Environmental Defense Fund in India

ReCircle is working with waste workers in the informal sector to help big companies become sustainable brands. Rahul Nainani, Co-founder & CEO, ReCircle spoke to Environmental Defense Fund at #CimateTechIndia. They were one of the climate tech innovators present at the Climate Tech Convening held in Mumbai in January this year. The second edition of #ClimateTechIndia organised by Environmental Defense Fund, CNBC-TV18 and Climate Collective was held in Mumbai in January this year. The event brought together policymakers, corporate leaders, investors and climate tech startups to foster innovation and collaboration.

The best climate solutions don’t force us to choose between healthier people, prosperous economies and a vibrant planet. From climate-smart agriculture strategies to new clean energy sources, we must find the powerful ‘both…and’ solutions that help communities thrive while securing a stronger future. More from me and Hisham Mundol for India Development Review (IDR): https://lnkd.in/evtDS_Dm ?

Are you interested in the state of play and potential of agriculture from voluntary carbon markets (VCM)? If so, do read this report from Environmental Defense Fund Agriculture is both a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions and an essential source of climate solutions. Farmers can be supported to adopt adopt climate solutions by providing additonal income streams through carbon credits. The challenges hindering VCM in agriculture include: ? Onerous carbon credit requirements for farmers. ? A perception of low returns on investment. ? Distrust in carbon offsets due to concerns about impact and insufficient monitoring. ? A lack of clear guidance on how carbon offsets interact with other financial incentives. ? Growth in some credit categories not aligned with the highest climate benefits. The report categorises agricultural climate mitigation pathways by scientific certainty - ranging from "High Scientific Certainty" (e.g., agroforestry, industrial anaerobic manure digesters) to "Low Scientific Certainty" (e.g., increased soil carbon sequestration by wetlands conversion) To improve VCM effectiveness in agriculture, the report recommends: ? Strengthening VCM infrastructure through better governance and standardised monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV). ? Expanding demand for high-quality agricultural credits by engaging companies and governments. ? Improving guidance to facilitate funding for agricultural climate solutions. Environmental Defense Fund in India is working to improve the integrity of voluntary carbon credits, including in agriculture and including in India. #IndianPathway #SharedSustainableProsperity #IndustrialiseWithoutCarbonizing #DecouplingGrowth #CarbonCredits #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #VCM #ICVCM #ClimateFinance #Agriculture #IndianAgriculture #ClimateSmartAgriculture #CSA

A well-designed and managed carbon market can incentivize climate action by industry that is additional. Liquidity in the carbon credit market brings out accurate pricing, driving environmental progress in India. For more insights, do read my op-ed on Associated Broadcasting Co. Pvt Ltd (TV9)’s #News9Live https://lnkd.in/gaugxyKr Environmental Defense Fund works to support a robust carbon market in India, promoting sustainable growth and climate action. Environmental Defense Fund in India #SharedSustainableProsperity #IndianPathway #IndustrialisingWithoutCarbonising #India #CarbonMarkets #CarbonCreditTradingScheme #CCTS #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance #Innovation

Here are insights from a great conversation with the great team at India Development Review (IDR) - Asia's largest repository of social / development sector gyan (knowledge). Thanks for the covering the chat with Amanda Leland and I. We talked about: * The #MessyMiddle - is about how you need robust science, strong economics and a pragmatic approach to accelerate climate action. * Given that half of India's population is dependant on the #RuralEconomy, it is critical to design and deliver the #TriplesWin of increased incomes, improved yields and secured environemental benefits - in agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forests. * The potential for #GreenHydrogen in India, and how India can best realise it. * The opportunity and imperative for #ClimateTech solutions in #Agriculture and #FoodsSystems. I promise the #IDR folks haven't asked me to do this - but I did want to just recommend that anyone interested in the sector should use the resources they have. I certainly have and they are really helpful. Environmental Defense Fund Environmental Defense Fund in India #SharedSustainableProsperity #IndianPathway #IndustrialisingWithoutCarbonising #ClimateSmartAgriculture #Fertilizer #ClimateSmartDairy #Livestock #Dairy #SustainableFisheries #ClimateTech #GreenHydrogen

