Labanya Prakash Jena
CarbonCopy contributor.
The $300 Billion Question Ahead of COP30
The climate finance target set at COP29 highlights ambition, but bridging the gap demands political leadership and structural innovation, not just funding pledges, writes Labanya Prakash Jena. $2.3 to $2.5 trillion – this is the amount of capital Emerging Markets and Developing Countries (EMDCs), excluding China, need per annum to meet their climate goals, according to the Independent High Level Expert Group (IHLEG).
India’s GST overhaul eases path for India’s green growth
The reforms have significantly slashed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on various components essential for green technologies, including renewable energy and electric vehicles. This reduction directly addresses the higher tax burden on clean manufacturers, making the production of clean energy components more expensive.
How India can help power Fiji’s clean energy transition
As India’s clean energy transition picks up speed, the country has increasingly looked to leverage its experience with climate action in the international climate action landscape. This expansion overseas has prominently come through collaborative inter-governmental campaigns such as the International Solar Alliance. Among geographies where complementary mutually beneficial relationships could