In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Amit Bhatt-, Managing Director for India. The International Council on Clean Transportation. He is based in New Delhi and has over 20 years of experience in transportation, urban development, and management. Before joining ICCT, Amit was Executive Director for Integrated Transport at WRI India…

In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Manik Thapar. With over 17 years of experience in the waste management industry, Manik Thapar is the founder and leader of Eco-Wise Waste Management Pvt. Ltd., a company that provides innovative and sustainable solutions for waste collection, segregation, treatment, and disposal in India.India…

On this week's Climapreneur show, we're joined by Prof. Manoranjan Parida, Director, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute. Design and Development of Noise Barrier for Flyovers in Delhi is an innovative contribution by him. CSIR CRRI plays an important role in the development of sustainable road transportation infrastructure for Bharat. ____________…

In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Dr Mohan P. George.Consultant, Clean Air & Sustainable Mobility with the Center For Science and Environment. Superannuated as Addl. Director at Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). He has been involved in undertaking Air pollution monitoring of Delhi since 1993. He developed and commissio…

On this week's Climapreneur show, we're joined by Varun Goenka- Co-Founder & CEO, Chargeup. Chargeup is on a mission to enable Drivers with higher earnings and better livelihoods. At Chargeup they are building a Driver First platform which will enable higher earnings, access to credit and a sustainable livelihood. They are solving for Driver commun…

In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Bhavreen Kandhari, Co-founder Warrior Moms. This episode is produced in collaboration with ClimaprenurWarrior Moms- An ideation and action-oriented group that goes beyond language barriers, demographic differences and geographical boundaries, Warrior Moms is a 'Mothers For Clean Air' initiativ…

In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Lt Col Monish Ahuja (Retd) Chairman & Managing Director - Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Private Limited. This episode is produced in collaboration with Wingify Earth Lt Col Monish Ahuja (Retd) is known in the Biomass fraternity as a dedicated and knowledgeable leader. He has been advocating …

In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Hitesh Vaidya Director at the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). Climate change is a serious threat to India, and its cities are particularly vulnerable. Extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, and heat waves, are becoming more frequent and severe, and they are putting a str…

In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Dr. Pankaj Sharma of PPAC. Dr. Sharma is the ddl. Director of Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and he has some very interesting insights about the future of fossil fuels.Dr. Sharma predicts that we may never say goodbye to fossil fuels and that d…

On this week's Climapreneur show, we're joined by Ankit Kedia, the founder of CAPITAL A. Capital-A is THE start-up for start-ups – a venture fund for seed to early stage meaningful start-ups. They are always there for founders and co-founders who eat, sleep and drink their business. They're always there to work alongside these passionate people, an…

In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, we explore the future of transportation. With the rise of steel slag roads, we're witnessing the birth of a new era in transportation.Steel slag roads may seem like a futuristic concept at first, but this technology is already changing the way we travel. We chat with road scientist Satish Pandey about the f…

On this week's Climapreneur show, we're joined by Dr Chetan Solanki AKA Solar Gandhi, the founder of Energy Swaraj Foundation ( @energyswaraj ). Dr Solanki is leading the world's longest solar march, which began on 15th August 2019 and is scheduled to end on 15th August 2030.In this episode, we discuss Dr Solanki's history with climate change activ…

We're telling the story of Rakesh Khatri, the Nest Man of India. Rakesh ji is a pioneer in the development of sustainable nests for birds, and his story is an inspiring example of how one person can make a real difference in the environment.Whether you're a bird lover or not, you'll want to watch this video! It tells the incredible story of Rakesh …

"Get ready to join the conversation on Equitable Decarbonization with The Climapreneur™️ Show and the Institute for Sustainable Communities! This series is dedicated to exploring the intersection of climate action, energy, and environmental justice. With a focus on just transition and change-makers, this series will take you on a journey towards a …

"Get ready to join the conversation on Equitable Decarbonization with The Climapreneur™️ Show and the Institute for Sustainable Communities! This series is dedicated to exploring the intersection of climate action, energy, and environmental justice. With a focus on just transition and change-makers, this series will take you on a journey towards a …

"Get ready to join the conversation on Equitable Decarbonization with The Climapreneur™️ Show and the Institute for Sustainable Communities! This series is dedicated to exploring the intersection of climate action, energy, and environmental justice. With a focus on just transition and change-makers, this series will take you on a journey towards a …

"Get ready to join the conversation on Equitable Decarbonization with The Climapreneur™️ Show and the Institute for Sustainable Communities! This series is dedicated to exploring the intersection of climate action, energy, and environmental justice. With a focus on just transition and change-makers, this series will take you on a journey towards a …

