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  • EP87- Cities Built Around Public Transportation Will Win: The Future of Urban Living

    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 for 12 years. Prior to the World Resources Institute he worked with the Urban Mass Transit Company, India’s leading urban transport consultancy, and with Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services.

    This episode is produced in collaboration with  @wingifyearth8032 
    Chapters:
    00:00 Coming up
    01:50 The International Council on Clean Transportation working on decarbonizing the transportation sector
    03:28 All about Diesel gate
    04:37 What comes out of the transport vehicle exhaust
    05:12 What is tested in PUC test
    07:36 Strategies for effective transportation
    10:40 Problems with Masterplan and transportation plan in Delhi
    15:38 Cities need to do a cost-benefit analysis before city planning
    18:40 Why roads are not being completed in time
    20:30 Is Noida better planned than Gurugram?
    22:40 Planning transport for new cities
    26:16 Zero emissions vehicles vs electric vehicles
    27:06 Which fuel is best suited to achieve climate target?
    29:05 Are electric vehicles clean?
    31:05 PM e-Bus seva- We need more clean public transport
    37:01 Myth bursting- Are electric vehicles really bad for the environment
    37:35 Myth Bursting- Battery Manufacturing harms environment
    38:20 Truth about battery recycling
    40:08 Myths- Electric vehicles will collapse the power grids
    41:25 Building charging infrastructure in cities
    44:00 Myth Bursting- Range anxiety is real
    46:00 Shifting to EV will improve public health in Delhi
    #electricvehicle #elecric #electricbikes #transportation #ebus #ev #climatechange #climatecrisis

    46 min
  • EP86-The Complexities of India's Waste Industry Ecosystem: Problems, Opportunities, and Solutions

    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's waste industry ecosystem is a complex one, with many different stakeholders and challenges. From waste generation to collection, processing, and disposal, there are many factors that contribute to the overall system.
    In this video, we will explore the complexities of India's waste industry ecosystem. We will discuss the different types of waste, the challenges associated with each type of waste, and the opportunities for innovation and improvement.
    We will also look at the role of different stakeholders in the waste industry ecosystem, such as the government, waste management companies, and civil society organizations. We will discuss how these stakeholders can work together to create a more sustainable and efficient waste management system.
    Despite the challenges, there are also many opportunities for innovation and improvement in India's waste industry ecosystem. For example, there is a growing demand for sustainable waste management solutions, such as composting and recycling. There are also opportunities to develop new technologies and services for waste collection, processing, and disposal.
    By working together, the government, waste management companies, civil society organizations, and the public can create a more sustainable and efficient waste management system for India.
    #wastemanagement #waste #wastetowonder #foodwastage #foodwaste #foodwasteinamerica
    This episode is produced in collaboration with Wingify Earth
    Chapters:
    00:00 Coming up
    01:29 Theme of today's conversation
    02:48 Classification of waste and its contribution towards air pollution
    05:16 Poor management of with waste management sector in India
    09:00 Textile waste is a massive issue
    09:54 Why food waste is not spoken about
    12:33 Our choices are influenced by the Halo effect
    16:55 Food Waste in India vs Abroad
    17:00 Dealing with food waste at the household level and saving money
    21:30 Dealing with Delhi's waste
    27:13 Poor policy is harming the waste manegement sector
    30:00 Government has good intent but needs right person for right job
    31:00 If Private sector can do a better job than government can partner with them.
    33:15 Government is missing out on unorganised landfill sector in India
    38:00 Are EU policies only helping EU businesses succeed in India
    43:30 Oppurtunities in the wasre management sector
    49:15 Solving for Solar waste and wind turbine waste will be th next big thing
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    1 hr 1 min
  • EP85-Bharat's first STEEL ROAD to launch of iRASTE Road Safety with the predictive power of AI.

    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.

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    Chapters-
    00:00 Coming up
    02:27 How climate change and road infrastructure are interconnected
    04:05 Building world-class roads using industrial and municipal waste
    06:21 Indian roads made with Steel Slag Aggregates
    08:00 Economic viability and durability of India's roads
    10:47 Roads made with fly ash
    13:00 Pothole repairinig machine by CRRI repair potholes without harming the earth.
    14:24 Difference between hot mix and cold mix construction technology
    16:20 Roads can now reduce floods and air pollution levels
    18:30 Building roads in Delhi which can also reduce noise pollution
    22:00 How CRRI is contributing towards building sustainable infrastuctures in Delhi
    24:25 Building a robust bicycle infrastucture in Delhi
    27:40 How can we improve walking infrastucture in Delhi
    29:45 iRaste can help reduce road accidents in India
    32:50 What is ADAS?
    34:00 Land slide mitigtion projects
    36:45 Moto of CRRI
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    39 min
  • EP84-[MUST WATCH] Delhites Likely To Loose 12 Years Of Their Life Due To Air Pollution?

