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अगर देखनी है ग्रीन और क्लीन दिल्ली, तो जिम्मेदारी से उठाएं ये कदम

प्रदूषण से बचना और फिर प्रदूषण को कम करने की कोशिश करना ही दिल्ली-एनसीआर में स्वस्थ्य रहने का एकमात्र फॉर्म्युला है। एक्सपर्ट के अनुसार, जब तक हर व्यक्ति अपनी जिम्मेदारी नहीं समझता प्रदूषण से जंग कमजोर ही रहेगी। अकेले न तो सरकार न आम लोग इससे निपट सकते हैं। इस जंग में हो शामिल सीएसई (सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरमेंट) की एग्जीक्यूटिव डायरेक्टर अनुमिता राय चौधरी ने बताया कि प्रदूषित माहौल में सबसे पहले खुद को सेफ रखना ही हमारी जिम्मेदारी है। प्रदूषण के स्तर के हिसाब से मास्क पहनना बहुत जरूरी है। पीएम 2.5 का स्तर 100 एमजीसीएम से अधिक हो गया है तो मास्क पहनना चाहिए। अस्थमा के मरीजों को दवाइयां हमेशा अपने पास रखनी चाहिए। सरकार की तरफ से जारी एडवाइजरी व सिटिजंस चार्टर का पालन करने की कोशिश करें। खाना हेल्दी खाएं ताकि इम्युनिटी कम न हो। योगा करें, भारी एक्सरसाइज से बचें। इसके बाद लोग प्रदूषण को कम करने के उपाय कर सकते हैं।

India’s environmental challenges highlighted at Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2025

ALWAR: As 2025 unfolds, India faces both promising developments and significant challenges in its environmental journey, according to Sunita Narain, Director General of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). Speaking at the Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2025, an annual gathering of journalists covering environmental and developmental issues, Narain highlighted a growing public consciousness about environmental concerns, as evidenced by the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, where clean air, the Yamuna river, and waste management emerged as key voter concerns. “There is good and bad news as we move ahead in 2025. The good news is the increased environmental consciousness. Governments are introducing programs for the environment; farmers are prioritizing soil and water conservation; industries recognize the need for resource security without conflicts. However, the bad news is that our programs lack ambition, institutions remain weak, and our approach to environmental management is costly and non-inclusive,” Narain stated. The event, held at the Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute in Nimli, Rajasthan, brought together over 80 journalists from across India. During the dialogue, Narain launched the 2025 State of India’s Environment report alongside India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, former Planning Commission Deputy Chairperson Montek Singh Ahluwalia, and financial expert Raj Liberhan. Speaking to the gathering, Amitabh Kant underscored the dire state of India’s urban air quality, citing a report that placed 42 Indian cities among the world’s 50 most polluted. “This is a glaring failure of municipal governance. We need to replicate successful models from cities like Surat and Indore,” he said. Ahluwalia addressed critical issues related to water management and industrial pollution, warning that water scarcity would intensify unless drastic measures were taken. “We must acknowledge that water needs to be economized—either by nationalizing and rationing supply or by pricing it appropriately. Additionally, there must be zero tolerance for industrial pollution and wastewater discharge. The polluter must pay, whether big or small,” he asserted. The newly released State of India’s Environment report cites data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, confirming that 2024 was the first calendar year where the global average temperature clearly exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. “For Generation Alpha, which will comprise an estimated two billion people by 2025, this is an inheritance of profound loss. Climate change has shifted from being an impending planetary emergency to an ongoing crisis,” the report’s authors noted. In fact, 2024 was officially the warmest year on record, with the global temperature averaging 1.60°C above the pre-industrial era (1850-1900) baseline. Kiran Pandey, Programme Director for Environmental Resources at CSE, remarked, “2024 will be remembered as the year that marked the clear divide between the pre- and post-climate change eras.” She further explained that rising atmospheric moisture levels—estimated to increase by 7% for every 1°C rise in global temperature—are exacerbating extreme weather events. CSE’s analysis indicates a worrying trend in extreme weather events across India. In 2024, India experienced extreme weather events on 255 of the first 274 days of the year, compared to 235 days in 2023 and 241 days in 2022. The impact on agriculture has been severe, with 3.2 million hectares of cropland affected in 2024—a staggering 74% increase from 2022. With climate change intensifying, experts at the conference called for urgent policy reforms, better urban planning, and a more robust approach to environmental governance. The dialogue concluded with a renewed call to action for all stakeholders—governments, industries, and citizens—to accelerate sustainable development efforts and ensure a healthier future for the next generation.

