Villgro Philippines Co-Founder and CEO Priya Thachadi on the gap between climate enterprises already restoring ecosystems and the capital, policy and metrics still catching up to them.
The Indian Apparel and Textile sector is at an interesting crossroads as the Ministry has set ambitious targets for both international and domestic markets. As the Industry gears up to deliver on these targets, sustainability and circularity become an important lever for the growth and development of the sector. However, this development needs to account for the unique set up of the Indian industry and explore cluster level initiatives. This is the time for the industry to lead the narrative on sustainability and define the roadmap for a collaborative and sustainable development.
Findings from ANDE's first Asia Ecosystem Funder Convening are now available to ANDE members.
Catalyzing Climate Conversations Episode 3: Pratap Raju, Founding Partner of Climate Collective, discusses entrepreneurship, AI, impact measurement, and the local ecosystems shaping climate innovation across South Asia.
Shobha Venkataraman, Board Member of EPIC World Foundation is drawing attention to a segment of India's economy that often falls between familiar categories: Entrepreneurial Households.
The innovation fund is backing SGB’s tackling digital inclusion, clean energy access, and device circularity in emerging markets.
The circular economy is often framed as an environmental agenda. In Central and South Asia, however, it is increasingly an economic one.