Syndicate content  Renewable Energy

Reinforcing role of renewable in energy security

The report summarizes the proceedings of the recently concluded Renewcon Conference India 2010 held in Mumbai on 26th & 27th August 2010. 

3.jpg
Author: India Carbon Outlook

PPP Models for Combating Climate Change: Looking Beyond Carbon Trading

Moving beyond carbon trading schemes, such public private partnerships models could be useful for pooling resources and expertise and for up-scaling climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives.

Handshake.jpg
Author: Tanvi Patel

Greening telecom: Countryside and countrywide

As telephone has grown to become the lifeline of communication in most areas, telecom operators are looking towards green communications, which is expected to become a part of normal telecom business.

telecom twer.jpg
Author: Komalirani Yenneti

Mainstreaming sustainability: Journey from CSR to sustainable sourcing

Achieving sustainability is impractical without managing all aspects of life cycle. The article reflects on the progression of sustainability dialogue in the corporate setting from the traditional CSR construct to the emerging field of sustainable sourcing.

CSR.jpg
Author: Preeti Aggarwal

Interview: Hoping for an integrated carbon market post 2012

Vinod Kala, MD, Emergent Ventures shares his thoughts on the current status, scope and future short term trends expected in the CDM market. He also comments on the post 2012 scenario for CDM and the relevance of imposing a carbon tax.

vinod_kala.jpg
Author: Akhil Choudhary

Low carbon race: Sprint or slow pace?

Soon it will be 2030. Would the world have moved to a low carbon path by then? It is being argued that actions required to alter growth trajectories towards low carbon economy across the world are too little and/or too late. What is India prioritizing in this context?

CO2.jpg
Author: Ashish Rana

Interview: Way forward for Indian carbon economy

Nakul Zaveri , Senior Investment Officer, Climate Change Capital talks about recent and futuristic carbon market, carbon finance and Clean Development Mechanism activities with Indian perspective.

Nakul-Zaveri-small.png
Author: Akhil Choudhary

Negotiating power purchase agreements for solar projects

The article highlights the main points to be considered while negotiating and signing Power Purchase Agreements for solar projects.

Agreement.jpg
Author: Lavleen Singal

Interview: International climate movement strenghthens ahead of Cancun Negotiations

International climate activist, Will Bates from 350.org talks about the strength, achievements and plans of the 350 campaign, and his opinion on the developed vs. developing country debate in terms of taking emission cuts.  

will bates.jpg
Author: Roselin Dey

Opinion: Need vs. Greed- The Indian climate dilemma

Though developing countries claim their ‘right to pollute’ for the sake of development, it is also important to understand that infinite growth is not possible on a finite planet. New age development needs to be based on sustainable and efficient planning.

Indian Flag.jpg
Author: Bulu Imam

About Carbon Outlook

With an exclusive focus on emerging economies, Carbon Outlook is an independent information marketplace tracking actions related to the carbon economy as well as their impact. It proactively promotes a data driven approach to enable action by local, regional as well as global practitioners.

Carbon Outlook provides (a) in-depth business and policy analysis, (b) updates on the market participants and latest trends on sustainability initiatives, and (c) expert inputs on the GHG emission reduction and other carbon abatement as well as adaptation measures being undertaken in these regions. More about us »

Join the conversation

Carbon Outlook welcomes content contributions and strongly encourages all sector participants to actively share their perspective on industry developments, policy discussions and thoughts on how to augment initiatives to create a Low Carbon Economy.

You can contribute and engage by:
- sending us views on industry news and policy
- sharing thoughts on contributions from other authors
- sharing information on events and sector developments

Newsletter Subscription

To subscribe to the fortnightly intelligence update or the daily news tracker CLICK HERE »


View archived newsletters »