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COP29: Hope for Climate Mitigation and Climate Fund

Sonal Desai

COP29 in Azerbaijan is just three months away.

It is one of the most anticipated climate events in 2024.

More so because I am expecting action and actionable strategies from Baku, as against hollow promises in the past events.

There are couple of reasons, I am placing my bets on COP29:

1. Climate incidents have played global havoc. Disturbing climate incidents have displaced thousands of people as well as animals. The loss and damage are yet to be established.
2. The event has already sparked climate conversations. But more so because, the host country, Azerbaijan is taking the lead in mitigating climate action.

The country aims to reduce emissions by 40% by 2050 through climate mitigation plans, including gas-free power stations, renewable energy, and energy-efficient technologies. With these initiatives, Baku has set the ball rolling for member countries.

India, in particular, which has seen massive destruction because of increased natural disasters will be an active participant.

Here are some reasons why:

Till July 2024, India witnessed over 120 natural disasters ranging from cyclones, floods, flash floods, landslides, insect infestations, forest fires.

• The year 2023 has been the warmest year on record, with 1.48 degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average. The Centre for Science and Environment’s annual Anil Agarwal Dialogue revealed that 109 nations, including India, experienced extreme weather events in 2023, causing losses of 3,287 human lives, 2.21 million hectares, and 124,813 animal deaths.
• A World Bank Climate Change report predicts India’s average temperature to rise by 1.1-4.1°C by the end of the century, influenced by the 21st-century emissions pathway.
• The G20 Climate Risk Atlas highlights India’s already severe climate change impacts, predicting impacts up to 2050 and 2100 on various emission pathways.
• India faces severe climate impacts due to high emissions, with heatwave lengths increasing by 2,515% in 30 years, causing heat-related deaths 25 times higher than in 1990, destroying crops, and costing farmers 15% of income by 2050.
• Increased climate threats, including extreme heatwaves, hurricanes are interrupting the supply chain.

Grim picture?

IT CERTAINLY IS!

Even as the country limps from one tragic incident to normalcy, tragedy strikes another region with an equal or more devastating vigor. This is a continuing trend over the past few years with no solution in sight. Besides, every climate incident poses newer challenges.

WriteCanvas has consistently pointed out the ill effects of ignoring natural warnings (including climate change). I am hoping that the climate conversation at Baku is realistic. It just does not play on the lines of the previous COP editions that provide hope but no conducive solutions to mitigate climate change.

Climate finance at play:

The UNFCCC’s Standing Committee on Finance estimates that developing countries need $5.8-11.5 trillion by 2030 to meet their climate plans.

COP29 also aims to Paris Agreement goals including limiting global warming, adapting to climate change impacts, and mobilizing financing.

Experts augur that the faster India adopts low-carbon policies, it will face lesser climate impacts cascades. Limiting temperature rise to 2°C will see the cost of climate impacts in India drop to just 2% of its GDP by 2050 and 5.18% by 2100. At COP29, all eyes will be on ACT2025.

According to WRI, The Allied Climate Transformation (ACT) 2025 consortium is advocating for strong climate finance and support at COP29, focusing on 3.6 billion people in climate-vulnerable countries.

The consortium aims to meet the needs of developing countries and set an ambitious climate finance goal to support low-emissions economies. Climate-vulnerable nations face widespread devastation from climate change, and a lack of support for climate action is concerning.

The consortium’s Call to Action outlines concrete actions to support these countries, including setting an ambitious climate finance goal and ensuring quality finance, and accountability.

This will take into account the needs and priorities of developing country Parties, and will also include the operationalization of Article 6. Strengthening multilateral financial institutions and climate funds will contribute to creating an international enabling environment for success.

Debuting the New Collective Quantified Goal:

The UN climate conference in Baku will focus on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) to determine the new amount developed nations must mobilize annually to support climate action in developing countries starting in 2025.

Adopting the NCQG is crucial for the Paris Agreement. The COP29 Presidency aims to agree on an ambitious NCQG, considering the needs and priorities of developing country Parties, and facilitating transparency and accessibility.

The top negotiating priority is agreeing on a fair and ambitious NCQG on climate finance, considering developing country needs.

Strengthening multilateral financial institutions and climate funds, and mobilizing the private sector and philanthropy for climate action are also crucial in adopting the NCQG and implementing the Paris Agreement.