"Get ready to join the conversation on Equitable Decarbonization with The Climapreneur™️ Show and the Institute for Sustainable Communities! This series is dedicated to exploring the intersection of climate action, energy, and environmental justice. With a focus on just transition and change-makers, this series will take you on a journey towards a …

Researchers at the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP), Dehradun, have identified a fungus capable of removing toxic, recalcitrant, and carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from the environment. The rapid pace of economic development and industrialisation has resulted in the release o…

CSIR - Indian Institute of Petroleum has developed a novel fuel-efficient domestic cooking burner with the financial support of PCRA (Petrol Conservative Research Association). The designed burner has improved performance and has an Energy Saving Potential of 20-25% compared to the in-use PNG stoves. Being dedicated to PNG use, it can replace 70 la…

Biogas is rapidly gaining importance in India's renewable energy basket as it has a favourable CO2 footprint. Biogas is formed by biological transformation of large variety of organic wastes. It primarily consists of Methane (CH4) : (55-65%) ; Carbon Dioxide (CO2) : (35-45%) ; Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) : (0-3%); Moisture (Saturated). Biogas offers mu…

​TRUCKNETIC recently launches India’s First Digital EV Truck Platform, ‘EVolev’Chapters- 0:00 - Coming Up2:13- India’s trucking market is expected to grow over 4x by 20503:00- Launch of National Logistics Policy by PM Narendra Modi3:50- Making Trucking Sustainable with AI & Machine Learning - Reducing cost of logistics in India4:51 - Truck driver- …

Agriculture and agro-based cottage industries are the lifeline of the rural economy, however, the modernization of rural industries through scientific intervention is the biggest challenge to rural growth. CSIR-IIP’s Improved Jaggery Making Plant “Gur Bhatti” is a step towards reviving the agro-based cottage industry of rural India. The technology …

Will you believe us if we tell you that PLANES can now fly fossil fuel free? In this episode, we speak with Indian Scientist from CSIR, Indian Institute of Petroleum- Dr. AK Sinha. Dr. Sinha along with his team of scientists have developed a home-grown technology to produce bio-jet fuel. The produced bio-jet fuel has been formally approved for use …

C02 is a greenhouse gas and its concentration in the air is increasing continuously causing Global Warming. The capture of C02 and its conversion to chemicals and fuels is recognised as one of the most effective option for CO2 mitigation. They are using carbon dioxide as a carbon resource. Converting carbon dioxide to value added chemicals. With th…

In today's episode we speak with an eminent scientist Dr. Neeraj Atray on how he is working towards building an AtmaNirbhar Bharat. Where India is not dependent on any foreign country for crude oil imports rather India can export to the rest of the world. Tune in to hear, how they are actively working on improving India's Energy Security & Access w…

The exhaust emissions of the conventional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles are the major source of air pollution in the cities. Use of ICE vehicles aggravates the depletion of global oil deposits, environmental and health issues. To realize a low-carbon society, electric vehicles are becoming more popular. Electric vehicles (EVs) offer an …

Aakash Ranison is an avid, responsible traveller who documents and advocates sustainable living.He has also published a book—Climate Change Explained: For One and All. A conscious travelpreneur who earn while traveling sustainably. However, Aakash journey wasn't easy. Tune in to know why did he change his surname from Mishra to Rani ka Beta- Aakash…

TRONTEK - India’s Leading EV Battery Manufacturer. Trontek is the first battery maker to get AIS-156 certification for its range of EV batteries. Driven by a customer-first approach, Trontek is transitioning to produce an entire range of LFP batteries for electric two-wheelers. As electric two-wheelers are powering the e-mobility adoption in the co…

How can a simple lubricant change be the first line of defence for climate change ? How can a simple burner change have a huge climate impact? When will all Indian flights fly on sustainable aviation fuel? What is sustainable aviation fuel? How many litres of this fuel will be produced from India's first being set up? Can this fuel be used with the…

Zypp Electric provides a sustainable delivery method to various e-commerce businesses with their fleet of electric scooters. Zypp Electric India’s Leading Tech-Enabled EV-as-a-Service platform, founded in 2017 with a Mission Zero Emission and to make India carbon-free by using an ecosystem of Electric Vehicles and EV based technology to make last m…

Clima.Jo is a platform that brings together some of the most vital ingredients to help people act on climate change, with the focus on the following major tracks: Informative Content, Community, Sustainable Solutions, and a Rewards Mechanism. They are also building a infrastructure to help businesses communicate their sustainability credentials to …

Dr. Srikanth Sola is an eminent cardiologist who has, for over several decades, treated thousands of heart patients both in the US (Cleveland Clinic) as well as in India (Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences). It was back in 2008 when he moved back to India to serve the poor that he saw that air pollution was causing millions of deat…

