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Kundan Pandey

New Delhi

Contributing Editor at Mongabay

Journalist l Senior Editor @MongabayIndia l @RedInk Award I @soljourno LEDE fellow I Ex @down2earthindia @TOI India

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  • 4 days ago | shorturl.at | Kundan Pandey

    Hauz-i-Shamsi, an ancient waterbody in Mehrauli in Delhi, has been revived using nature-based solutions. Urban lakes create their microclimate and can help combat the urban heat island effect if integrated into the heat action plans of cities. According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s First Census of Water Bodies in 2021, Delhi has 893 water bodies, of which nearly one-fourth are encroached.

  • 1 week ago | india.mongabay.com | Kundan Pandey

    India’s draft climate finance taxonomy includes coal under its scope, sparking criticism from climate experts. Although work on the taxonomy began in 2020, the draft, released in May 2025, only presents a basic framework without sector-specific definitions. Experts warn that the inclusion of coal and lack of harmonisation with existing sectoral and regulatory green frameworks, could deter international capital.

  • 1 month ago | india.mongabay.com | Kundan Pandey

    The International Maritime Organization has approved a framework requiring ships to pay for carbon emissions, starting 2028. The framework sets emission reduction targets benchmarked against 2008 levels, with penalties up to $380 per tonne of CO₂ for high emitters. The industry is considering shifting from fossil-based marine fuels to cleaner alternatives such as green methanol and ammonia, though infrastructure and cost hurdles persist.

  • 1 month ago | flipboard.com | Kundan Pandey

    2 hours agoWith Trump floating possible exemptions and flexibility for some companies, Stephanie Ruhle points out this is the perfect environment for potential corruption.

  • 1 month ago | india.mongabay.com | Kundan Pandey

    Daripalli Ramaiah, known for planting trees in Telangana, passed away at 87 in Khammam; his last rites were held on Sunday. He is credited with planting over 10 million trees, promoting indigenous species and environmental awareness through grassroots efforts. Ramaiah received the Padma Shri in 2017 and was widely mourned by national leaders for his lifelong commitment to sustainability.

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