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  • India’s bioenergy initiatives can play role in land restoration: Tomar

    India’s bioenergy initiatives can play role in land restoration: Tomar

    More than 2 billion hectares of land are degraded worldwide, nearly the size of India and Russia combined, impacting global food and water supplies.

    India’s bioenergy initiatives can play a crucial role in achieving land restoration, halting desertification and building drought resilience by providing sustainable energy solutions, Madhya Pradesh state assembly speaker Narendra Singh Tomar said on Wednesday.

    Tomar said more than 2 billion hectares of land are degraded worldwide, nearly the size of India and Russia combined, impacting global food and water supplies.

    “One of the key challenges of land restoration is the effective utilization of biomass, which significantly impacts the flora and biodiversity of the region,” Tomar said at an event organised by Confederation of NGOs of Rural India.

    He said India’s consumption of energy and electricity is less than one-third of the global average despite having about 17% of the world’s population.

    The government has implemented various schemes to promote bioenergy including the National Bioenergy Programme, the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation scheme, and the GOBAR Dhan scheme, Tomar said.

    Global Cooperation Economic Forum Chairman Dileep Shanghani said the cooperative economic framework has a major role in tackling climate change and bio-economy can provide livelihood solutions.

      India is taking a leading role through campaigns like LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) that encourages responsible living in harmony with nature, said Binod Anand, secretary general of the NGO confederation.

      Land degradation affects about 3.2 billion people worldwide and could reduce global food productivity by 12% by 2040, leading to food price hikes of up to 30%, according to speakers at the event.

  • Natural Gas firm Adani Total charts sustainable, low-carbon path

    Natural Gas firm Adani Total charts sustainable, low-carbon path

    As part of its environmental efforts, the company is prioritizing reducing carbon emissions through solarization, curbing methane leaks, promoting renewable energy like bio-compressed natural gas and electric mobility.

    Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL), a joint venture between India’s Adani Group and France’s TotalEnergies, said on Thursday that embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into its business is essential for long-term value creation.

    The natural gas distributor said adhering to ESG helps build resilience, foster a sustainability-focused culture and identify opportunities while managing risks in the interests of all stakeholders.

    “In today’s world, sustainability isn’t just an option; it’s a fundamental requirement,” ATGL said in a regulatory filing.

    “Sustainability is woven into the fabric of our values, emphasising environmental stewardship, social accountability, strong governance, and economic vitality.”

    As part of its environmental efforts, the company is prioritizing reducing carbon emissions through solarization, curbing methane leaks, promoting renewable energy like bio-compressed natural gas and electric mobility.

    ATGL said it has mapped all greenhouse gas emissions and is working continuously to minimize them, including by conducting methane leak detection and repair for its networks to reduce fugitive emissions.

    On the social side, ATGL is committed to promoting health, safety, community engagement, education, diversity and inclusion, the statement said. It highlighted the Greenmosphere tree plantation initiative aimed at creating a low-carbon society.

    The company said it has developed a 10-acre biodiversity park in Ahmedabad, called the ATGL Forest, where more than 200,000 trees have been planted to create an oxygen park for the city.

    With an eye on climate change, ATGL said it is working towards low-carbon gas retail by initiating bio-gas and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with pilot studies planned for blending green hydrogen.

    “Our overarching goal is to foster lasting economic prosperity while forging a sustainable and equitable future for everyone involved,” the company said.