Women at the Wheel: Driving India’s Automotive Transition

A low-carbon transition in India’s automotive sector could offer an opportunity for a more gender equitable industry. How? Through skill development, policy support and more. From housekeeping to a skilled role in an EV manufacturing MSME, watch Pechiammal's journey.

Moving Free: Towards Gender-Sensitive Mobility?

Transport is critical to women’s mobility and can make or break their experience of a city. Read as authors discuss our newly released study on the impact of fare-free public transport (FFPT) on women’s safety and mobility in Delhi.?

Clearing the Air: Can Low-emission Zones Tackle Air Pollution??

Despite what the heavy-pollution winter months might suggest, Delhi's air quality crisis is a year-round phenomenon. If vehicular emissions contribute significantly to this challenge, could low-emission zones help overcome it? ?

12 Years Under the Sun: Explore Two Solar Rooftop Journeys??

How does one go about installing rooftop solar in their house and is it worth it? Take a look at two different experiences of installing household rooftop solar — a decade apart.? ?

From Risk to Resilience: Unlocking Climate-Ready Housing for All?

Urban informal settlements face massive climate risks yet housing rarely features in climate change negotiations. A recent convening on affordable, resilient housing featured views on essential urban services for communities in informal settlements, summarized here.?

Kerela’s Renewable Goals? 100% by 2040?

Kerala aspires to become a 100% RE-based state by 2040 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. What will it take to reach these ambitious targets? A new technology assessment framework assesses its current state of RE, draws insights and offers recommendations.?

Urban Waters and Ripples of Change?

How big a role does water management play in our cities? Can innovation and entrepreneurship enable effective water management? Mridula Ramesh, Founder of the Sundaram Climate Institute, speaks with Jaya Dhindaw about the essentials for resilient cities "and it all has to do with water." Listen to the podcast here!?

Restoring Landscapes for Climate and Communities?

Chhattisgarh has the potential to sequester 210.68 Mt of additional aboveground carbon through forest protection and enhancing tree cover. Take a look at the opportunities and challenges shared by a wide range of stakeholders during the Restoration Dialogues held in Raipur.??

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Maharashtra contributes over 20% to India’s automobile production, employing over two lakh formal workers. As the sector shifts toward electric mobility, ensuring a just transition is critical for MSMEs and the millions that depend on them.