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By M Rajshekhar and Archana Chaudhary
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Businesses at Risk of Extinction Without Urgent Biodiversity Action: Report
A new report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) found that the growth of the global economy from $1.18 trillion in 1820 to $130.11 trillion in 2022 has been at the cost of immense biodiversity loss, which now poses a critical and pervasive systemic risk to the economy, financial stability, and human well-being.
Clean Energy Grows Almost 5 TW Led by Developing Economies: Report
A new report found that the global pipeline of wind and utility-scale solar energy grew to a record 4.9TW in 2025. This analysis by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) said that this growth was led by the emerging economies, a significant step towards tripling the renewable energy capacity, and the wealthiest nations are no longer driving the clean energy buildout.
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Africa Records Fastest Year of Solar Growth as Installation Rises
A new report by Global Solar Council (GSC) found that Africa recorded its fastest year of solar growth in 2025, with installations rising by 54% year-on-year. The growth was attributed to two parallel solar transitions, utility-scale projects funded mainly by public and development finance, and rapidly expanding privately financed rooftop and distributed systems.
Over-use of CDR in Climate Targets Risks Breaching 1.5°C Limit: Study
A new study by University of Oxford researchers stated that countries relying heavily on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to reach their national climate targets risk breaching the 1.5°C limit and international legal obligations. The CDR process involves deliberate, human-led actions to remove CO2 directly from the atmosphere and store it on a geological sphere.
Budget 2026: Strong Fiscal Signals, Fragmented Support for India’s Energy Transition
Against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, the Union Budget 2026 underscores the government’s continued emphasis on fiscal discipline. The government has committed to reducing the fiscal deficit to 4.4% of GDP in FY2026-27 and further to 4.3% in FY2027, while continuing to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio, estimated at 55.6% in the coming fiscal year. This emphasis on fiscal consolidation is critical for maintaining investor confidence and long-term macroeconomic stability.
India’s Rapid Infra Growth Risks Outpacing its Ability to Insure These Projects: Report
On one hand, India is rapidly growing as an economy, which is driving infrastructure expansion. On the other hand, rising climate risks may be outpacing the country’s ability to insure these assets, according to a new report released by Climate Trends.
Experts Call for Push on Storage, Grids, and Climate Adaptation Ahead of Budget 2026
Energy and climate experts are urging the government for deeper investments in energy storage, grid modernisation, and climate adaptation, ahead of the Union Budget 2026 session on Sunday. The experts point out that the gaps in these areas could slow the country’s clean energy transition.