?? India's Climate Tech Future ?? As India’s economy grows, we risk doubling emissions. But innovation in climate tech can help decouple growth from emissions. With India’s entrepreneurial talent, startup ecosystem, and engineering expertise, we have the potential to lead the global climate tech revolution. Indian success stories like greener cement, electric vehicles, and energy-efficient products show the way forward. But we need more investment in R&D to make it happen. Climate change is both a crisis and a massive opportunity. I write more in YourStory Media: https://lnkd.in/gE7QyZgn Happy World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development! Environmental Defense Fund Environmental Defense Fund in India #IndianPathway #SharedSustainableProsperity #DecouplingGrowth #IndustrialiseWithoutCarbonising #India #InnovateInIndia #IndianInnovation #MakeInIndia #DesignInIndia #Agriculture #FoodSystems #Livestock #Dairy #SustainableDairy #ClimateSmartAgriculture #AgTech #AgriTech #Water #GroundwaterManagement #ElectricMobility #EnergyEfficiency #IndustrialDecarbonisation #IndustrialDecarbonization #Recycling #ClimateTech #Innovation #Sustainability #India #GreenTech #WorldEngineeringDay

Usha Devi of Chanpatia block in Bihar’s West Champaran, received an award for best mushroom farmer. This is a recognition of her good agriculture management practices. She, along with her husband, had been growing rice, wheat, sugarcane, lentils and potato on her 5 acre land for years. She diversified into mushrooms a couple of years ago and is now able to earn an additional Rs 8000 with every crop cycle of mushroom. Usha Devi managed three mushroom crop cycles in a year. Women farmers like Usha Devi have been diversifying into mushrooms and supplementing their agriculture income across Bihar. #HappyWomen’sDay

“We’re solving for multiple things at the same time, and we’re never going to meet the maximum of all those things at once. I do think, though, that it is important to find what we at EDF call ‘the triple win’, where you can improve environmental outcomes, livelihood outcomes, and health and welfare.” Environmental Defense Fund’s Amanda Leland and Hisham Mundol explore strategies to curb methane in India's dairy sector, navigate the risks of green hydrogen, and accelerate India’s climate tech development. Read this article by Smarinita Shetty and Joeanna Rebello Fernandes to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gHtwxgXE Environmental Defense Fund in India Know someone interested in climate issues who should read this? Share it with them today! . . . IDR is on a mission to create a development sector that is better informed and embraces critical thinking. Join us in our journey, and please consider following our socials.

“We’re solving for multiple things at the same time, and we’re never going to meet the maximum of all those things at once. I do think, though, that it is important to find what we at EDF call ‘the triple win’, where you can improve environmental outcomes, livelihood outcomes, and health and welfare.” Environmental Defense Fund’s Amanda Leland and Hisham Mundol explore strategies to curb methane in India's dairy sector, navigate the risks of green hydrogen, and accelerate India’s climate tech development. Read this article by Smarinita Shetty and Joeanna Rebello Fernandes to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gHtwxgXE Environmental Defense Fund in India Know someone interested in climate issues who should read this? Share it with them today! . . . IDR is on a mission to create a development sector that is better informed and embraces critical thinking. Join us in our journey, and please consider following our socials.

Hisham Mundol, Chief Advisor to Environmental Defense Fund in India was at the #GlobalSustainabilitySummit2025. The summit, organised by Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) and Carbon Minus India, showcases India's global leadership in sustainability and decarbonization, providing a platform for dialogue, debate, and collaboration on pressing environmental challenges. The Summit brought together?thought leaders, policymakers, industry leaders, and experts focused on finding solutions to global sustainability issues. Hisham was a panelist on Sustainability Finance & he spoke on climate finance. Watch a clip from his address ??