DC Edit | I2U2 focus right: Unite on food security, clean energy
2 years, 5 months ago

DC Edit | I2U2 focus right: Unite on food security, clean energy

Deccan Chronicle  

The interestingly-named I2U2 grouping and the summit of its leaders offer a reflection of the past, a picture of the present and a sneak peek at the future. And from the looks of it, the summit has left something for everyone to cheer as it has decided to channel technologies, know-how and capital to address the pressing issues humankind faces today, and identified two of the immediate ones: food security and clean energy. The first-ever summit of the four-nation grouping in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated has an agenda that prioritised the key problems of the world and prescribed possible solutions. In concrete terms, UAE will invest $2 billion to develop integrated food parks in India that will incorporate state-of-the-art climate-smart technologies provided by American and Israeli private companies. It has also been decided to set up a $300 million hybrid renewable energy project consisting of 300 megawatts of wind and solar capacity complemented by a battery energy storage system in Gujarat.

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India's climate challenge and the rise of a new green economy
1 day, 6 hours ago

India's climate challenge and the rise of a new green economy

Live Mint  

As the threats posed by climate change escalate, countries are having to navigate the challenge of balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability. While the challenges posed by climate change are daunting, they also present unique opportunities for India to lead the global transition to a green economy. By focusing on renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, urban resilience, and the integration of …

The global warming fight has a challenge for India
2 days, 12 hours ago

The global warming fight has a challenge for India

The Hindu  

The outcome of the climate conference in Azerbaijan has been disappointing. Developed countries have accepted 2050, China 2060, and India 2070 as the deadline for energy transition to net zero emissions by 2070. We need to rapidly ramp up electricity generation to establish our claim to an energy level that is sufficient to sustain future growth before we are constrained …

Trump 2.0: What's At Stake For Climate Policy And It's Impact On US-India Cooperation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump 2.0: What's At Stake For Climate Policy And It's Impact On US-India Cooperation

ABP News  

The victory of Donald Trump in the US Presidential elections has huge implications for the US trade policy, climate change, immigration and other issues. Trump has said that he would pull the US out of the Paris Climate Accords, a framework for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, and would support increased nuclear energy production. Trump's climate policies will not only …

US Election Results: Implications for India's Energy Security
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Election Results: Implications for India's Energy Security

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 US presidential elections will have significant implications for India's energy security. If a pro-fossil fuel candidate like Donald Trump wins, India could face a potential trade war with the US and a diminished supply of oil and gas, impacting its economic growth. However, if a clean-energy focused candidate like Kamala Harris wins, India could benefit from strategic partnerships …

India Leading the Global Climate Action Despite Contributing Marginally to Climate Change: Modi
2 months ago

India Leading the Global Climate Action Despite Contributing Marginally to Climate Change: Modi

Live Mint  

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the country's commitment to tackling global climate change despite its modest contribution to the issue. He highlights the focus on green industries, green jobs, and renewable energy sources, including electric vehicles, solar power, and wind energy. Modi also speaks about India's efforts to address global concerns, such as disaster resilience, sustainable infrastructure, and climate …

Clean Energy Power: India and US Forge Strategic Supply Chain Partnership
2 months ago

Clean Energy Power: India and US Forge Strategic Supply Chain Partnership

Hindustan Times  

India and the US plan to establish a robust supply chain for clean energy, with both nations working together to secure a strong supply chain of critical minerals. The two countries have agreed to explore a third country for the same, with the aim of operationalizing it by leveraging each other's strengths. This collaboration is expected to boost the economic …

India part of global solution on food security, says PM Modi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India part of global solution on food security, says PM Modi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India is now a food surplus country and is working to provide solutions for global food security and nutritional security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday at a global conference of agriculture economists. Modi said agriculture is at the centre of India’s economic policy, adding the recent Union Budget gave a big push to sustainable and climate-resilient …

India’s agri transformation a lesson for others: Modi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s agri transformation a lesson for others: Modi

The Hindu  

Inaugurating the triennial conference organised by the International Association of Agricultural Economists here on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s experience is valuable for discussions on transforming the food system and is sure to benefit the Global South. The Prime Minister said from a newly independent nation facing challenges to ensure food security 65 years ago, India has now …

Opinion: India, stability, and 'new world order' - Global security from New Delhi's vantage
9 months, 1 week ago

Opinion: India, stability, and 'new world order' - Global security from New Delhi's vantage

