Faced with climate change and rising food insecurity, self-sustaining smart farms are emerging as a game-changing solution. Integrating AI, automation, and renewable energy, these farms optimise resources, reduce environmental impact, and enable year-round production. With a projected market growth to US$ 2.36 billion by 2034, their modular, tech-enabled design is...
The 2024 Farmer Voice survey indicates that 75% of farmers are impacted by climate change, with 71% noting diminished yields. Farmers in India are grappling with increasing expenses, especially for crop protection and labor, while showing significant willingness to embrace new technologies. The 2024 Farmer Voice survey, conducted by Kynetec...
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) offers a vital solution to the dual challenges of climate change and food insecurity. With global food production needing to double by 2050 to meet the growing food demand, and traditional farming practices struggling under extreme weather events, CSA integrates innovative techniques to enhance productivity, build resilience,...
The EU’s upcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is set to reshape global trade and climate efforts, aiming to reduce the carbon content of imports and combat climate change. With a carbon tax of $44 per tonne, the CBAM targets high-carbon imports like steel and aluminum, but developing economies, including...
Climate change is significantly impacting coffee production in India, with rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns disrupting ideal growing conditions. This is leading to reduced yields and increased vulnerability to pests, particularly for Arabica and Robusta varieties. Small-scale coffee growers are bearing the brunt of these changes, and the reduction...
Polyhouse farming is a modern agricultural technique that addresses several challenges faced by traditional farming, including climate variability, water scarcity, and the need for sustainable and efficient food production. With the state governments of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra announcing a number of projects to promote the practice,...
Financial institutions such as banks are going aggressively towards green financing across the world. In India as well, banks are providing loans and financing options for renewable energy projects, energy-efficient building construction and retrofits, and other green initiatives. A framework for accepting green deposits was made public by the Reserve...
India has worked hard to establish itself as a shining example of sustainability for other developing countries. At the 29th World Ozone Day, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MEF&CC) stated that Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are being phased out as per the accelerated schedule of the Montreal Protocol. HCFC...
Amidst global concerns about depleting natural resources and surging energy demands, sustainable development has emerged as a vital alternative. A wave of startups is emerging to expedite and support this transition. Green Frontier Capital stands as India’s pioneering investment firm exclusively dedicated to nurturing companies that spearhead groundbreaking innovations within...
India has been at the forefront of climate action and in less than a decade has made significant progress in introducing green, renewable energy. With India’s G20 presidency for 2022-23, it has the chance to lead other member nations towards establishing a sustainable global economic recovery, land and ocean climate...
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