2024 Hottest Year on Record, CSE Releases India’s Environment Report

2024 Hottest Year on Record: There is good and bad news as we move ahead in 2025. The good news is there is increased environmental consciousness. The 2025 Delhi assembly elections told us that clean air, clean Yamuna, and garbage on the streets were issues that voters were concerned about. Governments are introducing programmes for environment; farmers care about their soil and water; industry needs resource security without any conflicts. On the ‘bad news’ front, we are saddled with programmes that are not ambitious enough; institutions that are weak; and a way of environmental management that is expensive and non-inclusive,” said Sunita Narain, director general, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) here today. She was speaking at the Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2025, an annual conclave of journalists from India who write on environment and development issues. Over 80 journalists from across the country are participating in this one-of-its-kind platform, organised every year by CSE at its facility, the Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute, located in Nimli, Rajasthan. Narain released the 2025 State of India’s Environment report along with India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant; former deputy chairperson of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia; and management and financial guru Raj Liberhan. Addressing the assembled mediapersons, Kant said: “If in India, 42 of our cities are among the world’s 50 most polluted ones — this points to a huge failure of municipal governance. We need to replicate successful models of cities like Surat and Indore.” Ahluwalia focused on two critical aspects – that of water use and pricing and of industrial pollution. He pointed out: “With time, water issues will become worse. We have to recognise that water has to be economised – either you nationalise and ration the entire water supply or you price water adequately… With industry, there should be absolutely no compromise on pollution and wastewater. The polluter must pay – regardless of whether they are small or large.” Warmest year on record The State of India’s Environment report quotes the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, which says that 2024 was the first calendar year with a global average temperature “clearly exceeding” 1.5 o C above the pre-industrial level. Write the report’s authors: “For the first generation of the 21 st century – Generation Alpha – it is an inheritance of profound loss. For their predecessors, climate change has been an unfolding planetary emergency. But Generation Alpha – which will comprise an estimated two billion people by 2025, making it the largest generation in history – is enduring a climatologically changed, warmer planet.” The year 2024, in fact, was the warmest year on record, with the average global temperature at 1.60 o C above the pre-industrial era (1850-1900) average. Says Kiran Pandey, programme director, environmental resources at CSE: “2024 will be remembered as the year that divided the pre- and post-climate change eras.” She adds: “Given the fact that atmospheric moisture levels rise by 7 per cent for every one degree rise in global average temperatures, this is a perfect brew for planetary disruptions in terms of extreme weather events.” CSE’s assessment indicates that India saw more frequent and intense extreme weather events in 2024, compared to the previous two years. In the first nine months of 2024, India witnessed extreme weather events on 255 of the 274 days as against 235 days for the same period in 2023 and 241 days in 2022. The events drastically impacted agriculture, with 3.2 million hectares of cropland affected in 2024 – 74 per cent more than in 2022.

Climate justice has become a 'dirty word' amid geopolitical shifts: Environmentalist Sunita Narain

Environmentalist Sunita Narain said on Wednesday that the concept of climate justice is being undermined as global trade conicts and political shifts reshape climate action. Addressing the Centre for Science and Environment's annual Anil Agarwal Dialogue here, the CSE director general said that US President Donald Trump's policies, coupled with economic deglobalization, have turned climate justice into a "dirty word". Narain said that starting from the 1990s, rich countries shifted industrial production to emerging economies like China and India which allowed rich nations to maintain high consumption levels without cutting their emissions. Now, as countries are nally forced to act on climate change, backlash is growing. "There is anger against the government, against renewable energy, against electrication. Trump has only capitalized on this anger," she said. "They want their jobs back. They say they want manufacturing back. But where will the labour come from? And more importantly, will bringing back manufacturing does not lead to more emissions in their own countries?" Narain said that this has serious implications for the global carbon budget, which is the amount of carbon dioxide the world can emit from 1850 to 2030 to keep temperatures below 1.5 degrees Celsius. "The US, which had a 24 per cent share of the budget, was expected to reduce it to 22 per cent. But with Trump, its share will actually increase. China was at 13 per cent and was expected to rise to 16 per cent. This leaves no space for the rest of the world," she said. "The appropriation that was done ... There are no apologies about it. The word 'climate justice,' the word 'climate equity' has become a dirty word. But what happens to us? We need to grow, we need to develop, we need more energy. Where will that come from?" She said there was good news on the domestic front, pointing out that in the 2025 Delhi Assembly election, a survey by CSE revealed that voters considered issues like the Yamuna's condition, air quality, and garbage as key factors in their decision to vote out the AAP government. She said that this marked a shift, as environmental concerns were no longer limited to elite, middleclass neighbourhoods.