    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 commissioned the ‘Real-Time Ambient Air Monitoring Network’ of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. He has been involved in episodic pollution monitoring and management incidents such as the Delhi smog of November 2012, 2016, and 2017, the highly dusty conditions of June 2018, and the pandemic-impacted lockdown and unlock process of 2020 and 2021.

    #airpollution #delhites #pollution #airpollutionindelhi #airpollutioncontrol #climatechange #climapreneur #airquality #airqualityindex
    This episode is produced in collaboration with Wingify Earth
    Chapters:
    00:00 Coming up
    01:45 Introduction
    02:41 History of Delhi's Air-pollution problem
    04:12 How river Yamuna has changed due to pollution from 1992 till 2023
    05:36 Various transitions affecting Air pollution levels throughout the years
    07:02 Major causes of Delhi's high Air pollution levels
    14:44 Problems faced by the Greenest capital in the world- Delhi
    17:00 Reality of 2023 Delhi Floos- Is Yamuna reclaiming her own territory
    23:02 Possible solution for Delhi's Air Pollution
    24:47 Truth about Air Quality Monitoring Systems in Delhi
    28:56 How new data is helping the Government make better policies
    31:30 Analysing the results of Delhi's Odd-Even policy
    35:15 Why sudden increase in pollution during winters in Delhi?
    38:51 Reality of Smog Towers in Delhi
    41:30 Construction and demolitions affecting Delhi's air quality
    45:43 Better policy for better air quality in Delhi
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    50 min
  • EP83-Electric Revolution on Indian Streets- Empowering India

    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 community, their Fi-Ne-Tech platform has been able to bring the vehicle manufacturers, financiers, fleet operators and Ecommerce companies together, where they have been able to bridge the gap between them enabling EV adoption with low entry barrier, ensuring a safe and secured ride, without any boundaries.

    Charge Up is a portfolio company 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, and not above them, to help them succeed. Their aspiration is to either lead the round, or be in the game as co-investors. Nothing less suffices. The fund is led by Ankit Kedia.
    https://www.capital-a.in
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    Chapters-
    00:00 Coming up
    01:43 How the vision to create Charge Up arrive?
    03:36 Building trust among consumers
    04:02 How does Charge Up operate?
    05:46 Successfully building an ecosystem for battery-swapping business
    10:05 How sustainable EVs really are?
    11:33 Future of EVs
    13:30 Building Lithium Refining Infrastructure in India
    14:45 Why every EV company is interested in the Indian market?
    15:42 What are carbon credits?
    17:35 Is EV the new IT?
    18:29 EVs will create many micro-entrepreneurs
    19:40 How Charge Up is empowering its riders?
    22:36 Zypp Electric's success story
    23:45 Technology behind Charge Up
    25:00 How are startups going to compete with giant companies?
    27:14 Finding like-minded investors of a sustainable business
    30:13 Valuing profitability and cash flow over valuations
    33:40 How to make a Charge Up station?
    37:58 EV needs to be in priority sector lending
    40:17 Is battery swapping helpful?
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    #erickshawbusiness #batteries #solar #automotive #electric #battery #electricvehicles #inverter #ev #indiarickshaw #tubular #technology #zeropollution #electricvehicle #gogreen #ecofriendly #vehicles #delhi #mumbai #ElectricRickshaw #Rickshaw #electricbikes #challenge #podcast

    43 min
  • EP82-Mothers on the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis

    In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Bhavreen Kandhari, Co-founder Warrior Moms. This episode is produced in collaboration with Climaprenur