Our take:

COP29, we hope, will lay out actionable roadmaps for the pressing issues of Climate Fund mobilization and lack of action in the Paris Agreement. We also hope the world leaders align in their climate language, fast-tracking in actions, and accountability that measure impacts.

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Is Corporate India Fuelling Climate Change?

Sonal Desai

Is Corporate India to be blamed for recent climate-induced disasters?

This is an edgy query and can lead to a series of furious debates. People from all walks of life will comment on whether corporate India is or is not responsible/partly responsible for the tragedy that has been continuously striking our country.

But that dear reader, is not my intent in posing the question. Ever since the tragedy struck India, I have noticed reactions: 1. Measured 2. Passionate from those affected 3. Dispassionate –corporate India and the layman and 4. Ugly: The politicians.

While I do not expect much from the politicians who are busy playing dirty in the Parliament and the state assembly, it is the common people (who are paying taxes for better infrastructure and amenities) who are the first on the field during rescue operations. Why do local corporates do not participate?

Climate change, respected employers also impacts you! If your factory or office is in a vulnerable terrain, nature’s fury will not exclude you.

I read sustainability, ESG, and BRSR reports in which you, dear corporate detail spending crores of rupees on CSR projects. That is a blessing for India for the initiatives and the impact (yes because you measure the matrix) are promising. Contextually, even if each corporate adopts one of the vulnerable areas I believe that climate change can be prevented to a large extent.

There are siloes of examples of how various corporate entities have adopted villages or clusters of rural areas and are working with the local community in fields such as health, education, infrastructure, and employment. We just need to include ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE in this repository.

What next?

Bringing everyone to agree on Climate mitigation is crucial. A coordinated effort is required to stop the initiatives in silos and convert them into a collective effort.

It also means including morality as a KPI of your business and especially an essential matrix of ESG reports. Morality, Purpose, and Profit can go hand in hand. This is the need of the hour: SAVE the PLANET, SAVE HUMANITY, HELP PREVENT CLIMATE CHANGE.

Large companies in each domain or sector have ample knowledge of the terrain, the topological factors, and numerous studies by local experts to understand the climatic impact of the project. The impact of large-scale construction on the area or the ecology, deforestation is turning its head toward us. We are feeling the heat as climate-induced heat strokes increase.

Politicians will provide you with the environmental clearance for projects. Will your greed for profits allow you to trample over the environmental issues and crush the last chance to conserve/save Mother Earth?

As an example, I am touching upon the construction sector. Experts have pointed out the direct correlation between unscientific developments in ecology and climate incidents. The Mumbai flooding, and recent Himalayan and Kerala tragedies are a case in point.

Cartelization or contracts are being thrown to cartels and blacklisted companies. This has to stop. The winner may be the lowest bidder, but is the company qualified for the job? Does it have the requisite expertise and clearance to take on the project?

Our take:

And I am sure, accountability and ownership of this scale will benefit not just the brand involved but also involve the stakeholders and community at large. For sure, it will prevent displacement and migration and provide employment opportunities.

By no means is WriteCanvas anti-industrialization. We are an enterprise and can very much relate with the teething troubles of a new project, or the cost a business has to bear to bag a new one.

We do appreciate the contribution of Corporate India in propelling India’s economy and the growth of our country across sectors.

We are of the view that a practical approach involves involving all stakeholders, including companies, investments, technology, and policy, to not only prevent climate disasters but also predict potential ones, thereby reducing their impact.

Remember, we have failed to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees of the pre-industrial level, accepting the breach of the 2 degrees threshold of the Paris Agreement.

The fact remains that any growth has to be inclusive, sustainable, and responsible.

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NOT JUST A CLIMATE DISASTER?

Renjini Liza Varghese

Every time a climate incident happens in Kerala, it is natural for all of us to recall Mr Madhav Gadgil’s painful words, “Things are getting worse in Western Ghats. … and it won’t take decades but a few years before we see disasters if remedy measures are not taken.”

My aim is not to rub salt in the angry wound but to draw everyone’s attention to the ignorance or ‘We know it all attitude.” The imperatives at all levels, including individual, family, community, local body, policy, regulatory, and implementation, are being altered.

