Race to Zero: India's Journey to Sustainability

As COP29 in November approaches in Azerbaijan, "Race to Zero" chronicles India's ambitious path towards achieving net-zero emissions, setting a global benchmark for climate action. Through stories of innovation, community effort, and resilience, this series showcases India's leadership in sustainability. From the Himalayan forests to coastal communities, explore how pioneering initiatives and sustainable practices are transforming the nation. Join us in discovering the inspiring journeys of individuals, communities, and organizations driving India towards a greener, more sustainable future, ahead of this crucial global climate summit.

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Creating Thriving Changemakers
Creating Thriving Changemakers

Prabhaav Foundation identifies, supports and builds the next generation of entrepreneurs focussed on sustainability innovations

Parul Kumar

India's Blueprint for a Water-Secure Future
India's Blueprint for a Water-Secure Future

From Scarcity to Sustainability, how India is tackling its water crisis through innovation and technology.

Uttam Banerjee

The modern-day intimacy problem
The modern-day intimacy problem

Urban Indian couples and the struggle for intimacy in a hyperconnected World

Shree Prabha

Leading The Net Zero Charge
Leading The Net Zero Charge

Through ambitious targets, innovations, and collaborations, India is setting a benchmark for a sustainable future.

Prof (Dr) S. N. Mishra

Value of Waste Segregation
Value of Waste Segregation

How I Taught My Family the Importance of Waste Segregation!

Arisha Singh

NDA 3.0: What Does It Mean for ESG in India
NDA 3.0: What Does It Mean for ESG in India

How Prime Minister Modi’s Third Term Can Propel India to World Leadership in Climate Action through ESG

Isha Chakravarthy

A New Era For Indian Carbon Credit Market
A New Era For Indian Carbon Credit Market

India’s Carbon Credit Dominance: Leading climate action & future of emissions trading.

Manish Dabkara

‭Bridging the Gap Between Health and Sustainability‬
‭Bridging the Gap Between Health and Sustainability‬

Uniting‬‭ Communities‬‭ for‬‭ Sustainable‬‭ Change‬‭ from‬‭ Awareness‬‭ to‬‭ Action‬‭ with‬‭ ‘Why‬‭ Waste‬‭ Wednesdays Foundation’.‬

Dr. Ruby Makhija

Rubble to Renewal
Rubble to Renewal

Transforming India's Urban Landscape Through Sustainable C&D Waste Management

Shivam Sharma

From a Remote Village in Kashmir to NASA’s Hall of Fame
From a Remote Village in Kashmir to NASA’s Hall of Fame

Journey of a 22-year-old Ethical Hacker reflects the aspirations of Kashmir Valley's Youth to emerge as a Tech Hub.

Muneeb Amin Bhat

Blue Carbon Leader: Will India Rise to Be Crowned?
Blue Carbon Leader: Will India Rise to Be Crowned?

Harnessing the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean for sustainable growth and climate resilience to unleash India's Blue Carbon potential.

Isha Chakravarthy

Saving Our Planet
Saving Our Planet

The Importance of Biodiversity

Karanveer Singh Sangwan

Redefining The Green Revolution
Redefining The Green Revolution

‘Green Man of India’: Transforming urban landscapes by creating forests, vertical gardens & Nation’s first Plant & Tree hospital.

Rohit Mehra

The Jhansi Ranis
The Jhansi Ranis

The women warriors of Indian armed forces will script a new history of courage, valour and inspiration in defending India

Flt Lt Shiwalee Deshpande

A Green Crusade in the Heart of the Himalayas
A Green Crusade in the Heart of the Himalayas

How the Green Guardians of Dhauladhar are Transforming Dharamshala's hills

Arvind Sharma

Cosmos to Crop
Cosmos to Crop

How space tech is posed to revolutionise India’s farming and agriculture sector

Snehal Singh