Austria’s last solar grant call of 2026 draws 43,300 tickets in ten minutes
The ministry says the rush confirms its plan to scrap the first-come, first-served model from 2027. The call has €38.5 million, up from the €8 million first budgeted.
Australia backs goal of 300 million rooftop solar homes worldwide by 2030
Australia is the first country to sign the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration, which aims to double the world’s solar homes in four years. COP31 opens in Antalya next month.
Philippines plans 25 GW of renewable energy auctions through 2035
The energy department’s decade-long schedule backs a 35% renewable share by 2030, but the 2026 rounds have shifted focus to Mindanao and now require battery storage.
80% by 2028: Asian plastic rules now make producers pay for packaging waste
The Philippines will require its largest firms to recover 80% of their plastic packaging by the end of 2028, one of several national rules replacing the stalled treaty.
South Korea sets 1,000 trillion won green plan, but only a fifth is budget cash
The K-GX strategy covers ten industries, including EVs, batteries and solar. Public finance is spread over a decade, with 220 trillion won more promised by companies.
NHAI releases wildlife mitigation document covering crossings, fencing and speed rules
The document, released during National Wildlife Week, reports about ₹19,700 crore spent over five years and more than 2,150 crossing structures built or proposed.
India’s 2035 climate plan: 47% emissions intensity cut, 60% non-fossil power capacity
The Cabinet-approved 2031–35 pledge raises India’s emissions-intensity goal from 45% and sets a 60% non-fossil capacity target, though analysts question how stretching it is.
CAQM expert panel proposes exit of petrol and diesel cars from Delhi-NCR by 2040
The plan would end sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and retire older vehicles in stages, but the air quality commission has yet to take a final decision.
Maharashtra sets July 2027 deadline for bike taxis to go fully electric
The state has told Ola, Uber, Rapido and other aggregators to phase out petrol bike taxis within nine months, though riders say the cost is steep.
India clears 58 firms for critical mineral recycling incentives
The Ministry of Mines says the firms have pledged 850 kilo tonnes a year of recycling capacity and about ₹5,000 crore, under a ₹1,500 crore scheme.