The disaster in Wayanad, Kerala, is a stark reminder of the urgent need for action and accountability in climate change mitigation. It is devastating to note the number of causalities increasing every hour.

For those of you not familiar with Mr Madhav Gadgil, he is an ecologist who submitted a detailed report warning the Ministry of Environment and Forests about the drastic impact of climate change on ecology and the resultant effect on humanity. His insights throw a harsh light on the reality being played out.

I am stating a few recommendations from the report:

  1. Designate the entire Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA).
  2. Categorize 142 taluks in the Western Ghats boundary as Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZ) 1, 2 and 3, (ESZ-1 being high priority)
  3. Restrict all developmental activities (mining, thermal power plants, etc)
  4. Avoid building new dams based on large-scale storage in Ecologically Sensitive Zone 1
  5. A change in the present system of governance from top-down to bottom-up (right from gram sabhas)
  6. Decentralize governance and empower local authorities.

The Western Ghats, which run parallel to the nation’s west coast, are older than the Himalayan mountain range. This 1,600 km-long mountain range spans the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala and is located about 30 to 50 kilometres inland. It encompasses an area of about 140,000 sq km.

While the state machinery is being oiled for rescue operations and assessing the damages, the biggest question that arises is –Development versus Environmental Protection and Climate Change.

I will break the four key elements down for easy undersatnding.

1) Climate change:

Meteorology scientists who have been vocal about the change in rain patterns have highlighted some key points after the Kerala Tragedy.

  1. This year, in particular, there was a greater intensity of rain in a shorter amount of time. For example, Wayand received 24 cm of rain in a few hours, Mumbai received 30 cm in five hours in July, and Delhi reported high-intensity rain leading to floods.
  2. More cloud burst alerts for August.
  3. Leh Airport, India’s highest commercial airport, faces difficulties in landing due to rising temperatures and thin air density, a clear example of climate change impacting aero engines’ speed.
  4. Landslides throughout the western ghats — For the past few years, landslides have been reported annually in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, disrupting rail operations. Another incident with reported casualties is the recent landslide in Shirur, Karnataka.
2) Development vs Disasters:

Experts agree that many disasters classified under the natural category are undoubtedly manmade. They are the result of unscientific development with scant regard to the impact on the environment. The flooding and landslides reported from various states in India have a direct correlation to the developments in the region. I am highlighting this point not as an anti-development stand but as a precaution to keep Mother Earth in focus while planning development before nature’s fury wipes us out.

Let the development not be reckless. Let it support our growth.

3) Energy needs: hydro projects

Conventionally, India, for its energy requirements, developed hydroelectric projects for two potential reasons: a) cost factor and b) fuel availability. However, it has now been proven that hydroelectric projects are more environmentally dangerous than their advantages.

4) Climate casualties

In 2023, when recorded climate casualties started climbing, we thought it might be just a one-off thing. However, with this year’s heat-related deaths, floods and landslides, the numbers from natural calamities are rapidly climbing. We are sitting on a Climate Time Bomb!

We have crossed all the danger marks. Climate action and accountability can only save mankind.

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India to Develop Taxonomy for Climate Finance

Sonal Desai

The Budget 2024-25, for the first time saw focused measures for climate mitigation.

The announcement of the taxonomy for climate finance is a significant step by the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman.

The Government of India announced creation of taxonomy for climate finance to increase the availability of funding for climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas emission reduction.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the initiative during her Budget speech today. She said that the taxonomy will increase the amount of capital available for climate adaptation and mitigation. It will also help the nation fulfil its climate commitments and make the transition to a greener economy.

The fight against climate change requires an energy transition. This translates to supporting multiple sources of renewable energy. To facilitate the transition, especially with a focus on solar, Ms Sitharaman suggested adding more capital goods to the list of exempt goods to be used in the domestic production of solar panels and cells to facilitate the energy transition.

As a first step, the government intends to release a policy paper outlining suitable energy transition routes that strike a balance between the needs of economic expansion, job creation, and environmental sustainability. This is in-line with the plan to maintain strong and more resource-efficient economic growth, and energy security in terms of availability, affordability, and accessibility, as outlined in the interim budget,.

It plans to introduce a pumped storage policy to support renewable energy integration.

Nuclear in limelight:

After a long gap, nuclear power has found its way in budget announcement.

