India, Nov. 10 -- Environmental and climate policies must prioritise affordability to ensure that sustainable development benefits everyone, particularly poorer communities.

Higher costs of organic food, clean energy and pollution-control infrastructure risk making environmental solutions accessible only to the wealthy.

India needs agricultural practices that reduce production costs, improve farmers' livelihoods and make food more affordable without compromising sustainability.

Affordable wastewater management, safe reuse of treated waste and pollution prevention could help India address environmental challenges without relying on expensive infrastructure.

Clean energy must be accessible to those living in energy poverty, particularly...