With rising heatwaves, shifting rainfall patterns, and shrinking biodiversity making headlines, the climate crisis is hard to ignore. This edition of St(o)ppwatch brings you updates on clean energy growth, urban resilience, global climate trends, and more.
We need a #PlasticsTreaty that can deliver meaningful impact to protect the environment, biodiversity, human health, and human rights.
Swipe to learn the 10 priorities for a successful Plastics Treaty.
#BreakFreeFromPlastic #INC52 #PlasticPollution
Is your destination quite a distance from home, and is there no public transport within walking distance? Next time, consider parking your private vehicle near the nearest public transit station and using public transport to reach your destination. It’s a win-win situation for both you and our planet.
What’s the latest on the #PlasticsTreaty?
Here's a quick rundown from the negotiations so far:
Limited space for Indigenous Peoples and frontline communities
Delays caused by oil-producing countries
The majority of nations reaffirm their commitment to a strong treaty
Negotiations ended without agreement
Consumer Protection is one of CAG's core areas of work and as part of our efforts to educate and inform consumers on various consumer issues and related happenings, including our own activities, we publish "Consumer Update", a bi-monthly e-newsletter.
CAG’s Climate Action Month 2025 concluded with powerful calls for climate justice and legal reform. Ms. Supriya Sahu, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary to the Government (Environment, Climate Change & Forests) exhorted young people to stay clear of single use plastics, adding that 'Every time you refuse a plastic bag, you become a climate superhero'. (From 14 minutes 38 seconds).
Learning to browse securely is fundamental to using the internet. Simple things like enabling firewalls, and never using public networks for commercial transactions can save you much heartache. Be safe!
Thinking about solar for your home? Get all your questions answered on rooftop solar systems, from savings and subsidies to installation and maintenance. Go green, save big!!!
Thinking about solar for your home? Get all your questions answered on rooftop solar systems, from savings and subsidies to installation and maintenance. Go green, save big!!!
Solar PV Energy Generation Systems Regulations (GISS 2021), provide clear procedures for both domestic (residential / multi-tenements) and commercial consumers (all except hut / agriculture) in Tamil Nadu to go solar. The regulation outlines eligibility, system capacity limits, safety certifications, billing mechanisms (net metering/net billing), network charges, and applicable feed-in tariffs.