The land-use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector comprises of activities related to utilization of land (such as agriculture or urbanization), changes in land-use (such as converting forested areas to…
India, the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, faces growing climate vulnerabilities from extreme weather events. In response, the government has committed to reducing emission intensity by 45% by 2030
In the wake of 2023 and 2024's extreme weather events, the costs of climate inaction are becoming painfully clear. Human, social, natural, and financial capitals are all bearing the brunt…
The financial sector is undergoing a seismic shift as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations rise to the forefront. This is particularly true in India, a nation increasingly aware of…
The energy sector is the source of approximately three-quarters of global GHG emissions,. Meeting the Paris Agreement's target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C requires significant reductions in atmospheric carbon…
Gender lens investing (GLI) is gaining traction as a powerful impact investment strategy combining financial returns with gender equality. According to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), GLI is an…
Natural capital, encompassing resources such as air, land, water, and biodiversity, plays a vital role in providing ecosystem services, crucial for climate change mitigation and adaptation. In the upcoming decade,…
The push for emission disclosures The regulatory ecosystem on sustainability disclosures has been in flux around the world as work towards the transition to a low-carbon economy accelerates. In this…
The report “Blended Finance: Key to Bridging Energy Transition Gap in Developing Countries”, developed by auctusESG and IEEFA, makes a strong case for the use of blended finance as a pivotal mechanism
The role of climate stress test exercises in bank supervision is becoming increasingly prominent. Regulatory authorities have been conducting supervisory climate stress tests to evaluate the potential impact of climate-related…
