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Opinion Column 20 April 2026 6 min read
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme: A business opportunity for Rural India
A carbon credit trading scheme is a market-based approach to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by creating a market for carbon credits, which represent a ton of carbon dioxide equivalent that has been reduced or removed from the atmosphere.
Dr Sughosh Madhav and Mr Amit Kumar SinghRead Article
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Professor A.S. Raghubanshi
ARPA Opportunity Foundation
Professor A.S. Raghubanshi is a distinguished environmental scholar and the founding Director of the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development at Banaras Hindu University. Internationally respected for his work on tropical ecosystems and urban environments, he has made enduring contributions to ecological research, sustainability scholarship, and academic leadership in India.
Director, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Dr. Pardeep Singh
ARPA Opportunity Foundation
Dr. Pardeep Singh works on environmental management, climate change, sustainability, water scarcity, food security, and the Anthropocene. His scholarship reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, academic publishing, and dialogue on contemporary environmental challenges.
Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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Dr. Olga Ustyuzhantseva
ARPA Opportunity Foundation
Dr. Olga Ustyuzhantseva’s work lies at the intersection of innovation policy, digital governance, climate change, and sustainable development. Her international research engagement contributes to broader conversations on transformative systems, technology, and sustainability transitions
Affiliated Senior Research Fellow, Trilateral Chair on Transformative Innovation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution for Sustainable Development, University of Johannesburg
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Dr. Neha Srivastava
ARPA Opportunity Foundation
Dr. Neha Srivastava is a recognized scholar in waste biorefineries, microbial technology, bioprocesses, and green nanotechnology. Her academic contributions span research, editorial leadership, innovation, and scientific publishing in areas central to sustainable environmental advancement
Research Scientist, Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi,
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Dr. Shikha Daga
ARPA Opportunity Foundation
Dr. Shikha Daga’s academic work bridges finance and sustainability, with interests in green economy, climate change, circular economy, and sustainable development. Her scholarship brings an important interdisciplinary perspective to the interface of commerce, policy, and environmental responsibility.
Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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Dr. Sushil Kumar
ARPA Opportunity Foundation
Dr. Sushil Kumar specializes in air pollution, atmospheric microplastics, and environmental chemistry. His research and teaching contribute to a deeper understanding of environmental pollution processes and their broader implications for ecological and public well-being.
Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Siksha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India
A carbon credit trading scheme is a market-based approach to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by creating a market for carbon credits, which represent a ton of carbon dioxide equivalent that has been reduced or removed from the atmosphere.
Dr Sughosh Madhav and Mr Amit Kumar Singh 20 April 2026 6 min readRead
The Iran-Israel-US conflict has unleashed environmental destruction across West Asia, with long-term impacts on air quality, water security, marine ecosystems, and regional climate stability.
Dr. Anchita Borthakur 10 April 2026 10 min readRead
New research from Malda, West Bengal, shows that airborne microplastics are raining down on cities as invisible dust, creating a fresh public health and ecological risk.
Dr. Mamun Mandal and Dr. Abhijit Sarkar 10 April 2026 4 min readRead
