A growing trend in India toward sustainable, upcycled, and zero-waste gifting, driven by eco-conscious consumers and small businesses. Startups and artisan groups are turning discarded materials—such as textile scraps, paper waste, plastics, and coconut shells—into creative gift items like décor, stationery, planters, and festive hampers. These alternatives reduce landfill waste, support local livelihoods, and offer personalized, environmentally friendly gift options. The piece emphasises that sustainable gifting is no longer niche but increasingly mainstream, blending creativity with climate responsibility.

Indonesia Energy and Aguila Energia plan to develop hybrid gas-solar pilot projects in Brazil to power data centers more sustainably. These projects aim to combine natural gas with solar energy to reduce carbon emissions and ensure stable electricity for Brazil’s growing data center industry. The initiative reflects a broader regional push toward low-carbon, energy-secure digital infrastructure, balancing renewable integration with reliability. If successful, the pilots could become a model for hybrid energy solutions powering data centers across Latin America and Southeast Asia.

India’s move toward a low-carbon economy requires massive workforce upskilling and reskilling. As the country expands renewable energy, electric mobility, and green infrastructure, millions of new jobs will emerge—especially in solar installation, EV manufacturing, sustainable construction, and waste management. However, many workers in traditional industries risk displacement. The article calls for targeted vocational training, industry partnerships, and policy alignment to ensure a just and inclusive transition. By investing in green skills education and modern training systems, India can turn its climate goals into a major opportunity for job creation and economic resilience.

South Asia, one of the most climate-exposed regions, is shifting from crisis response to resilience and green growth. Facing rising heat, floods, and droughts, countries like India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are investing in renewable energy, sustainable farming, and resilient infrastructure. The blog stresses nature-based solutions and inclusive climate finance as vital, while warning that large funding gaps remain and faster adaptation is essential to safeguard livelihoods and sustain growth.

Changing rice-farming methods like alternate wetting and drying (AWD) and direct-seeded rice (DSR) can significantly cut methane emissions—up to 70%—and save water, while maintaining yields. These techniques also improve drought resilience, but adoption is slowed by challenges such as weed control, limited seed access, and weak financial incentives. Countries like Vietnam are leading with support from global institutions, yet funding remains low. Experts emphasize that broader investment and policy backing are key to scaling climate-friendly rice production