Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

In brief Up to 3°C above normal: Where Pacific sea surface temperatures are headed by November 2026, crossing into very strong El Niño territory 90%: of India could face below-normal rainfall this monsoon ~45 GW: of solar capacity added in FY2026—more than in any year before.

CEEW and artists Thukral & Tagra invite you to the third edition of Sustaina India art exhibition. The showcase is open for viewing from 1–15 February 2026, daily from 1100 AM to 0700 PM IST at Bikaner House, New Delhi. Sustaina India is a unique platform where science and art come together to inspire collective climate action. This year’s centrepiece is the work of the Sustaina India Fellows (2025-26), who explore our planetary dilemmas and possibilities through a culinary lens.

Just 0.08% of GDP could unlock USD 60 billion for loss and damage Less than a third of climate initiatives focus solely on Global South regions Leverage South-South cooperation and South-led multilateralism to enhance climate finance flows Belém, Brazil, 11 November 2025: At COP30, the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) called for a renewed compact on climate action—anchored in global solidarity, regional cooperation, and verifiable implementation.

Just 0.08% of GDP could unlock USD 60 billion for loss and damage Less than a third of climate initiatives focus solely on Global South regions Leverage South-South cooperation and South-led multilateralism to enhance climate finance flows Belém, Brazil, 11 November 2025: At COP30, the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) called for a renewed compact on climate action—anchored in global solidarity, regional cooperation, and verifiable implementation.

REPORT Formalising Air Conditioner Technician Training and Certification in India for Climate- resilient Servicing Suggested Citation: Ravindran Bhuvan, Rishabh Shandily, and Himanshu Dixit. 2025. Formalising Air Conditioner Technician Training and Certification in India for Climate-resilient Servicing. New Delhi: Council on Energy, Environment and Water. Overview The demand for cooling in India is rising rapidly and is expected to increase manifold in the coming decades.

Overview Over half the Indian population is under 30 years of age. This generation will shape India@2047 as it pursues sustainable development, seeking to become a developed nation by its hundredth year of Independence. This journey must be undertaken in a world facing multiple uncertainties and disruptions. This report offers a roadmap for turning disruptive mega trends into opportunities for India and the world’s growth.

Council on Energy, Environment and Water Integrated | International | Independent REPORT Can Indian Highways Support Zero-Emission Trucking? Assessment of Charging Infrastructure on Delhi-Agra Highway (NH44) Suggested citation: Vaid, Shubhi, Neerav Sharma, and Seshadri Raghavan. Can Indian Highways Support ZeroEmission Trucking? Assessment of Charging Infrastructure on Delhi-Agra Highway (NH44). New Delhi: Council on Energy, Environment and Water, 2025.

Council on Energy, Environment and Water Integrated | International | Independent ISSUE BRIEF Ten Years of Paris Agreement: A Stocktake of Cooperative Climate Initiatives Suggested Citation: Manimaran, Mohana Bharathi, Sumit Prasad, and Aanvi Sharma. 2025. Ten Years of Paris Agreement: A Stocktake of Cooperative Climate Initiatives. New Delhi: Council on Energy, Environment and Water.

Overview Critical minerals are now central to India's industrial growth, energy, and national security. To develop a self-reliant supply chain of critical minerals will require strengthening India's processing ecosystem - not just as an industrial requirement but as a strategic imperative - essential for reducing import dependence and ensuring energy security. This report offers a comprehensive assessment of India's present capacity in processing critical minerals.