Global Trade Shifts Open Doors For India, It’s Time To Lead Cleantech: Amitabh Kant

Geopolitical instability has disrupted global trade, creating a vacuum that India must use to boost its cleantech manufacturing and economic growth, former NITI Aayog CEO and India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday. In his address at the annual Anil Agarwal Dialogue organised by the Centre for Science and Environment, Amitabh Kant highlighted India’s potential to become a global leader in battery manufacturing, electric two-wheeler, and three-wheeler production, and other sustainable industries. “It’s a huge opportunity for India to do battery manufacturing. If you do not do this, we will become a colony importing goods from China and our imports in all these clean tech manufacturing will become huge, much more than what we do in terms of oil,” he said. He recalled how China stepped up when US President Donald Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement in 2016. As a result, China now controls 80 per cent of the world’s critical minerals. Amitabh Kant believes a similar opportunity is emerging, and India should seize it to strengthen its clean-tech sector. However, he also pointed out weaknesses in India’s municipal governance, stating that poor management has worsened pollution and urban challenges. “If 42 of the cities in India are amongst the 50 worst polluting cities in the world, then there is a huge failure of municipal governance,” he said. He added that it has nothing to do with finances or the Central government. He stressed the need for better pricing of water and electricity to prevent wastage, contending that free electricity has led to excessive groundwater extraction. He suggested a pricing model where those who consume less should pay lower rates, while heavy consumers should pay significantly more. “I entirely agree that water needs to be priced because India, with 17 per cent of the world’s population, has just 4 per cent of water,” he noted. He added that 90 per cent of water is being consumed by agriculture. “That means rice and sugar cane are consuming all your water. And we are actually exporting virtual water in the name of basmati rice,” he noted. Citing Singapore’s transformation from a per capita income of $600 in 1965 to $90,000 today, he said India can achieve similar success through governance and economic reforms.

13th in India: Bengal scores better in SDG ranking

Nimli, Alwar (Rajasthan): West Bengal showed a marginal improvement in its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) ranking, achieving an overall score of 72.1 in 2023-24, compared to 70 in 2022-23 and 62 in 2021-22. According to the latest State of India's Environment Report 2025 by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Bengal ranked 13th among 28 Indian states, with notable progress in some SDGs while lagging behind in others. Uttarakhand topped the rankings with a score of 79.2, while Bihar was at the bottom with 56.9. The report was released on Feb 14 at the Anil Agarwal Dialogue '25 in Nimli, Rajasthan, by former Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, and CSE director general Sunita Narain. It highlights India's efforts to align SDGs with flagship govt schemes, emphasising the urgency to achieve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. "The clock is ticking," said Narain. "India must bridge the data and policy gaps to meet the 2030 Agenda effectively." The UN General Assembly designed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. The SDGs are a part of the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. West Bengal performed well in certain SDGs, ranking first in SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 14 (Life Below Water) among coastal states. It also secured the 4th position in SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). However, the state struggled in critical areas, ranking 22nd in SDG 1 (No Poverty), 17th in SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), 21st in SDG 5 (Gender Equality), 25th in SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 26th in SDG 13 (Climate Action). "As the world's most populous nation, home to over 1.4 billion people, India's progress on SDGs matters not just for itself but for the planet," said Richard Mahapatra of CSE, who led the study. He pointed out that between 2019 and 2022, India's SDG performance fell behind global trends, and while 2023 saw a slight recovery, the country's 2024 ranking remains a concern at 109th out of 167 countries assessed. The study highlights several shortcomings in India's SDG tracking system. The 2023-24 govt assessment removed the indicator for eradicating extreme poverty under SDG 1. SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) lacks a direct measure for water quality, while SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) does not include global indicators such as carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion or the share of renewable energy in total consumption. The report underscores need for focused interventions, as 16 states and UTs, including populous regions like UP, Gujarat, Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, have met less than half of their targets in 30-43% of SDG indicators.

