Ola Mobility Institute (OMI), a policy research and social innovation unit of ride-hailing platform Ola, pitches for battery swapping technology to “be actively treated as a promising solution to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in India, especially for the two- and three-wheeler segments.” The Institute organised a policy dialogue GREENLIGHT on the issue. The […]
India’s share of global CO2 emissions has sharply risen to 7.3%, making it the world’s third-largest carbon emitter. However, the country’s population share is 17.7% globally, with over 65% residing in rural areas. Notably, 85% of the poor population lives in rural India, where per capita emissions are significantly lower. This indicates that, while human […]
During the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai on Wednesday, delegates from nearly 200 nations reached a significant moment. They approved the ultimate ‘Global Stocktake’ text, which notably, for the first time in COP history, explicitly highlights the necessity to “transition away” from fossil fuels as a critical step in addressing climate […]
On day 3 of COP28, nations signed a new declaration on climate and health, while they also took technology into account, and its crucial role in climate action. This was the first time a health day was dedicated at COP. The declaration announced $1 billion for climate and health. The announcement of $1 billion for […]
Anyone and everyone who has a penny invested in climate change is looking forward to the much-awaited Conference of Parties (COP), which will take place in the Expo City, Dubai, from November 30 to December 12. Everyone is invested in climate change as it affects each one of us– from policymakers to governments, communities to […]
The Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2023 (APCW 2023), one of four Regional Climate Weeks held this year, ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP 28, was officially launched in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Monday. It is an important moment for various stakeholders, experts, and policymakers from across the region and the conclusion of the first […]
In a world where the urgency of climate action is undeniable, a new initiative has taken shape that puts the focus on ‘just transition’ in the Global South. ClimateWorks Foundation and the IKEA Foundation have joined hands to place the voices and well-being of workers and communities in the Global South at the forefront of […]
A study revealed on Tuesday that air pollution poses a greater health risk to the average individual on planet Earth compared to smoking or alcohol. This threat is escalating, particularly in Asia, which remains the global epicentre of this issue. The average Indian resident is set to lose five years of life expectancy if the […]
In this episode of #EVOKPlease, we explore the future of EV charging technology with an innovative solution from chargeMOD. Setting up charging stations requires acquisition of land and grid integration, but they have innovated a charger that solves this problem, making it easy to set up for people to set up their own charging stations. […]