Environment & Energy
Protecting Nature and Powering Progress: Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future
Overview
India’s environment and energy landscape reflects its rapid growth and unique challenges. As the world’s third-largest greenhouse gas emitter, India faces air and water pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, with urban areas suffering from severe air quality issues. While reliant on fossil fuels like coal, which dominates its energy mix, India is expanding renewable energy efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Ambitious targets include achieving 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, focusing on solar and wind energy. Initiatives like the International Solar Alliance highlight India’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and addressing global environmental concerns.
The Challenges
India faces critical challenges in environmental sustainability and energy security. Urban air pollution from vehicles, industries, and construction poses severe health risks. Water pollution from industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and poor sanitation threatens ecosystems. Deforestation and habitat loss, driven by urbanization, endanger biodiversity. Coal dominates India’s energy mix, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Despite renewable energy targets, progress is hindered by infrastructure gaps, high costs, and technological barriers. Rural reliance on biomass exacerbates deforestation and health issues. Climate change further disrupts agriculture and water resources, requiring collective action for a sustainable and resilient future.
Strategic Challenges
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The Impact Stories
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