Ms Sitharaman announced significant initiatives for nuclear energy development in the Union Budget 2024, marking a significant step towards diversifying India’s energy mix.

The goal of this strategic change is to increase the share of nuclear energy in India’s power generation mix.

As per the Department of Atomic Energy, nuclear energy is the fifth-largest source of electricity for India which contributes about 3% of the total electricity generation in the country. India has over 22 nuclear reactors in 7 power plants across the country which produces 6780 MW of nuclear power.
Contextually, the government intends to collaborate with the private sector to establish Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) and advance small modular reactor technology for nuclear power. The objective of this initiative is to improve India’s energy mix and support domestic nuclear technology.

On a negative note, the FM completely skipped mention about the wind power and other energy segments.

Presently, renewable energy projects can only receive loans of up to Rs 30 crore, even though the RBI has designated it as a priority secto

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Is India’s Real Estate Sector Aiding Net-Zero?

Sonal Desai

Is the real estate segment taking pole position in augmenting India’s net-zero journey?

LEED Certified Buildings Increasing in India: What does this mean for the construction industry and the impact on the environment?

According to UNEP, the buildings and construction sector, responsible for 37% of global emissions and 34% of energy demand, is the largest greenhouse gas emitter.

Green buildings promote sustainable, resource-efficient construction and use throughout a building’s life cycle, aiming to reduce environmental impact through efficient water, energy, and material use.

Researchers are exploring technological improvements to reduce carbon footprint, with the most significant environmental impact being pollution from fossil fuel consumption.

India is currently the fourth largest market for LEED, with over 2.6 million square feet of space certified using LEED. With 40% of Indians expected to reside in urban areas by 2030, the entire value chain of the Indian real estate industry must collectively adopt sustainable development practices.

Some developments prove a point.
  • India has achieved 3rd position in the 2023 LEED certification rankings, solidifying its position as a global leader in sustainable development and resource-efficient buildings.

    With this, the country has completed 248 projects covering over 77 million square feet, showcasing its growing environmental consciousness and commitment to sustainable development.

    India ranks second in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED certification in 2022, with 323 projects awarded certification, covering over 10.47 million GSM of space. India’s ranking is a result of its growing adoption of LEED to reduce emissions and support citizen health. Green Business Certification Inc. administers LEED certifications in India.

  • The GRIHA Council, a not-for-profit organization, promotes green buildings in India. The council has certified more than 80 buildings as green to date. Despite less than 2% of buildings being green, 60% of infrastructure is expected to be unbuilt within the next 20 years, presenting significant development opportunities.
  • Conscious buyers and investors force developers to obtain LEED/GRIHA certifications. These lend credibility to a green project.
  • Additionally, strict compliance laws and international competition are also forcing the developer community to obtain green credits.

    The Indian government has recognized the importance of sustainability in the real estate sector, introducing regulations and initiatives like GRIHA and LEED to encourage sustainable building practices.

    LEED certification in India offers a pathway to sustainable construction, offering benefits such as energy savings, water conservation, and a greener future for the nation. Prefabrication, a technology that reduces carbon emissions, time, costs, and construction waste, is becoming increasingly popular in India.

But do LEED and GRIHA certifications guarantee sustainable practices?

Critics argue that LEED certification is often criticized for its lack of sustainability and focus on design over performance.

For example, buildings are required to report energy and water usage, but it’s unclear if they are saving energy. Regular meetings can help ensure proper resource use. As LEED status increases, businesses may seek its approval, leading to increased incentives and blindly following its requirements without questioning its purpose.

A major point that developers must focus on is building lifecycle management. Corporates and residents must leverage bike tracks or walking tracks and use public transport which aids the reasons for obtaining the credits and certificates.

Some questions:

But is there a linear process or a regulation that brings all the stakeholders on a single platform? Uses platformization strategies to provide long-term visibility on a project? And transparency that encourages even the smallest stakeholder to voice his thoughts?

This may sound like an ideal world theory. But the time is ripe to put it into practice.

The setting up of a loss and damage fund (LDF) to finance climate change damage during COP 28 is a welcome move. However, it is yet to gain traction beyond the initial funds announced at the event. Experts note that by 2030, vulnerable nations could face annual damages worth $290-580 billion, with the total cost rising to $1-1.8 trillion by 2050.