India must seize global supply chain disruption as opportunity: Amitabh Kant

Former Niti Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday that while geopolitical instability has fractured global trade, India must capitalize on this "vacuum" to accelerate clean-tech manufacturing and economic growth. Addressing the Centre for Science and Environment's annual Anil Agarwal Dialogue here, he said India has the potential to dominate sectors like battery manufacturing, electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler production, and other sustainable industries. "You have a war going on for over 1,000 days in the heart of Europe. So, the period of stability which was created after World War Two has come to an end. And you have a breakdown of global supply chains across the world," Kant said. "But whatever is happening, I personally am of the view that this is a huge, huge opportunity for India, because there is a vacuum," he said. He said that when Donald Trump exited the Paris Agreement (for the first time in 2016), China stepped up and now controls 80 per cent of the world's critical minerals. A similar vacuum is emerging, and India must take the lead in clean-tech manufacturing, Kant said. "It's a huge opportunity for India to do battery manufacturing. If you do not do this, we will become a colony importing goods from China and our imports in all these clean tech manufacturing will become huge, much more than what we do in terms of oil," he cautioned.

Climate Justice: A Dirty Word in Today's Political Climate?

Environmentalist Sunita Narain has raised concerns about the erosion of climate justice amid shifting global politics and trade conflicts. Speaking at the Centre for Science and Environment's Anil Agarwal Dialogue, she criticized US President Donald Trump's policies for worsening the climate change battle. Narain discussed the historical shift since the 1990s, where wealthy nations outsourced industrial production to countries such as China and India, thus maintaining consumption levels without reducing emissions. She expressed concern over the rising backlash against climate action, with rhetoric demanding jobs and manufacturing to return to richer nations. The environmental implications are significant, she warned, particularly for the global carbon budget. There is a lack of apology for past appropriations of carbon space, turning 'climate justice' into a contested term. In India, however, environmental issues are gaining traction as influential political topics, with voters prioritizing issues like air quality and water conditions in decision-making.

Pollution politics: Can BJP deliver where AAP fell short?

The recently concluded Assembly elections for Delhi, finally allowed the oft-ignored air pollution issue to take centre stage. During the campaigns, three major political parties i.e., the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) made numerous competing promises to address the prolonged health emergency in the national capital. As per the recently carried out Lokniti-CSDS Survey, covering 3,137 respondents across 28 assembly constituencies, more than eight of every 10 respondents expressed their dissatisfaction with the air pollution and nonavailability of clean drinking water. Even beyond Delhi’s border, several parts of Northern India were blanketed in a toxic and poisonous haze for months, with AQI levels worsening with each passing day, leaving Delhi’s residents with little cohesive response from key political actors. The recent Delhi elections took place amid one of the worst air pollution crises. Leading up to the elections, the well-known environmental think tank, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released a report highlighting the concerns related to public health due to the worsening levels of the Air Quality Index (AQI). Even beyond Delhi’s border, several parts of Northern India were blanketed in a toxic and poisonous haze for months, with AQI levels worsening with each passing day, leaving Delhi’s residents with little cohesive response from key political actors. While the issue has been persistently featured in manifestos and speeches, the question remains whether these promises will materialise into positive outcomes.

India must seize global supply chain disruption as opportunity: Amitabh Kant

Alwar (Rajasthan), Feb 26 (PTI) Former Niti Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday that while geopolitical instability has fractured global trade, India must capitalize on this "vacuum" to accelerate clean-tech manufacturing and economic growth. Addressing the Centre for Science and Environment's annual Anil Agarwal Dialogue here, he said India has the potential to dominate sectors like battery manufacturing, electric two-wheeler and threewheeler production, and other sustainable industries. "You have a war going on for over 1,000 days in the heart of Europe. So, the period of stability which was created after World War Two has come to an end. And you have a breakdown of global supply chains across the world," Kant said. "But whatever is happening, I personally am of the view that this is a huge, huge opportunity for India, because there is a vacuum," he said. He said that when Donald Trump exited the Paris Agreement (for the first time in 2016), China stepped up and now controls 80 per cent of the world's critical minerals. A similar vacuum is emerging, and India must take the lead in clean-tech manufacturing, Kant said. "It's a huge opportunity for India to do battery manufacturing. If you do not do this, we will become a colony importing goods from China and our imports in all these clean tech manufacturing will become huge, much more than what we do in terms of oil," he cautioned. Kant also expressed concern over the poor state of municipal governance in Indian cities, which he said has exacerbated pollution and mismanagement. "If 42 of the cities in India are amongst the 50 worst polluting cities in the world, then there is a huge failure of municipal governance. It has nothing to do with finance. It has nothing to do with the central government," he asserted. Kant also said that water and electricity in India should be priced properly to prevent wastage. "I entirely agree that water needs to be priced because India, with 17 per cent of the world's population, has just 4 per cent of water. Secondly, 90 per cent of water is being consumed by agriculture. That means rice and sugar cane is consuming all your water. And we are actually exporting virtual water in the name of basmati rice," he said. He added that free electricity has encouraged excessive groundwater extraction. Those who consume less should pay less, and those who use more must pay significantly more. This is how Singapore transformed itself, Kant said, citing its shift from a per capita income of USD 600 in 1965 to USD 90,000 today through governance and economic reforms. PTI GVS ZMN

