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Low Carbon Economies

Low Carbon Cement – contributing to the growth of emerging economies

The construction sector in India is one of the largest emitters of CO2 in the atmosphere, accounting for about 22% of the total annual emission, with the largest contribution coming from brick and cement production. This is due to the sheer volume of material and fuel consumption in the production …

Commitment to Implementation: Gearing up for COP22

The Paris Agreement reached the threshold for formally entering into force this October, bringing into existence the first-ever universal, legally binding global climate deal. Until now as signatories to the agreement, it was just a commitment. But now after 55 countries with cumulative emissions accounting for 55% of the global …

TARAgram Yatra 2015: Energy Driving Low-Carbon Local Economies

Physically weary but mentally invigorated, eight TARAgram Yatris sit in a quiet corner at the Patna Airport. These eight Yatris wore several hats over the last two days: of cross country marathoners traversing 400 kms across Bihar, of accountants trying to understand the economics of a decentralised renewable energy model, of …