    Warrior 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' initiative. They unite in the fight against a shared adversary — toxic air. They are battling for their children’s right to breathe clean air in polluted cities like Delhi, by engaging in urban mobility, waste management, biomass burning, and biodiversity protection.
    Join us in this impactful video as we spotlight the fearless efforts of mothers dedicated to securing a cleaner, healthier environment for their beloved children. Discover their inspiring stories and learn how their determination is driving positive change for cleaner air and a brighter future. This episode is a powerful reminder that mothers are a force to be reckoned with. They are determined to create a better future for their children, and they will not stop until they have clean air for all.
    Chapters-
    00:00 Coming up
    02:25 What is "Warrior Moms" all about?
    04:24 Motivation behind "Warrior Moms"
    07:55 SOP on how to react if you see somebody cutting trees
    10:24 Reality of policy implementation in India
    13:40 French Govt. promoting repair industries
    15:03 Indian Govt. should push toward policy implementation
    15:56 Few individuals who had a great impact on the climate action movement
    19:20 What is intergenerational sustainability?
    21:55 Devastating story from the Nainital floods
    23:20 Impact of Delhi's air pollution
    24:40 Implementing "Project Chulha"
    27:55 Helping people working at Bhalswa landfill
    30:00 Where do we lack while implementing technology?
    32:19 People are still suffering from the effects of Bhopal gas tragedy
    34:00 How can we reverse Delhi's air pollution condition?
    35:58 Heartwarming stories
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    #airpollution #pollution #environment #climatechange #cleanair #airquality #saveearth #podcast #science #climate #latest #upse #delhipollution #challenge #fight #temperature

    40 min
  • EP81-Empowering India: Biomass Energy Revolution | All About Biomass

    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 the barriers faced by Biomass-Bioenergy Project Developers at various seminars and forums and has been instrumental in impressing MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India), MoPNG (Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, NITI Aayog towards the use of agri-residue biomass-bioenergy based industry in India.
    Discover the untapped potential of biomass as a game-changing energy source for India! In this insightful video, we delve into the fascinating world of biomass and its role in powering our nation's future. From agricultural residues and organic waste to energy-rich plant materials, biomass offers a renewable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Join us as we explore the innovative technologies and initiatives driving India's transition towards a greener energy landscape. Learn how biomass can not only mitigate environmental challenges but also provide a reliable, decentralized energy solution for rural communities. Don't miss this captivating journey into the sustainable future of India's energy sector with biomass at its core. Hit the play button now and be part of the clean energy revolution!
    Chapters-
    00:00 Coming up
    02:58 Defining Biomass
    04:10 How farmers are detailing with Biomass
    07:40 Can immigrant laborers help reduce climate impacts from farming
    12:09 How solving the air pollution problem can help India attain a 5 trillion dollar economy
    16:40 How Brazil improved its Economy by Adopting ethanol
    17:15 How India is building a robust infrastructure for large scale Ethanol production
    23:27 Why are we not able to scale Ethanol Production in India?
    34:42 Our Project 42 can help in utilizing parali to produce energy
    46:20 Government should set up an Implementation orientated task force
    47:32 Farmers are really well thought they only seek transparency
    58:30 PM Modi talks about cremation with Govardhan
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    #economy #biomass #bioenergy #energy #environment #facts #science #empowerment #india #latest #podcast #upsc #environment #biology #startupindia #podcastshow #BiomassEnergy

    1 hr 3 min
  • EP80-Creating Climate-Resilient Future-Proof Bharat

    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 strain on India's urban infrastructure and its citizens.
    In order to protect its cities and its people, India needs to build climate-resilient cities. This means investing in infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events, such as flood-proof buildings and water management systems. It also means making cities more sustainable, by reducing their reliance on fossil fuels and increasing their access to green spaces.
    This video explains the need to build climate-resilient cities in India. It discusses the challenges that India faces due to climate change. Discover key strategies, best practices, and innovative solutions for sustainable urban development that can effectively combat the impacts of climate change. Explore case studies, expert insights, and practical tips on integrating renewable energy, green infrastructure, urban mobility, and community engagement. Join us as we uncover the blueprint for creating cities that are resilient, sustainable, and capable of thriving in the face of climate challenges.
    Chapters:
    0:00 Coming Up
    1:48 What does the National Institute of Urban Affairs do?
    04:20 NIUA's role in Building climate resilient cities.
    06:18 Major activities through which cities are engaging with climate
    09:45 How cities can learn from each other?
    09:54 About CDot ( niua.in/c-cube/cdot/)
    10:50 How Surat is making itself climate resilient and brought Sparrows back.
    11:31 How Hubli is taking steps towards being climate resilient
    12:27 Story of Indore, 7 times cleanest city
    13:14 How Guwahati is using local tech to become climate resilient against natural disasters
    14:00 Tools Uttrakhand and Assam need to become climate resilient
    16:35 Mumbai needs better urban planning
    17:40 Making Delhi Pollution free- Master plan of Delhi 2041
    25:00 Can political parties collaborate to build Climate resilient cities
    29:50 Building a legacy with Urban 20
    32:03 Can a private-public partnership accelerate the process of building climate-resilient cities?
    35:52 How project DHARA is going to help India?
    43:26 How to manage urban poverty while building climate resilient cities?
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    #Climate #Future #India #Climapreneur #Surat #Hubli #DelhiPollution #Guwahati #environment #facts #science #podcast #economy #climatechange #bharat

