At the UN Climate Summit in New York, leaders sought to build momentum ahead of COP30 in Belém, but the discussions once again highlighted the gap between ambition and delivery. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed that national targets and finance commitments still fall short of what science demands, urging governments to move “further and faster” […]
Written by: Shashank Pandey and Tanya Verma The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated payment in the first phase of benefits for farmers under its Carbon Credit Finance Scheme. This initiative incentivises farmers to plant trees on their agricultural land. The scheme can be broadly classified as an agoforestry carbon credits mechanism. The carbon credits are […]
Written By: Shashank Pandey In May, the Ministry of Finance released India’s draft Climate Finance Taxonomy for public consultation. Positioned as a foundational policy tool, the taxonomy aims to mobilise climate-aligned investments and prevent greenwashing. It seeks to provide clarity to investors by identifying sectors, technologies, and practices that contribute to mitigation, adaptation, or the […]
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