitality sectors. According to industry estimates, India’s sustainable packaging market is expected to grow at over 18% annually, driven by new regulations under the Plastic Waste Management… Source link

by The Economic Times

BELÉM, BRAZIL: As the United States torpedoes climate action and Europe struggles to realise its green ambitions, a surprising shift is taking hold in many large, fast-growing economies where a majority of the world’s people live. Countries like Brazil, India, and Vietnam are rapidly expanding solar and wind power. Poorer countries like Ethiopia and Nepal are leapfrogging over gasoline-burning cars to battery-powered ones. Nigeria, a petrostate, plans to build its first solar-panel manufacturing plant. Morocco is creating a battery hub to supply… Source link

by The Economic Times

Promoting sustainable farming is central to our agricultural strategy, says Yashika Singh, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Head of Sustainability, PepsiCo India & South Asia. In an interaction with ET Digital, Singh highlights the range of sustainable initiatives undertaken by PepsiCo India to support farmers through technology, training, and improved market access. She notes that, globally, PepsiCo aims to implement regenerative farming practices that improve soil health, optimise water use, and strengthen livelihoods across 10 million acres by… Source link