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India’s transition to clean energy has largely been driven by the Renewable Energy (RE) sector. The total wind energy installed in India is close to 36.5 GW, fourth highest in world after China, US and Germany (March 2019).

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India is predominantly a rural country with two-thirds of its population and 70% of its workforce residing in rural areas. The Indian rural economy constitutes 46% of the national income and, despite the rise of urbanization, more than half of India’s population is projected to be rural by 2050...

Rapid urbanization has led to a significant rise in travel demand, with passenger activity increasing by 267% during 2005-2015. Longer trip distances, increased share of private motorized transport, and declining share of public and non-motorized transport have resulted in increased congestion,...

The transport sector, which includes road transport, railways, aviation and shipping, is one of the fastest growing sectors in India. In 2015, emissions from this sector represented about 10.5% of the country’s total emissions (...

Chandni Chowk was one of the important streets in the walled city of Shahjahanabad. It was so named because the moonlight (chandni, in Hindi) would reflect on the waters of a canal that ran through it. Throughout the Mughal, Colonial, and post-independence India, Chandni Chowk remained...

No accelerator is complete without a group session on the business model canvas. The discussion aims at understanding and identifying the important building blocks of your business. Participants will learn how to identify the critical business model assumptions of their own company, and then...

The current pandemic has forced us to reconsider everything cities are known for – dense neighbourhoods, crowded markets, mobility of people, etc. Mass transit has been especially impacted. The peak hour rush that our transit systems are already struggling with, the deteriorating urban air...

The COVID-19 crisis and the ensuing lockdown have required a show of resilience from communities, institutions and enterprises. The reduction in emissions due to industrial shutdowns, reduced road traffic, and fall in global production and consumption has resulted in a dramatic improvement in...

We live in a rapidly urbanizing world. India’s urban population, currently at about 480 million, is expected to double by 2050. Most of the infrastructure needed to meet the demands of a rising population is yet to be built.

Urban India largely depends on the rural workforce that comes...

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Ms Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister of India has announced reforms in the agriculture sector as part of the special economic package to overcome the economic and livelihood issues emerging due to...

As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic wipes away years of development in weeks, the ability to reinvent ourselves and rebuild has become more critical than ever. WRI India and Omidyar Network India will be hosting sessions on Informal Workers and the City on the Charcha 2020 platform. While...

The COVID-19 lockdown has brought cities to a standstill, with necessary restrictions on people’s movements and the stoppage of all transport services. But transport is still needed - to help essential workers reach their offices, to help citizens fulfil emergency needs and to ensure the...

Do you have an innovative solution to intervene, or prevent, suspended solid waste and invasive plants from impacting coastal public spaces? We want to hear from you!

Participate in WRI India’s first Coastal Public Space Challenge.

The Coastal Public Space...

India can ensure healthy diets for its growing population, improve livelihoods and plug waste by adopting better food and land use practices

New Delhi, January 10, 2020 – With a population projected to reach...

During the beginning of September 2019, WRI India took its first initiative towards the faster adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Northeast India by participating in a discussion with the Government of Assam for drafting the Assam EV policy, its implementation and its wider impact in India...

World Resources Institute India (WRI India) cordially invites you to participate in a workshop for media professionals on “Know What We Inhale: An Introduction to the Science of Air Pollution” in Delhi on 20 September 2019.

The workshop is aimed at enhancing the understanding of air...

Tamil Nadu's new Solar Policy introduced in 2019 has set a target of 3600 MW solar generation for the consumer categories - commercial, industrial, agriculture and residential. While the wheels have been set in motion, there are still several roadblocks in achieving this target as per its...

Around the world, cities are changing. We are witnessing advances in digital innovation, a shift towards a shared economy, and vast improvements in technology. Increasing instances of extreme weather have resulted in a greater urgency to move towards sustainable lifestyles and a paradigm shift...

WRI India invites you to attend the India Land Development Conference 2019 and participate in the following sessions:

Masterclass on the Restoration Opportunities Atlas of India

Who: Marie Duraisami, Dr. K M Jayahari, Sidhtharthan Seagrin, Dr. Ruchika Singh...