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Current News: Volume IX, Issue 12, December 2024

Highlights

  • Clean Energy Transition and Critical Minerals : The shift from a fuel intensive to a material intensive energy system
  • Trichy’s first solar power plant inaugurated
  • India adds RE capacity by 14.2% and pipeline projects by 28.5% in one year
  • Google announces $20B renewable energy project for powering data centres
  • Consumer Focus - Ombudsman Case

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Awareness Program on Eco-Conscious Consumerism

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Comments for draft EPR for packaging made from paper glass and metal as well as sanitary products 2024

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CAG has submitted comments to the Secretary of  Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, for draft EPR for Packaging made from paper glass and metal as well as sanitary products 2024.

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Poornima Jayaraj

CAG

Poornima works on projects focusing on energy, environment, and climate-related initiatives. She conducts in-depth studies from primary background research to report writing, visual illustration, analytical assessment, and the development of policy recommendations. She brings a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the intersections between urban development, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. Her academic background, combined with practical experience in both industry and academia, strengthens her ability to integrate design thinking with evidence-based research to advance CAG’s efforts in promoting sustainable, equitable, and people-centred development. 

An architect and environmental planner by profession, Poornima holds a Doctorate in Environmental Planning from the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal. 

Email: poornima.jayaraj@cag.org.in 

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Senior Researcher- Environment and Climate Action

Consumer Awareness Program on Telecom Services

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Environmental Sustainability - Phase X

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Despite India having many climate change initiatives it faces several hurdles in achieving successful climate action with inclusive adaptive and mitigating measures. Whether it is grid infrastructure and stability or policy and regulatory gaps or environmental and social concerns, addressing these challenges requires a mix of technical innovation (or assessing the technical innovation in terms of environmental safeness), supportive policies, and stakeholder engagement to ensure balanced and sustainable climate action.

In locations where people’s livelihoods are associated with environmental degradation,
and possible mitigating solutions to encourage a shift towards alternatives with fewer negative impacts or greater environmental benefits. This can be achieved through Improved access to safe, sustainable, reliable and affordable energy which can contribute significantly to the improvement of livelihoods in these communities. At the same time, opportunities for income-generating activities linked to the provision of energy services and technologies can enhance incomes and build resilience.