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Author: Girish Shivakumar
I believe in the idea that we can leave the world a better place than we inherited. I strive to help people and businesses have a positive impact on the planet, one act at a time.
With a personal mission to be a catalyst in the transition to a zero carbon economy (aka 'Mission Shunya') I collaborate with people and businesses to develop and implement products and solutions that align with my mission. I have implemented projects in solar power, energy storage and electric mobility.
A Chevening scholar and a masters graduate from the University of Cambridge. In 2019, received the Economic Times Young Leader award.
Improved air quality in India during COVID-19 lockdown and how to sustain the clean air movement
So, during the COVID-19 lockdown, did you breathe some fresh air? If you live close to a river, maybe you … More
Sustaining the cleantech momentum in the post-COVID-19 era
The growth story of the global cleantech movement over the last few years has been phenomenal, bettering the records every … More
Impact of COVID-19 on Small Scale Solar Rooftop Market
In recent months COVID-19 has definitely had an impact on the global economy. This is the first episode of the … More
Water Conservation: How technology enables us to get better at it?
Well, wherever you are in the world, at this point in time, i.e. April 2020, stay safe, stay indoors and … More
Creating an urban forest – the story of ‘Say Trees’
Well, the start of the year 2020 has been really tough, no matter where you are in the world you … More
Litter-free Lalbagh
Lalbagh is a botanical garden in the Indian city of Bengaluru. The two flower shows during the year see a … More
Energy Storage Thought Leadership
Dr Rahul Walawalkar is an industry veteran and has been at the forefront of the energy technology transition and has … More
Inspirational heroes, motivational stories: A special tribute
Episode 24 of the Mission Shunya podcast is a tribute to the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant and all the … More
Sustainable Clothing – Turning plastic into wearable fabric
Did you know that manufacturing a t-shirt consumes around 2700L of water in the entire process? On this episode, Co-Founder … More
Waste Management – A success story from Bengaluru
Koramangala is a residential hub in the Indian city of Bengaluru, its diversity spans age, cultural and educational backgrounds. Padmashree … More
A review of 2010s and predictions for the decade ahead
The first post of 2020 is unlike the regular topic or conversation I have on the podcast because it is … More
Amazon Rainforest Wildfires: How does it affect us?
One of the major global headlines in 2019 was the Amazon rainforest wildfires. On this episode of the Mission Shunya … More
The Evolution of Pay-As-You-Go Solar
Pay-As-You-Go Solar has revolutionised the way people get access to electricity in Africa. The emergence of new technology coupled with … More
What it takes to live an eco-friendly lifestyle?
Neel Mathews share his passionate story of building a house that is water and energy positive and also how he … More