India Today  

India will head into elections from the middle of next month in what is the world’s largest democratic exercise. At the recently concluded India Today Conclave, the Prime Minister mentioned that India will offer stability and prosperity for an uncertain world in the coming five years. From an Indian perspective, the outreach to the Gulf under Modi is multilayered, ranging …

Large part of ₹11 trillion capex for FY25 to flow into energy sector: PM Modi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Large part of ₹11 trillion capex for FY25 to flow into energy sector: PM Modi

Live Mint  

Goa: The Centre will allocate a substantial part of the budgeted capital expenditure for fiscal year 2024-25 to the energy sector, as the country strives to meet rapidly growing demand and achieve climate goals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. India's energy demand is projected to double by 2045, placing the country at the helm of shaping global energy …

India Energy Week: Focus on energy security, transition, alternate fuels
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India Energy Week: Focus on energy security, transition, alternate fuels

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The second edition of India Energy Week kicks off in Goa on 6 February with participation from global oil majors including Russia's Rosneft and Saudi Arabia's Saudi Aramco. India Energy Week 2024, which will see participation from 120 countries, is expected to delve into various themes, including energy transition, the development of a future-ready energy stack, and the …

India’s High-Stakes Geopolitical Chess in The Midst of Israel-Hamas Conflict
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s High-Stakes Geopolitical Chess in The Midst of Israel-Hamas Conflict

News 18  

Maritime security India has got its hands full with protecting its ships in the Indian Ocean. India’s proactive stance in maritime rescues could potentially thaw frosty relations and encourage neighbouring countries to engage in collaborative security dialogues. Navigating International Narratives As the Israel-Hamas conflict unfolds, it could ignite a series of international debates that resonate within India’s political arena. By …

India's Energised Future: Major Hits for Renewable Energy in Interim Budget 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Energised Future: Major Hits for Renewable Energy in Interim Budget 2024

The Quint  

With its staggering population of 1.4 billion, India faces an immense energy demand to fuel its rapidly expanding economy. With almost 50 per cent of its electricity capacity derived from non-fossil fuel origins, India is moving towards a country where sustainable energy sources are becoming prominent. The renewable energy landscape in India is diverse, featuring significant contributions from solar, wind, …

India set to provide new energy to global aviation market, says Modi
11 months ago

India set to provide new energy to global aviation market, says Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is set to give new energy to the global aviation market because the country has prioritised connectivity infrastructure, as he inaugurated Boeing India’s Engineering and Technology Centre in Bengaluru on Friday. Modi said that the new facility demonstrated India’s commitment to driving global technology, and lauded the strides that Indian women had made …

View From India | Facing climate risks
1 year ago

View From India | Facing climate risks

The Hindu  

As the ongoing UN COP-28 climate summit comes to a close in Dubai on December 12, 2023, a draft of the Global Goal on Adaptation said all countries must have in place a detailed plan by 2025, to adapt to the current and future impacts of climate change in their countries, and must demonstrate progress in implementing such a plan …

DC Edit | India can still be part of climate deal
1 year ago

DC Edit | India can still be part of climate deal

Deccan Chronicle  

It is surprising that India was not among the 118 nations that signed the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge at the climate summit in Dubai to triple the installed renewable energy capacity by the turn of the decade. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed out in his address to the summit during his flying visit, India may be the …

K.C. Singh | India's challenges amidst shifting global equations
1 year, 1 month ago

K.C. Singh | India's challenges amidst shifting global equations

Deccan Chronicle  

The fifth 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and the United States was held in New Delhi on Friday, November 10. Significantly, they met soon after the June 2023 state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US and President Joe Biden’s visit to India in September for the G-20 summit. Due to the recent two earlier summit-level meetings, implementation …

Food security: Effects of the climate crisis on agriculture
1 year, 2 months ago

Food security: Effects of the climate crisis on agriculture

Hindustan Times  

India's food security is at a crossroads, with the looming threat of climate change echoing across its agricultural economy. The road to food security is paved with several obstacles, ranging from food's nutritional value to its cost and safety, all under the ominous shadow of the climate crisis. India's food security is under increasing threat from the climate crisis, and …

World Food India's second edition to take place from November 3 to 5, announces Prahlad Patel
1 year, 2 months ago

World Food India's second edition to take place from November 3 to 5, announces Prahlad Patel

India TV News  

The second edition of the global mega food event, World Food India 2023, is scheduled to be organised from November 3 to 5 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. According to an official release, the Netherlands will be the ‘Partner Country’ in this edition of World Food India, while Japan and Vietnam are ‘Focus Countries’. Addressing the media on the …

