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"The cost of inaction is going to be greater than the cost of action." Read Hritik Bhasin’s editorial for REVOLVE, with insights from the 2024 Indian Circular Economy Forum in Delhi: https://lnkd.in/dnKcsPmF He shares views on innovative solutions and policy advancements driving India's circular economy transition ♻ and highlights that India stands at a pivotal moment for integrating circular approaches into its growing economy. ▶ The article explores how businesses, government, and innovators are collaborating to create a more sustainable future: ☑ Cutting-edge circular solutions in steel, food, and textile industries ☑ The critical role of MSMEs in driving circularity ☑ Government initiatives shaping the circular economy landscape #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ICEF2024

We are excited to announce the release of our latest report: "Building a Climate for Peace: Climate Security in South Asia", in collaboration with adelphi Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany Climate Diplomacy and Security: https://lnkd.in/drXrBEp7 🔵 This report delves into the relationship between climate uncertainty and diverse aspects of risks in South Asia, one of the world's most diverse and climate-vulnerable regions. Some key highlights: The report examines how climate uncertainty, combined with South Asia's varied geography, rich biodiversity, and complex socio-economic makeup, creates an interconnected web of risks for the region. 🔵 It presents four future climate fragility risk scenarios focusing on: 1. Water, Weather and Economies 2. Ecosystems and Territories  3. Non-economic Loss and Damage 4. Human Migration and Displacement  These scenarios illustrate the interconnected nature of climate risks in South Asia. 🔵 The report emphasises the need to reinvigorate regional institutions and build cooperation through disaster risk management to effectively address climate challenges, and highlights the importance of unifying South Asia's voice in global multilateral mechanisms to better address climate concerns.

📢 The latest episode of our podcast, Reimagining the Indo-Pacific, is now out! Mansi Kedia and Valentin Weber join Aditi Mukund to explore issues surrounding digital inclusion, the dynamics of cyber governance in the Indo-Pacific, and the role of gender in shaping digital economies. ▶ Press play here: https://lnkd.in/dQbFmuEJ Also available on Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dv4v2AqB And via Suno India - https://lnkd.in/gdd2Ri8K

Great to attend India Circular Economy Forum 2024 by International Council for Circular Economy on behalf of Kubernein Initiative ! #Circularity in resource utilisation advocates for reuse and recycling in a way that minimises wastage. A linear model of economic development is no longer sustainable and therefore alternative, innovative ways should be adopted in major economic processes around us. While circular economy and its applications cover a large scope, I was involved in discussions on urban #water management, wastewater treatment, MSMEs in a circular economy, and sustainability of #defence supply chains. Some brilliant panelists and great organisers! Amazing to connect with Nitin Bassi Ramveer Tanwar (PondMan) Pankaj Arora RAHUL KULSHRESHTHA Neha Vyas Ravinder Dahiya among others. Hritik Bhasin #ICEF2024 #circulareconomy

An editorial in the Indian Express today highlights that a rising number of women are joining the labour force. A large section of these women remain engaged in informal work or are self-employed. This is important news because it confirms yet again, that in countries with growing populations such as ours, women can contribute in a much bigger way to prosperity and progress IF there are adequate paths for them to join and remain in the workforce.   Gender must, therefore, be a strong consideration across all initiatives relating to financing and development to ensure that our systems are accounting for women to be more actively involved in the progress of our nations. For example, a large-scale infrastructure project such as public transportation system needs a gender lens in the designing stage so that woman who are entering the workforce utilize it effectively.   This was one of many important points of discussion last week at the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy hosted by the Government of Mexico. Where, on behalf of Kubernein Initiative, I had the honor of speaking on the panel ‘Empowering Tomorrow: Integrating Feminist Foreign Policy and Gender Perspectives into Sustainable Development and Financing for an Equitable Future’.   The conference was attended by a diverse group of countries from across continents. My most important take away was that all these countries were considering the inclusion of gender perspectives in various areas- finance, global governance, digital and AI, Science, technology, etc. This group had countries with explicit Feminist Foreign Policies,  as well as those that included gender mainstreaming in their external outlook and policies even in the absence of a formal FFP. And so, I continue to have hope for the work that we do! A big shout out and thank you to Gobierno de México, Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México, Ambassador Graciela Gómez García and her team, Feminist Foreign Policy Collaborative, Hivos and the fantastic group of Country Representatives and members of civil society gathered to take the actions forward.

▶️ New Podcast Episode, out now! Join us as we speak to Akriti (Vasudeva) Kalyankar and Dr. Arzan Tarapore about the evolving dynamics of multilateralism in the Indo-Pacific, the rise of new groupings, and where security interests converge 🌏 ▶️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dHSU8zTY

Kubernein is excited to be a knowledge partner for Tabreed India to work on sustainable cooling solutions for our cities. Some insights from our workshop last week: 🔵 The panel below, ft Priyanka Bhide, Anson Sando, and Dr Pradheeps Muthulingam explored how cooling fits within the state ecosystem, noting ongoing efforts and upcoming measures for transitioning to better cooling alternatives. 🔵 Success in District Cooling requires a unified approach involving the state, private sector, urban planners, and financers. It's about cohesive action, awareness, and thorough assessment. 🔵 While policies promoting environmentally sustainable cooling are crucial, equal focus must be on making these options economically viable for large-scale commercial adoption. Cooling is no longer a luxury in India; it is a necessity. REVOLVE | GIZ India | Ambika Vishwanath Akash Sahu Aadhya S.

Every year, like clockwork, the #monsoon season descends upon #India, transforming major cities like #Mumbai, #Delhi #NCR into war zones of chaos and frustration. The lack of effective city planning and administrative preparedness for rains and the blistering #summers that precede them is a glaring failure that demands immediate attention. But then, who is listening ? This civic mess is not due to nature’s fury alone. Despite decades of research and warnings by the scientific community, cities remain woefully unprepared The perennial floods and civic apathy are not just natural phenomena but reflections of our systemic indifference. Ambika Vishwanath & I write that true progress is measured by proactive governance, not by reactive responses to predictable crises. https://lnkd.in/duKt2NjU #rains #monsoon #Climate #climaterisks #urbanisation #urbanplanning #urbangovernance #flooding #cities #India #ecology #FPJOpinion Kubernein Initiative

▶ Catch episode 4 of our podcast, Reimagining the Indo-Pacific: Perspectives on Climate Security. Join Aditi Mukund as she speaks to Kate Clayton and Shreya Chakraborty on the critical topic of climate security in the Indo-Pacific, and its gender and human security implications. Tune in for a deep dive into how these issues intersect and impact our world. ▶️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dNQ2c9dd

🌱 Innovative Carbon Solutions: Embracing Sustainability in India 🌱 Companies in India are making strides in carbon management by adopting strategies like carbon footprint assessments, renewable energy installations, and circular economy principles. Programs like CERE - Centre for Environmental Research and Education's Carbon Map & Cap™ are driving this change, helping businesses reduce emissions and achieve sustainability goals. Rashneh Pardiwala writes for Sustainable India 2024 Report and explore this further. Catch the story here: https://lnkd.in/gmJVJkNh #SustainableIndia #CarbonManagement #ESG #GreenTransition REVOLVE