While the government has launched significant renewable energy programs and made global commitments, the persistent dominance of coal, uneven media coverage, and limited public literacy limit transformative change. India, as the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, faces a complex interplay of political, technical, media, and public forces shaping its climate policies. This article explores...
India is planning a more than ten-fold increase from current levels and is setting the stage for a transformative scale-up of nuclear infrastructure.Nuclear energy in India, while a modest contributor to the overall power mix, stands at a pivotal juncture in its development trajectory. As of early 2025, the country operates 25 nuclear reactors across...
The Indian public is deeply concerned about the climate crisis—but this concern needs to be translated into policy support and behavioural change. For that, high-quality, inclusive, and frequent polling is indispensable. As the world grapples with intensifying climate extremes, India, home to over 1.4 billion people, is emerging as a pivotal player in global climate...
The Indian Carbon Market became fully operational in January 2025, representing the most ambitious market-based instrument for emissions control in the Global South. India’s development trajectory in 2025 sits at the intersection of climate justice, energy transition, and sustainable growth. As the world’s most populous nation and its third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, India holds...