India, Saudi Arabia sign MoU for green hydrogen supply chain, power grid interconnection
1 year, 2 months ago

India, Saudi Arabia sign MoU for green hydrogen supply chain, power grid interconnection

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Nearly a month after signing the energy cooperation pact which spoke about power grid interconnectivity, India and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding for green hydrogen supply chain and power grid interconnection. The MoU was signed on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by union minister for power and new & renewable energy RK Singh and the …

DC Edit | All roads to the world lead from Modi's India
1 year, 3 months ago

DC Edit | All roads to the world lead from Modi's India

Deccan Chronicle  

Given the year-long hype and perception build up ahead of the recently concluded Group of 20 meeting and a host of leaders who arrived in New Delhi, it was no surprise the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, United States President Joe Biden and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud shaking hands caught the world’s attention. During …

With India’s Massive G20 Success, PM Modi has Created an Unparalleled Global Legacy - News18
1 year, 3 months ago

With India’s Massive G20 Success, PM Modi has Created an Unparalleled Global Legacy - News18

News 18  

First and foremost, India has emerged as the strongest voice of the Global South. If one were to examine some of the salient points of IMEE EC: Two separate corridors — the East corridor connecting India to West Asia and the Northern corridor connecting West Asia to Europe. PM Modi’s leadership has bridged the trust deficit that had risen in …

PM Modi Launches Global Biofuels Alliance: Why is the Cleaner Fuel Initiative Significant for India
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi Launches Global Biofuels Alliance: Why is the Cleaner Fuel Initiative Significant for India

News 18  

India has launched the Global Biofuels Alliance at the G20 summit in New Delhi to boost the use of cleaner fuels. Launch of the Global Biofuel Alliance PM @narendramodi along with the leaders of Singapore, Bangladesh, Italy, USA, Brazil, Argentina, Mauritius & UAE, launched the Global Biofuel Alliance on 9 September 2023, on the sidelines of the #G20 Summit in …

PM Modi launches Global Biofuels Alliance, 19 countries stand with India as initiating members
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi launches Global Biofuels Alliance, 19 countries stand with India as initiating members

Op India  

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Global Biofuels Alliance in the presence of US President Joe Biden, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio, President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández and Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni. Brazil, India, and the United States, as leading biofuel producers and consumers, will work together during the next few months towards the development of a …

High hopes for climate and energy outcomes at summit as India takes lead
1 year, 3 months ago

High hopes for climate and energy outcomes at summit as India takes lead

The Hindu  

As leaders gather for G-20 Summit in New Delhi, experts on Thursday said securing consensus on multilateral development bank reforms and adopting rigorous language regarding the phasing down of unabated fossil fuels could enhance India’s leadership role. The G-20 countries — responsible for 85% of the world’s GDP and 80% of the emissions — failed to reach consensus at the …

India taking various measures to encourage energy transition: BEE DG Abhay Bakre
1 year, 7 months ago

India taking various measures to encourage energy transition: BEE DG Abhay Bakre

The Hindu  

“As part of its net zero commitments, India is taking various measures to encourage energy transition for industries in the domestic market as well as at the global level,” a senior government official has said. Abhay Bakre, Director General of Bureau of Energy Efficiency, further said that various forward-looking measures are slated to be discussed at the upcoming meets of …

Success in facing climate crisis will depend on ‘ability of India to lead…’ : US
1 year, 8 months ago

Success in facing climate crisis will depend on ‘ability of India to lead…’ : US

Hindustan Times  

The success of the world in combating the climate crisis will in part depend on decisions taken by India, a senior US official has said, as he vowed to work with New Delhi and other countries in achieving the ambitious targets. The success of the world in facing the climate crisis will in part depend on decisions taken by India, …

India-UAE cooperation to sow regional food security
1 year, 8 months ago

India-UAE cooperation to sow regional food security

The Hindu  

The United Arab Emirates, whose food security has been built on imports from global markets, is now focusing on the twin objectives of food access and readiness to confront supply chain crises. India, the world’s second-largest food producer, is an essential partner in the UAE’s ambition to strengthen food security. What the UAE brings to the table Seen together, India …

Mobilize resources and partnerships for transformative approach to climate action: Sultan Al Jaber
1 year, 10 months ago

Mobilize resources and partnerships for transformative approach to climate action: Sultan Al Jaber

Live Mint  

There is a need to mobilize resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action, said Sultan Al Jaber, COP 28 UAE President-Designate. Speaking at the World Sustainable Development Summit by The Energy and Resources Institute in New Delhi, Al Jaber said that India’s has a prominent global role. And, as one of the largest investors in …