India could pave the way in climate mitigation and the real estate segment can be a key player in the endeavors!

Our take:

As per Global Data, India’s construction market is expected to grow at an annual rate of growth (AAGR) of more than 5% between 2025 and 2028, from $825.6 billion in 2023. The growth will be driven by investments in the hotel, industrial, green energy, and transportation infrastructure projects credited with the market’s expansion.

While this is a great opportunity for the country to expand infrastructure and invite domestic as well as global investors, it also throws a harsh light on the environmental impact of rapid, un-governed rampant construction.

India is on the cusp of obtaining its net-zero targets. The real estate sector is at the forefront of enabling the country to achieve its goals. Large developers are setting net-zero targets and onboarding experts embarking on their carbon-positive journey.

I believe that both LEED and GRIHA are serving the right purpose. But we need a strong policy push and regulations to monitor the segment. The world is currently witnessing the impact of climate change. Heatwaves, forest fires, and floods have caused havoc in the lives of people and property.

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Google, HSBC to Offer Venture Debt financing Option to GCR-Sustainability Companies

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HSBC and Google Cloud have partnered to expedite climate mitigation and resilience for businesses participating in the Google Cloud Ready (GCR)– Sustainability program through funding and support.

As part of the partnership launch, HSBC is financing LevelTen Energy with venture debt. LevelTen Energy is a GCR-Sustainability-validated company that facilitates over $5 billion in clean energy transactions.

Google Cloud plans to increase the number of partners in the program over the next two years. HSBC plans to secure $1 billion in climate tech finance for companies within the GCR-Sustainability ecosystem, aiming to connect with its customer base.

GCR-Sustainability is a Google Cloud validation program for companies aiming to reduce carbon emissions, enhance sustainability in value chains, and identify climate risks through ESG data processing.

During a declining investment in climate tech start-ups, partnerships and innovative financing solutions are crucial for accelerating growth and developing scale-appropriate solutions, said Natalie Blyth, Global Head, Commercial Banking Sustainability, HSBC. “By combining financing support, cloud technologies, and connectivity to partners across our combined footprints, we will help climate tech vendors accelerate their growth, and develop the solutions we urgently need at scale.”

“The scale of climate challenge requires a global ecosystem of technology providers bringing solutions that drive impact,” said Justin Keeble, Managing Director, Global Sustainability, Google Cloud.

Ross Trenary, Chief Financial Officer, LevelTen, said, “This venture debt package will enable us to scale our platform, which provides transaction infrastructure for carbon-free energy buyers, sellers, and financiers. HSBC’s global reach aligns with our international presence while giving us opportunities to connect with HSBC clients that are looking to achieve green goals.”

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Climate action: Adapting or Mitigating?

Renjini Liza Varghese

A crucial question recently struck me after a conversation with an industry expert: are we truly tackling climate change through mitigation, or are we merely adapting to its consequences?

While both perspectives have merit, the reality is unsettling – most current efforts lean heavily towards adaptation, a reactive approach to immediate and near-term crises.

This isn’t to downplay the importance of resilience. Responding to floods, droughts, and other climate events is vital. However, it shouldn’t overshadow the urgent need for proactive mitigation strategies. We must move beyond short-term fixes and implement a long-term vision with concrete deadlines. Sadly, COP28, which concluded in Dubai on December 8th, 2023, lacked this crucial element.

The gap in mitigation action stems from a confluence of factors. These include:

Data Gaps: While scientific evidence paints a clear picture of the climate crisis, we lack micro-geographical data for enabling communities to effectively prepare for local impacts.

Flawed Strategies: Many countries, regardless of their development status, have nominal mitigation plans riddled with loopholes that allow them to avoid accountability for missed targets.

Technological Lag: Despite efforts to develop climate prediction tools, a significant gap remains. Initiatives like India’s focus on precise climate forecasting for extreme weather events represent promising steps.

Unreliable Finance: While financial commitments are made, developed nations often fall short in mobilizing the necessary climate funds. The newly established “damage and loss” fund offers a glimmer of hope, but its scope is limited. Green funds, too, face challenges like greenwashing, making it difficult to track their actual utilization in mitigation efforts.

Implementation Delays: Reports before COP28 highlighted widespread lags in countries meeting their climate goals. A drastic course correction is needed, demanding a top-down approach that prioritizes community-level benefits while fostering global collaboration and joint action.