    51 min
  • EP79-Can We Ever Say Goodbye to Fossil Fuels?

    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 data from oil will be a major factor in determining the future of the oil industry. He shares with us some fascinating data and insights about the future of petroleum, and we have a lively discussion about it!
    If you're interested in the future of the oil industry or it's impact on climate change be sure to watch this episode of The Climapreneur Show!
    Chapters-
    00:00 Coming up
    02:00 What is PPAC and what does it do?
    02:43 Reality of sudden extreme weather conditions in Northern India
    04:56 Truth about the Oil Scenario of India
    06:39 Is it possible to improve the economy and reduce emissions at the same time?
    07:05 Fossil fuel will not go away any time soon
    08:14 How energy transition plans are made
    08:45 EVs were the first cars on the roads of the world
    09:28 How LPG became widely available in India?
    10:06 Why developed countries moved back to coal during the Russia-Ukraine war?
    11:13 Can we achieve net zero without stopping oil and gas usage?
    13:06 How efficient renewables are gonna be?
    14:10 India's net zero targets are more realistic than others
    15:45 What is the solution to this climate emergency
    21:29 Lifestyle for environment
    24:23 How to increase usage of a new product
    25:30 Why we don't see LPG cars in North India?
    27:57 How to solve the problem of feedstock availability for CBG production
    32:20 Will energy transition create more jobs?
    36:23 Is India's Energy transition target realistic?
    44:12 How sustainable is today's hydrogen fuel?
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    #weather #India #economy #fuel #energy #world #LPG #Russia #Ukraine #climate #emergency #NorthIndia #facts #science #podcast #bharat

    49 min
  • EP78-Understanding The Climate Investment Ecosystem With Ankit Kedia

    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, and not above them, to help them succeed. Their aspiration is to either lead the round, or be in the game as co-investors. Nothing less suffices. The fund is led by Ankit Kedia.
    🌎Capital-A and Java Capital in association with HSBC are organising Climathon'23, India's first 24-hour Pitchathon exclusively designed for Indian climate-tech startups on 5/6th July in Bangalore!🎯. The objective is to provide a platform and opportunity for climate-tech startups. The event aims to facilitate investments of up to $1Million.
    Apply here : https://climathon23.paperform.co
    https://www.capital-a.in
    Link to Palki Sharma’s report : https://youtu.be/9QRQMZexppA
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    Chapters-
    0:00 -Coming up
    03:22 How "CAPITAL A" is different from other VCs?
    5:09 What is a VC firm and how it operates?
    05:58 What does a VC firm look for before investing?
    6:48 Is investing in climate action businesses risky?
    10:00 Why is there a sudden decline in funding for startups in India?
    13:18 Value Profitability over Valuation or vice versa
    16:40 What is a "Bridge-Round"?
    18:20 Why few climate startups find it hard to build revenue models
    19:45 Why some VCs are reluctant to invest in Hardware startups
    21:50 Climate start-up founders needs to be passionate and resilient
    24:35 How Capital A is helping their portfolio startups?
    26:25 Growth stories of "Capital A" and it's portfolio companies
    27:15 Story of Charge up
    29:00 Story of Urja
    32:05 Keep your consumer in mind while building your business
    34:00 Story of Tan90
    38:02 The founder needs to go through his journey of figuring out the right path
    38:02 The founder needs to go through his journey of figuring out the right path
    39:12 Experienced partners can greatly save time
    41:21 Reality of taking external investment
    44:30 What is the relationship between the VC funds?
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    #startup #startups #startupindia #startupbusiness #india #podcast #economy #business #businesstips #Investment #investments #Ecosystem #facts #startupindia #business #indianeconomy

    50 min

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