Union Budget 2023-24 puts India on the path to food and energy security
1 year, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2023-24 puts India on the path to food and energy security

Firstpost  

By extending Centre’s 50-year low-cost capital support by another year, states can clean up their balance sheet for future financing As G20 President, India has set the tone by committing leadership to transition to the green economy. Green hydrogen will become a trillion Dollar Industry in India by 2030, therefore delivering energy security and making India the new prosperous Middle-East …

India’s growing energy demand offers investment opportunities: PM Modi
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s growing energy demand offers investment opportunities: PM Modi

The Hindu  

India’s energy demand has significantly increased and in the coming years, it will reach 11% of the global demand as compared to 5% currently, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru on Monday. Also, the country has a chunky class of aspirational population and energy would play an important role in fulfilling the aspirations …

India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story

The Hindu  

Just Energy Transition Partnership is emerging as the key mechanism for multilateral financing by developed countries to support an energy transition in developing countries. Transitions affect near-term fossil-dependent jobs, disrupt forms of future energy access, shrink state’s capacity to spend on welfare programmes, and thus exacerbate existing economic inequities between coal and other regions. The emphasis by developed countries’ on …

Budget 2023-24 puts India on the path to food and energy security
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023-24 puts India on the path to food and energy security

Firstpost  

By extending Centre’s 50-year low-cost capital support by another year, states can clean up their balance sheet for future financing As G20 President, India has set the tone by committing leadership to transition to the green economy. Green hydrogen will become a trillion Dollar Industry in India by 2030, therefore delivering energy security and making India the new prosperous Middle-East …

Global finance critical to India's climate actions, says chief economic adviser
1 year, 10 months ago

Global finance critical to India's climate actions, says chief economic adviser

Hindustan Times  

India will stick to its global commitments on containing the climate crisis, seen most notably in its ambitious targets on clean energy transition to reduce its dependence on burning fossil fuels, according to Economic Survey 2022-23 tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. “Hence, India currently spearheads one of the most robust climate actions through its Nationally Determined Contributions, which includes an …

In 2022, India Was A Bright Spot in The World amid Gloom of War And Slowdown, 2023 Is The Time to Shine
1 year, 11 months ago

In 2022, India Was A Bright Spot in The World amid Gloom of War And Slowdown, 2023 Is The Time to Shine

News 18  

As the global economy was normalising after a battering from the Covid pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine War broke out in 2022. India also extended assistance of about $4 billion to stabilise Sri Lanka’s economy which was in a tailspin in 2022, coupled with massive political upheaval. India’s growing strategic importance on the world stage is reflected in the establishment of the …

India will stock up the world's biggest grain storage
2 years ago

India will stock up the world's biggest grain storage

Live Mint  

India is working on developing the “world’s largest grain storage" programme by merging various schemes of the Union ministries of agriculture and farmers welfare; consumer affairs, food and public distribution; and food processing, two people aware of the development said. India’s centrally held cereal stocks, which supply subsidized grains to nearly 800 million people, slipped to a five-year low this …

India’s G20 Presidency: The Roadmap Ahead - News18
2 years ago

India’s G20 Presidency: The Roadmap Ahead - News18

News 18  

India assuming G20 presidency on 1 December 2022 is set to deliver the shared objectives of this inter-governmental organisation, which incorporates around 80 percent of world GDP, 75 percent of world trade, and 60 percent of world population. Hence, India as G20 president needs to prioritise four key issues to steer the trajectory of inclusive global development in the days …

The India-UAE relationship is gaining great momentum
2 years ago

The India-UAE relationship is gaining great momentum

Hindustan Times  

Starting from the Indian Ocean’s network of exchange, the United Arab Emirates and India have built strong ties of history and culture. The UAE’s pro-business policies that highlight its status as a launchpad for start-ups envisaging global reach and leadership in advanced manufacturing; America’s immense multi-sectoral capabilities; India’s enormous pool of talent and resources; and Israel’s strong tech acumen. The …

India and the UAE hold talks on food security cooperation
2 years, 1 month ago

India and the UAE hold talks on food security cooperation

The Hindu  

India and the United Arab Emirates are going ahead with food security cooperation under the I2U2, a new West Asian quadrilateral that includes Israel and the United States. The cooperation under this initiative was discussed during a meeting on Tuesday between visiting Foreign Minister of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. “On …

Climate summit: India opposed developed world's efforts to extend scope of mitigation to agriculture
2 years, 1 month ago