They are turning #airpollution into Ink Solution. Pollutants which could have otherwise been in the lungs of millions of people are now beautifully resting as art, featuring in the work of more than a thousand artists like Doodle Man, Christian Furr, Karatoes, Imagine and others.They have designed proprietary technology to sequester PM 2.5 and PM 1…

Landfills and waste in general is a huge challenge in India and world-wide. Huge waste islands are being created. Will you believe us if we tell you that landfills can disappear with her climate solution. With her technology any kind of waste can be converted into fuel with Nil CO2 emissions and no post process residues. Featuring Charmaine Fernand…

“Some dreams are far-fetched but if you really go far with your efforts then you can definitely fetch them and turn into reality,” says the co-founder of P-Tal.in, Aditya Agrarwal. P-Tal is a start-up by Aditya Agrawal with his co-founder Kirti Goel and Gaurav Garg, that aims at reviving the dying craft form of the indigenous Thathera community of …

Today, many sectors are in the midst of a renewable revolution – like solar PV and wind help us go renewable in the electricity sector. Water sector is surprisingly left out. Uravu is bridging this gap by bringing a revolution with 100% Renewable Water. Uravu produces 100% Renewable Water flexibly and 24×7. Powered by Solar heat, Powered by Waste-h…

#airpollution is a big concern and specially these days more specifically in Delhi. Most of the times we read news, articles, experience the deteriorating health due to air pollution, express discomfort but imagine if we tell you, you have all the power, all the courage you need to convert to try to do something that you and people around you don't…

How do you grow and scale your D2C sustainable brand? What kind of strategies should you use? How do you build the right team? What is the right way to reach out to the investors? If you want to build say a 50 crore brand in revenue, what are some absolutely important steps which you cannot miss? Tune in find all the answers as we speak with Arjun …

Is Climate finance the biggest opportunity of our times? What role does climate startups and innovators play in the growth of Indian Economy? Is the unavailability or inability to access the climate tech capital stopping the future growth for innovators? Does the growth of climate startups go beyond finance? Is there a need for non-financial ecosys…

With the growing demand of food delivery, and hence the growing order volume, there was a lot of single use plastic waste generated, which wasn't collected back and probably landfilled or burnt. So Infinity Box is aimed at creating a REUSE platform for not just food delivery, but for any quick commerce delivery today. So we want to reuse the resour…

When everything around you is getting tougher, the human body and mind also has to get tougher. While we're hoping that things in the world, at the level of nature , at the level of climate gets better, because we're not going to last very long if things don't get better. But the point is, in the meantime, we make our body strong. We work on our im…

I think you have to change the composition of the atmosphere. You can't do that with words, you can only do it by actually changing the composition of the atmosphere. And you're going to use scientific principles and implement hardware and chemistry and biology at scale to make it happen. Data doesn't solve problems, data points to problems, hardwa…

In this episode we speak with Bharat Moossaddee , Former CFO Mahindra & Mahindra about Including EVs in the Reserve Bank of India’s priority sector lending , Role of Indian Financial Institutions in Boosting EV Adoption, Financing Challenges EV startups faces in India. "The Government of India has done a number of things to support this EV growth a…

When you start your sustainability journey, then don't feel overwhelmed. You only can judge your sustainability journey and you only can improve by learning from your own mistakes. In my journey, most challenging part was to push myself , mummy used to see the compost and say, what are you doing, there will be flies in house and she saw the bio enz…

"The main characteristic of Priya and the challenge that she always overcomes in the comic is overcoming fear. Fear is the one thing that I noticed a lot of survivors have to overcome, in order to get to the point of understanding and healing. And that's what Priya really emphasises and even emphasises, in this comic book about climate change, our …

We are wanting to accelerate that shift in the mindset of the people to choose electric mobility as a prime source of mobility. We have collaborated with multiple electric two wheeler manufacturers, and in our portal exter.in , we would be selling scooters from multi brand OEMs without batteries. If you come to our portal, you can find, compare and…

If you believe in your product, your patience multiplies. You want to stick with it for longer. So one order, no order, zero order, we had nothing to lose, we had only one thing, that was to just grow. That was the idea that we cannot go beyond zero order. I mean, we cannot go negative, right? One thing that we were certain of is the products that …

We are one of the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. But more importantly, in the last four years, or five years, we have risen from a global innovation index of 81, to a position of 46. Now, that's an amazing growth. But I personally believe that we are in India, because of the focus on education that we have had, 1.4 million schools, 1…

I started with a podcast where I interviewed my, my dad and stepmom, and you can say, at that very beginning that first journey, well, you're not really doing anything. I mean, you're just talking, you're recording a call with your family. This is very cliche, but you know, a 1000 mile journey starts with a single step. The point is that, I started…