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Small states are at the frontline of escalating climate risks that endanger lives, damage critical infrastructure, and undermine long-term economic st...
India is already facing the devastating impacts of climate change such as rising temperatures, extreme weather, and economic losses, making climate considerations...
The report titled Climate Transition: A Roadmap for Banks in Emerging Markets is a timely and comprehensive guide for banks in emerging and developing...
India, the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, faces growing climate vulnerabilities from extreme weather events. In response, the government...
ARTICLES
20 February 2025
The missing link: Why MSMEs need more than just budgetary support for green growth
Publisher name: Carbon Copy
Despite their economic significance, India’s MSMEs face barriers in accessing green finance, from high interest rates to lack of sustainability data. Budget 2025 supports growth, but does it enable a low-carbon transition?
5 February 2025
Bioeconomy financing: Impact on India’s sustainable agriculture initiatives
Publisher name: Sustainable Agriculture
With India’s agriculture deeply vulnerable to climate risks, financing solutions like blended finance, green bonds, and public-private partnerships are essential to unlocking investments in bio-based innovations—ranging from biogas plants to precision agriculture. As the country’s bioeconomy is poised to reach US $300 billion by 2030, strategic financial interventions can accelerate the shift toward circular and regenerative farming practices, ensuring long-term food security and environmental sustainability.
23 January 2025
What are supply chain emissions?
Publisher name: Sustainability Karma
Supply chain emissions encompass indirect greenhouse gas emissions occurring throughout a company’s value chain, including both upstream and downstream activities. While Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are well-established, the concept of Scope 4 emissions, also known as “avoided emissions,” is emerging, highlighting reductions achieved outside a product’s lifecycle due to its use.
22 August 2024
Balancing the Climate Transition with Economic Growth: A Tug of War or a Surge in the Same Direction?
Publisher name: GARP
As climate impacts worsen, EMDEs face significant hurdles, including high upfront costs, financial constraints, and the need for innovative financing solutions. The article highlights how traditional financial mechanisms fall short in supporting the required transition and advocates for the adoption of innovative financing strategies, such as blended finance, to bridge investment gaps, de-risk projects, and foster sustainable economic development.
9 July 2024
Climate Crisis: Oxfam claims rich countries are overstating financial support to poor countries
Publisher name: CNBC TV18
The latest Oxfam report argues that the ‘true value’ of climate finance provided by rich countries to help poorer countries cope with the effects of climate change is much lesser than the volume quoted. Namita Vikas shares her insights on scaling domestic climate flows to developing countries and the vital role of data when it comes to climate finance reporting across jurisdictions.
BOOK CHAPTERS & JOURNAL ARTICLES
February 2025
Bioeconomy financing: Impact on India’s sustainable agriculture initiatives
This article, published in Agriculture Today, explores the role of bioeconomy financing in advancing India’s sustainable agriculture initiatives. It highlights the sector’s vulnerability to climate risks and the potential of bio-based solutions to enhance resilience and sustainability. The piece also examines innovative financing mechanisms and global best practices, emphasising the need for private capital mobilisation and international collaboration to unlock the sector’s full potentia
February 2024
Climate Finance: Building resilient and sustainable agricultural economy
The article from Agriculture Today examines the critical role of climate finance in building a resilient and sustainable agricultural economy, particularly in India where the sector is highly vulnerable to climate change. The article highlights the urgent need for innovative financial instruments, climate-smart practices, and inclusive policies to mobilise capital, support smallholders, and ensure a just transition towards sustainable agriculture.
October – December 2023
Demystifying sustainable finance and climate risks for Indian banks
Namita Vikas’s article on demystifying sustainable finance and climate risks for Indian banks features in Bank Quest Journal by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF).
6th October 2022
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.
2nd July 2022
Role of banks & 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.