Climate summit: India opposed developed world's efforts to extend scope of mitigation to agriculture

Firstpost  

Expressing concern over the draft decision text on the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture, India said the developed countries are blocking a pro-poor and pro-farmer decision by insisting on expanding the scope for mitigation to agriculture, thereby compromising the foundation of food security New Delhi: India has opposed the developed world’s efforts to extend the scope of mitigation to agriculture …

India aims to achieve net-zero emissions target in 50 years
2 years, 1 month ago

India aims to achieve net-zero emissions target in 50 years

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India on Monday submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change its long-term plan to achieve the net-zero target by 2070, emphasising climate justice, sustainable lifestyles and equity. Under the Paris Agreement, countries are required to submit long-term low-emission action plans to help achieve the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius as …

India Submits Long-term Strategy to Achieve Net-Zero Target by 2070
2 years, 1 month ago

India Submits Long-term Strategy to Achieve Net-Zero Target by 2070

News 18  

India on Monday submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change its long-term plan to achieve the net-zero target by 2070, emphasising climate justice, sustainable lifestyles and equity. Under the Paris Agreement, countries are required to submit long-term low-emission action plans to help achieve the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius as compared to …

The View From India | Why the G20 matters for India
2 years, 1 month ago

The View From India | Why the G20 matters for India

The Hindu  

The G20 Summit that kicks off in Bali, Indonesia today has a special significance for India, which will take over the Presidency from December 1, 2022 for a one-year period and host next year’s summit. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Bali, food security and environment issues are high on the list of India’s priorities, part of a broader …

India’s G20 presidency and food security
2 years, 1 month ago

India’s G20 presidency and food security

The Hindu  

Global and regional food security have been deliberated upon as one of the priority agendas of the G20 for many years now. In this context, India’s presidency of the G20 offers a historical opportunity for the country to share its successful journey in moving from a food-deficit nation to a food-surplus nation, and address the growing challenges of food security …

EAM delivers a timely message
2 years, 2 months ago

EAM delivers a timely message

Hindustan Times  

India’s statement at the United Nations General Assembly has emphasised the need to respond to the challenges brought on by a rapidly changing world order, including the necessity to push ahead with long-pending reforms of the UN and its various bodies. On Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the minister made it clear that India stands firmly on the side of peace, …

Balance of 'Power': The Evolution And Prospects of India's Energy Diplomacy
2 years, 3 months ago

Balance of 'Power': The Evolution And Prospects of India's Energy Diplomacy

News 18  

On September 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Limited meeting at Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where he put particular weight on energy security. Thus, in the first place, India needs energy security, and to achieve this, two ways, inter alia, are more critical. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, India missed the target to achieve 175 GW of renewable energy, …

India unveils new commitments that could make or break global climate response
2 years, 4 months ago

India unveils new commitments that could make or break global climate response

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Almost nine months after Narendra Modi committed India to a net-zero goal and a drastic …

India tells United Nations it will make significant contributions to economic growth in Middle East and South Asia through I2U2
2 years, 4 months ago

India tells United Nations it will make significant contributions to economic growth in Middle East and South Asia through I2U2

The Hindu  

India has said it has vital stakes in peace and prosperity in the Middle East and through the newly-formed I2U2 grouping it is confident of making significant contributions to energy, food security and economic growth in the region and South Asia. During a recent virtual I2U2 summit, the leaders of India, Israel, the UAE and the U.S. agreed to increase …

I2U2 Summit Has Given India Space to Pursue A Nimble Diplomacy, Become Economic Beneficiary
2 years, 5 months ago

I2U2 Summit Has Given India Space to Pursue A Nimble Diplomacy, Become Economic Beneficiary

News 18  

India is playing geopolitics confidently and astutely as testified by the I2U2 virtual summit on July 14. Even though Israel and Iran are at loggerheads and the tensions between Iran and the Gulf states have been high over Yemen, Iran’s regional policies and its nuclear programme, India has navigated through these diplomatic shoals adroitly and built mutually advantageous ties with …

Severe repercussions to food security efforts if Ukraine conflict does not give way to dialogue, diplomacy: India
2 years, 5 months ago

Severe repercussions to food security efforts if Ukraine conflict does not give way to dialogue, diplomacy: India

The Hindu  

India has cautioned that if the Ukraine conflict does not immediately give way to a “meaningful path of dialogue and diplomacy”, there will be “severe repercussions” in the global economy which will derail efforts to secure food security and eradicate hunger. Explained | The effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the global economy Speaking at the high-level special event ‘Time …

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