India must seize global supply chain disruption as opportunity: Amitabh Kant

Former Niti Aayog CEO and India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday that while geopolitical instability has fractured global trade, India must capitalize on this "vacuum" to accelerate clean-tech manufacturing and economic growth. Addressing the Centre for Science and Environment's annual Anil Agarwal Dialogue in Rajasthan's Alwar, he said India has the potential to dominate sectors like battery manufacturing, electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler production, and other sustainable industries. "You have a war going on for over 1,000 days in the heart of Europe. So, the period of stability which was created after World War 2 has come to an end. And you have a breakdown of global supply chains across the world," Kant said. "But whatever is happening, I personally am of the view that this is a huge, huge opportunity for India, because there is a vacuum," he said. He said that when Donald Trump exited the Paris Agreement (for the first time in 2016), China stepped up and now controls 80 per cent of the world's critical minerals. A similar vacuum is emerging, and India must take the lead in clean-tech manufacturing, Kant said. "It's a huge opportunity for India to do battery manufacturing. If you do not do this, we will become a colony importing goods from China and our imports in all these clean tech manufacturing will become huge, much more than what we do in terms of oil," he cautioned. Kant, along with CSE's Director General Sunita Narain and former deputy chairperson of the erstwhile Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia, launched the State of Environment - 2025 report. Narain said there is both good and bad news as we move ahead in 2025. "The good news is that environmental consciousness is increasing. The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections showed that voters were concerned about issues such as clean air, a clean Yamuna, and garbage on the streets. Governments are introducing environmental programmes; farmers care about their soil and water and industries seek resource security without conflicts. "On the 'bad news' front, we are burdened with programmes that lack ambition, institutions that remain weak and an approach to environmental management that is costly and non-inclusive," she said. Kant expressed concern over the poor state of municipal governance in Indian cities, which he said has exacerbated pollution and mismanagement. "If 42 of the cities in India are amongst the 50 worst polluting cities in the world, then there is a huge failure of municipal governance. It has nothing to do with finance. It has nothing to do with the central government," he asserted. Kant also said that water and electricity in India should be priced properly to prevent wastage. "I entirely agree that water needs to be priced because India, with 17 per cent of the world's population, has just 4 per cent of water. Secondly, 90 per cent of water is being consumed by agriculture. That means rice and sugar cane is consuming all your water. And we are actually exporting virtual water in the name of basmati rice," he said. He added that free electricity has encouraged excessive groundwater extraction. Those who consume less should pay less, and those who use more must pay significantly more. This is how Singapore transformed itself, Kant said, citing its shift from a per capita income of USD 600 in 1965 to USD 90,000 today through governance and economic reforms. Citing an example from Nagpur, Kant said that even poor women in the city's poorest slum areas expressed their willingness to pay for water after receiving a piped water supply. "People want to pay for water; it's the politicians and administrators who do not want to charge for it," he said. Kant also criticized populist policies that offer free services without ensuring sustainability. "Everybody has got used to free doles and the Kejriwal system of governance of giving free doles and buying out everybody. And everybody must realize, including women, that if you keep getting free doles, you will make the country go bust," he said. He urged a shift towards efficiency and accountability at all levels of government. "I am a very strong believer that the failure of India is not about finance. It is a failure of good governance at all levels. That must be the hallmark of India," he said.

Climate Justice: A Dirty Word in Today’s Political Climate?