Bridging these gaps requires a multi-pronged approach:

  • Strengthening Green Initiatives: Investing in green technologies, renewable energy, and sustainable practices is essential.
  • Maximizing Green Funds: Effective allocation and utilization of these funds, along with robust monitoring mechanisms, is crucial.
  • Leveraging Native Knowledge: Indigenous communities hold invaluable knowledge about living in harmony with nature. Incorporating their wisdom can empower local adaptation and resilience.
  • Micro-data Driven Strategies: Focusing on acquiring and utilizing geospatial data will equip communities with the precise information they need to prepare for and manage local climate impacts.

Above all, we need a collective commitment to move beyond adaptation and embrace mitigation. I believe that the year 2024 will be a turning point, marked by the emergence of innovative technologies and a renewed focus on mitigation. Let’s work together to ensure that this year becomes a defining moment in our collective fight against climate change.

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2023: A Year Defined by Climate Change

Renjini Liza Varghese

The year 2023 can be defined in a single phrase: the year of climate change realization.

The veil of denial has lifted, revealing the stark reality of a warming planet and its devastating consequences. Communities, governments, and even individuals are finally waking up to the urgency of the climate crisis.

However, this realization remains just that—a realization. The necessary action, the translation of awareness into decisive steps, is still woefully lacking. We stand at the precipice of change, but instead of leaping, we seem content to tiptoe at the edge.

The blame for this inaction cannot be solely placed on the authorities. This is a collective crisis, requiring a collective solution. We, as humans, have a notoriously short memory and are quick to move on from the scars of one climate disaster to the other. We celebrate resilience when communities rebuild—mistaking it for a permanent solution instead of a temporary bandage on a gaping wound.

I think that the following 5 steps will enable us to prevent/tackle climate change.

1. Awareness: The crucial missing ingredient is widespread awareness. Apathy and ignorance remain formidable foes. We need robust efforts to educate and prepare communities for the inevitable onslaught of climate events. This requires accurate data, a scientific foundation that is still desperately lacking. Governments must prioritize data collection and analysis, building a solid platform for informed action.

2. Community Preparedness: Climate change is already displacing communities, and mass migrations are on the horizon. How do we navigate this complex challenge? Wisdom lies in learning from indigenous communities, who possess a deep understanding of living in harmony with nature. We must build upon their knowledge, promote circular economies, and create resilient communities that can withstand the blows of climate change.

3. Building and Rebuilding with Climate in Mind: Reconstruction after disasters must be done with a climate-resilient lens. Developed nations have a moral obligation to support this endeavor, providing resources and expertise. Sustainability, and not profit, must be the driving force behind rebuilding efforts.

4. Policy Alignment: Empty promises of green futures and resilient planets ring hollow when policies paint a different picture. Governments must bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality, aligning their policies with the urgency of the climate crisis. The future of our planet, and the lives of generations to come, depend on this alignment.

5. Affordable Technology: Technology is a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. But its effectiveness hinges on affordability. Collaboration between governments, corporations, and the private sector is crucial to making climate-friendly technologies accessible to all. Additionally, data must be collected and utilized effectively to guide mitigation and implementation strategies.

The year 2023 was a year of realization, but it must be followed by a decade of action. We cannot afford to let this moment slip through our fingers. Let us turn awareness into action, collective apathy into collective responsibility, and build a future where our planet and its inhabitants can thrive, not just survive.

Let’s leave a GREEN LEGACY for our future generations!

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Maharashtra sets up panel to accelerate climate action

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The Maharashtra government has set up a panel to monitor implementation of the Maharashtra State Action Plan for Climate Change (MSAPCC).

The panel is a step by the Maharashtra government to accelerate its initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet climate goals in accordance with the Paris Agreement.

The panel will be headed by a director and experts from climate finance, climate mitigation, climate adaption and a project consultant.

The MSAPCC is a comprehensive strategy developed by the state government to study the impact of carbon footprint and mitigate climate action. The initiatives are in sync with the National Plan on Climate Change (NPCC).

It must be noted that the NPCC was introduced in 2008 under the guidance of the Prime minister’s council on climate change, to identify different strategies to promote climate change-related issues and initiate action to tackle the same.

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