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Framework for Mainstreaming Sustainability and Climate Governance in the Oil & Gas and Finance Industries
This research chapter, published in Springer’s book on Responsible Leadership for Sustainability in Uncertain Times, maps a framework to embed sustainability and climate governance in the leadership of the Oil and Gas sector and the Finance sector.
Big gaps in green financing could hamper India's energy transition
India requires cumulative investments of $10 trillion to achieve the net zero target by 2070. With US $44 billion mobilised in 2019-20 for a green transition, India faces a significant green finance gap. Namita Vikas speaks to Mongabay about the challenges and opportunities within mobilizing green finance for India’s energy transition.
SEBI Well-Positioned To Give A Push To Circular Economy In India
Circular economy is emerging as a new frontier in climate action by policymakers and regulators worldwide. While India prepares to transit to a circular economy with developments like the SMART Cities Mission, the field faces significant investment gaps. Namita Vikas provides action-points for SEBI that can scale sustainable finance and institutional investments for India’s circular economy.
Role of Banks and Other Financial Institutions in Enhancing Green Digital Finance
This research chapter, published in Springer’s book on Green Digital Finance and Sustainable Development Goals, highlights the role of banks and financial institutions in utilizing technology to create an enabling ecosystem for sustainable finance. The chapter identifies challenges and opportunities faced by banks and other financial institutions while working toward green fintech solutions.
How Can Oil & Gas Transition to Carbon Negativity Using Alternative Finance?
The Oil and Gas sector needs to accelerate to carbon negativity to mitigate its contribution to GHG emissions. Namita Vikas writes about financing instruments that can aid oil and gas to do so, while also managing the risks associated with low-carbon transition within the sector.
De-risking Bioenergy: How PPP Models Can Crowd in Private Investments
While bioenergy has potential to scale global decarbonisation efforts, its risk perception is high amongst the investor community. Namita Vikas writes on how innovative PPP models can de-risk bioenergy projects and mobilise private capital.