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Need support from private sector to upscale sustainable solutions: Dr Susan George, Director, MoEF&CC, Govt of India

Govt policies providing enabling framework for industry to adopt the path of sustainability: Director, MoEF&CC

Finance with low cost of capital important to meet India’s decarbonization goal: Deputy Director General, IRENA

Imperative to imbibe nature and culture in work culture to achieve prosperity: Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS, MoEF&CC

India is a laboratory for the World in Just Transition: Jennifer Morgan, State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, Federal Foreign Office of Germany

Experts Urge Co-creation, Upskilling and Shared values for Clean Energy Access at COP27

Energy Efficiency, Electrification and Renewable Energy leading India to Secure Net-Zero Pathway: Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary, MNRE

Time for India to lead the sustainable consumption of resources globally: C K Mishra, Former Secretary, MoEF&CC

Climate change should be called 'climate crisis': Resident Representative, UNDP

Long-term strategy underway to meet India's 2070 targets under Paris Agreement: Secretary, MoEF&CC, GoI

Govt of India through PLI scheme to provide incentives to the tune of USD 26 billion to meet SDGs: Amitabh Kant

UK-India Investing for Growth Forum

Diversification and adoption of technology crucial for promoting vegetable farming: Horticulture Commissioner

Govt's priority is to develop indigenous, sustainable & economically viable transportation system: Nitin Gadkari

Industry to focus on economically viable technologies, alternate fuel solutions to support public transportation - Nitin Gadkari

Indian Railways moving towards deep decarbonization pathways - Principal ED, Railway Board

Railways needs $600 billion by 2030 to NDC goal on freight - Principal ED, Railway Board

Cut investment barriers to supercharge Indian green finance sector: City of London Corporation-FICCI report

Industries can make money reclaiming 90 million hectares degraded land: Anil Kumar Jain, Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment

Appropriate & cost-effective technology vital to curb stubble burning: C. K. Mishra, Secretary, MoEF&CC

Marine litter, SDG monitoring, forestry and adaptation key areas for Indo-German collaboration on environment: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Launch of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) By Ministry Of Environment, Forest and Climate Change a Landmark Step

Govt. working on a regulatory framework to facilitate climate change mitigation efforts of industry: MoEFCC Secretary C K Mishra

India and EU - Co-Creation of Projects in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Clean Energy and Climate Change

India committed to sustainable, green development in raising living standards: PM Modi

Strong business case for corporates to build an ethos to strengthen sustainability: Drinking Water & Sanitation Secretary

World Environment Day 2018 Celebrations Kick Off

Corporates need to look at sustainable development issues relevant to different regions of the country: MoS for Corporate Affairs

India needs to find unique solutions to address climate change and take forward the sustainability agenda: Environment Secretary

The International Solar Alliance Enters into Force Today

PM likely to inaugurate Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo 2017

Enabling technology in fossil fuel plants, transition to renewable energy and improved forest cover reduced India's carbon footprints says Environment Secy. Jha

Govt. ready to fully finance carbon capture technology: Piyush Goyal

Integrated approach of Govt., industry and other stakeholders vital to meet India's INDCs as part of post-2020 climate actions: UNFCCC Executive Secretary

Indian Green Bonds Council launches 2017 program to help meet national climate and development objectives

Launch of Legislators-Business Forum on Low Carbon Local Area Development, A Unique Bottom-Up Model of Partnership

FICCI Side Event on Climate Finance at the India Pavilion, COP 22

FICCI Discusses Scope of India-Africa Cooperation to Achieve Energy & Climate Goals at COP 22

India-Canada Cleantech Roundtable by FICCI and High Commission of Canada in India

Govt. committed to facilitate 'Ease of Doing Responsible Business', says Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar

'International Solar Alliance and Mission Innovation, forged on the sidelines of COP 21, will unlock private sector opportunities in clean energy' - says Secretary Ashok Lavasa

FICCI Suggests Vehicle Replacement Policy to End Uncertainty and Check Pollution

FICCI joins Green Infrastructure Investment Coalition at COP21 in Paris

High powered FICCI Delegation visit to COP 21, Paris

FICCI unveils CEOs Pledge on Climate Responsibility ahead of UNFCCC COP21 in Paris

FICCI delegation to Washington DC on promoting economic diplomacy and cooperation on climate change

FICCI submits report to Government on 'Industry Perspectives on INDCs and Corporate Initiatives on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in India'

Urgent action needed to accelerate alignment of financial system to transit to a low carbon economy

French Special Envoy for COP 21 confident about the successful Paris outcome at a business interactive session at FICCI

FICCI Suggests Sharing of the Subsidy between Centre and States to Replace Old Diesel Vehicle

India prefers 'aspirational' rather than 'prescriptive' approach to global environment concerns: Vice President of India

Two-day International Conference on Global Environmental Issues to begin on March 14 in New Delhi

"Designing a Sustainable Financial System for India"

FICCI applauds the launch of web portal by the Ministry of Environment & Forests for online submission of proposals for forest clearance

FICCI compliments government's moves to balance environment & development imperatives

On-line environment clearance mechanism, a path breaking step by the new Government

FICCI writes to Chief Election Commissioner on Environment & Forest Clearance Process

Durban Platform for Enhanced Action on Climate Change

Industry recommends upholding the principle of equity, having a transparent compliance regime and giving centrality to market based mechanisms

FICCI White Paper suggests creation of separate window under National Clean Energy Fund to facilitate funds flow to solar energy projects

Carbon market experts stress need to simplify CDM procedures , adopt standardized criteria for sustainable development: FICCI Survey

Indian corporates seek clarity from Doha for market mechanisms, CDM Policy Dialogue makes key recommendations including a stabilization fund for carbon credits

Biodiversity clearance norms would add another layer of complexity for industry: FICCI

Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol is the Biggest Triumph at Durban: Says FICCI

Market based mechanisms, technology transfer, trade & climate change FICCI highlights industry perspectives on key issues at Durban climate change talks

Renewable Energy Most Preferred CDM Option for Indian Companies

Methane To Markets Partnership Expo