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WHAT'S NEXT?: India's ambitions, particularly in technology and economic growth targets promise much from this populous country determined to be a world leader.

• [New] GCoM, the largest global alliance of cities fighting climate change, will showcase success stories of climate action worldwide, including smart mobility in Shimla (India), floating infrastructure for sea-level rise in Belize City, and waste-to-biogas projects in Basse and Sekondi-Takoradi (Ghana). SCEWC 4 - 6 NOV 2025
• [New] Ongoing negative Indian Ocean Dipole conditions are forecast to continue during November (> 85% chances, according to the IRI forecast), raising the chances that below-average rainfall will continue to impact eastern East Africa during the short rains season. GEOGLAM Crop Monitor
• [New] Targeted interventions in hotspots such as India, Kazakhstan, and Turkey could reduce water conflicts by improving efficiency in material production. EurekAlert!
• [New] MASS will change how India thinks about transportation. Precedence Research
• [New] India's growth story and innovation ecosystem are expanding opportunities for collaboration across sectors. Gupta-Klinsky India Institute at Johns Hopkins Universi
• [New] With the improving healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, India is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period. Precedence Research
• [New] India aims to achieve 500 million tonnes of steel capacity by 2047 and 300 million tonnes by 2030. PendulumEdu
• [New] Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, with an expected CAGR of 31% from 2025 to 2030, driven by digitalization initiatives in countries like India and China. Virtue Market Research
• [New] Cyber risk quantification provides the data-driven clarity that Indian organizations need to thrive in an increasingly hostile digital environment. Cybercube
• [New] Business partners from Brazil, China, and India have expressed concern about the potential impact CBAM might have on businesses that supply to the EU; they view the CBAM proposal as a protectionist measure masquerading as a climate policy. The Conference Board
• [New] Eight cheetahs from Botswana will reach India next month. PendulumEdu
• [New] India targets a 45% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030 and aims for net-zero emissions by 2070, aligning with global climate goals. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] India will need as much as $21 trillion to achieve its climate goals and lift its population out of poverty. Last Week in ConTech

Last updated: 09 November 2025