Climate Action through active community engagement – A community in the Western Ghats of India have come together to create … More
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.
How to create a sustainable natural ecosystem
Forests are a big carbon sink, so why don’t we have more of them? How can communities create forests? How … More
Emerging risks from Climate Change
A discussion on Climate Change is not complete without talking about the risks. On this episode Praveen Gupta joins me … More
Chef crafted plant-based meat alternatives
Globally one-fourth of the greenhouse gas emissions come from food production. It includes everything like farming, dairy and meat industries. … More
All about COP26
COP26 was a highlight of 2021 and we had a 2 part mini-series about the event. The first episode looked … More
MaaS – Launching sustainable mobility solutions in cities
How can cities enable shared electric mobility services? Are 15 minute cities a reality? Why behaviour shift is essential to … More
Leadership in clean-tech: What does it take to build a successful business?
What does it take to build a successful clean-tech business? Are the new age leaders in clean-tech different from the … More
A service model for wastewater treatment
Did you know that water that is treated well can be reused? Water treatment as a service is now available … More
All about Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
What is Mobility as a Service (MaaS) all about? How can MaaS help cities reduce the car ownership? What are … More
If climate change is going to be the next pandemic, how can we prepare for it?
The recent publication by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) came with the headline, ‘Code Red for Humanity’ in … More
Energy transitions, electricity deregulation and empowering consumers in the US
How has deregulation of electricity markets given more power to the consumers? How can technology help developing countries leapfrog in … More
Refreezing the arctic and other climate actions
Is refreezing the arctic a viable climate action? What are the pathways for deep and rapid emissions reductions? What are … More
Ten years on – A cog in the global transition to a zero carbon economy
If I were a professional athlete, it would have been 10 years since I turned pro. (I just like to … More
Enabling Climate Action for companies
How did Greta Thunberg inspire climate action around the world? How did a company that started off as a provider … More
Buildings as carbon sinks
Can buildings be turned into carbon sinks? What are the best use cases of carbon capture? All this and more … More
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