The Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is an international initiative that builds on a model developed by the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The TNFD focuses on natural and environmental risks, including the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystems. In comparison, TCFD focuses on climate risk, an interdependent but distinct issue.Continue reading “Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures”
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Climate Change and Superbugs
A recent UNEP report, Bracing for Superbugs, examines the relationship between climate change and superbugs. Antimicrobial products kill or slow the spread of microorganisms. They are an essential tool in battling infectious diseases. However, their effectiveness is now at risk because several antibiotic, antiviral, antiparasitic and antifungal treatments no longer work because of antimicrobial resistanceContinue reading “Climate Change and Superbugs”
The Net Zero Emissions Bill 2022
The Net Zero Emissions Bill 2022 was introduced in Rajya Sabha on December 9, 2022. It hasn’t received the attention that it deserves. The Bill creates a structure that will enable India to achieve the net zero target set out at the Glasgow Summit and incorporated in India’s NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions). To achieve theContinue reading “The Net Zero Emissions Bill 2022”
IPCC Report: How to bring a change?
IPCC has released three reports in rapid succession. These reports cover: August 2021: What is the problem? February 2021 How serious is the problem? April 2022: How can the problem be solved? The latest report titled “Mitigation of Climate Change” focuses on three key aspects: The target of 1.5 degrees is almost out of reach:Continue reading “IPCC Report: How to bring a change?”
War and ESG
The Russia-Ukraine war has thrown up several issues around ESG. Given that the EU is neighbour to the warring parties, the impact of war is direct. But the war also has ramifications around the world. So let us look at some implications for ESG. Emissions: The recent IPCC report highlighted the urgency to reduce GHGContinue reading “War and ESG”
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