Environmentalist Sunita Narain has raised concerns about the erosion of climate justice amid shifting global politics and trade conflicts. Speaking at the Centre for Science and Environment’s Anil Agarwal Dialogue, she criticized US President Donald Trump’s policies for worsening the climate change battle.

Global trade shifts open doors for India, it’s time to lead cleantech: Amitabh Kant

Geopolitical instability has disrupted global trade, creating a vacuum that India must use to boost its cleantech manufacturing and economic growth, former NITI Aayog CEO and India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday.In his address at the annual Anil Agarwal Dialogue organised by the Centre for Science and Environment, Amitabh Kant highlighted India’s potential to become a global leader in battery manufacturing, electric two-wheeler, and three-wheeler production, and other sustainable industries. “It’s a huge opportunity for India to do battery manufacturing. If you do not do this, we will become a colony importing goods from China and our imports in all these clean tech manufacturing will become huge, much more than what we do in terms of oil,” he said. He recalled how China stepped up when US President Donald Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement in 2016. As a result, China now controls 80 per cent of the world’s critical minerals. Amitabh Kant believes a similar opportunity is emerging, and India should seize it to strengthen its clean-tech sector.

Climate justice has become a ‘dirty word’ amid geopolitical shifts: Environmentalist Sunita Narain

Environmentalist Sunita Narain said on Wednesday that the concept of climate justice is being undermined as global trade conflicts and political shifts reshape climate action. Addressing the Centre for Science and Environment’s annual Anil Agarwal Dialogue here, the CSE director general said that US President Donald Trump’s policies, coupled with economic deglobalization, have turned climate justice into a “dirty word”. Narain said that starting from the 1990s, rich countries shifted industrial production to emerging economies like China and India which allowed rich nations to maintain high consumption levels without cutting their emissions. Now, as countries are finally forced to act on climate change, backlash is growing. “There is anger against the government, against renewable energy, against electrification. Trump has only capitalized on this anger,” she said. “They want their jobs back. They say they want manufacturing back. But where will the labour come from? And more importantly, will bringing back manufacturing does not lead to more emissions in their own countries?” Narain said that this has serious implications for the global carbon budget, which is the amount of carbon dioxide the world can emit from 1850 to 2030 to keep temperatures below 1.5 degrees Celsius. “The US, which had a 24 per cent share of the budget, was expected to reduce it to 22 per cent. But with Trump, its share will actually increase. China was at 13 per cent and was expected to rise to 16 per cent. This leaves no space for the rest of the world,” she said. “The appropriation that was done … There are no apologies about it. The word ‘climate justice,’ the word ‘climate equity’ has become a dirty word. But what happens to us? We need to grow, we need to develop, we need more energy. Where will that come from?” She said there was good news on the domestic front, pointing out that in the 2025 Delhi Assembly election, a survey by CSE revealed that voters considered issues like the Yamuna’s condition, air quality, and garbage as key factors in their decision to vote out the AAP government. She said that this marked a shift, as environmental concerns were no longer limited to elite, middle-class neighbourhoods. A large section of the population now recognized these problems as important, showing that they had become mainstream political issues, she said.

प्रौद्योगिकी क्षेत्र में तेजी से आगे बढ़ने से भारत में बदलाव आएगा : अमिताभ कांत

अलवर (राजस्थान), 27 फरवरी (भाषा) भारत के जी-20 शेरपा अमिताभ कांत ने कहा कि प्रौद्योगिकी क्षेत्र में तेजी से आगे बढ़ने से भारत में बदलाव आएगा। साथ ही देश को वैश्विक व्यवधानों के बीच स्वच्छ प्रौद्योगिकी विनिर्माण में अग्रणी बनने के अवसर का लाभ उठाना चाहिए। ‘सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरनमेंट’ के वार्षिक अनिल अग्रवाल संवाद कार्यक्रम से इतर यहां ‘पीटीआई-भाषा’ को दिए साक्षात्कार में कांत ने यह भी स्वीकार किया कि जलवायु परिवर्तन के लिए ऐतिहासिक रूप से जिम्मेदार विकसित देशों से वित्तीय सहायता की कमी विकासशील देशों के नए जलवायु लक्ष्यों को प्रभावित कर सकती है। कांत ने कहा कि वैश्विक व्यापार में व्यवधानों ने भारत के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण अवसर उत्पन्न किया है।