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India must adopt blue-carbon solutions if it intends to emerge as a global climate leader
Once a niche term, Blue Economy (BE) has matured into a popular concept in marine governance discussions in the Indo-Pacific region. As land resources reach their limits, governments in the region are keen to harness the ocean’s wealth for economic projects. Policymakers widely believe the blue paradigm allows marine activities to be earth-friendly and sustainable, and thereby guaranteeing a more equitable future. Recent developments, however,
The proactive foreign policy by Lula aims to raise Brazil’s global profile. Whether this comes to fruition is yet to be seen and it remains a diffic
This brief discusses one of the most crucial challenges to effective global governance for development: bridging the financing gap for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It considers the role of the G20 in addressing this gap, and outlines a 10-point action plan for the grouping. The aim is to bolster the financing required to achieve the SDGs in the next six and a half years—serving as an update to the Addis Ababa Action Agenda of 2015 in l
Climate change defined officially as 'a change in the state of the climate that can be identified among other things by changes in the mean and / or the variability of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer' is among major challenges facing countries.
This year’s Union budget brings an opportunity to formulate a climate-responsive budget that integrates both economic and climate targets
In the lead up to COP26, India and the UK can work together in catalysing a just and equitable post-pandemic recovery
Climate change, conflicts, and various crises have exposed the vulnerabilities of global food systems. Acute food insecurity and undernourishment have become more prevalent in recent times, and the imperative is to build more robust and sustainable food systems that do not adversely impact the environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has only underlined the importance of food security in times of crises. This brief explores the promise of clima
Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity, and developing nations of the Global South are expected to be the most vulnerable
India’s power sector requires sustained efforts to achieve the power generating capacity target of approximately 1.2 terawatts by 2047. It needs such capacity to meet the demands of economic growth and achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 7 of providing universal electricity access. At the same time, the country also needs to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to meet commitments to global climate action agreements. This paper revi
The most critical area for India's response to climate change must be adaptation. It needs to invest in actions against the imminent threats posed by climate change irrespective of how the global discourse progresses. Investments must be made through innovative channels, using a mixture of capacity-building programmes, awareness campaigns, traditional solutions, and new technologies.
The COP27 can serve as a platform for India to rally for climate justice and further its climate agenda during its upcoming G20 presidency
India is increasingly serving as a model for countries worldwide by demonstrating how economic development and environmental conservation can be complementary.
Being a multilateral forum of international economic cooperation, the G20 can serve as a suitable platform for creating a dedicated fund for climate m
Since P20-type parliamentary diplomacy has seen acceptance, slight organisational changes can place the P20 on track for being an exemplar multilatera
The SCO’s dilemma is that the progressive economic downturn in Afghanistan could possibly exacerbate challenges for member states
Despite the bottom half of the carbon pyramid facing the unequal impact of climate change, India’s current climate policies continue to favour the t
Indian enterprises stand at the threshold of a lucrative venture, tapping into the thriving global carbon trading markets. These entities also play a
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In its quest to achieve net zero, China has introduced new plans to promote green transition and has made significant progress in low-carbon developme
Can Xi continue to promise food security despite increased consumption, aging rural population, rapid urbanisation, and climate changes?
Since climate change will impact cities worldwide, ULBs will play a crucial role in addressing the climate-related challenges
By combining the power of AI with the wisdom of native intelligence, more effective climate actions can be developed
Climate change has become an even more pressing issue as it threatens public health, therefore, climate action needs to go beyond mere words
The significant gap in fiscally integrating climate change concerns within national spending needs to be addressed
If the energy needs of the future population are to be met, India must reduce its dependence on non-renewable resources and become self-reliant in the
In 2015, the Paris Agreement of UNFCCC emphasised the role of climate finance in strengthening the global response to climate change. Since then, developed countries have made various claims about climate finance flows. Some of the myths surrounding climate finance need to be demolished.
There is a need to move away from climate naivety by adopting a more realistic approach when it comes to climate protection.
Climate is a global common, and the task of reversing the worsening climate change is a global responsibility. There are two aspects to climate action: adaptation and mitigation. This paper focuses on mitigation, the global efforts for which are uneven as some countries are performing better than others. The paper evaluates the mitigation efforts of the G20 countries, which are collectively responsible for some 80 percent of global greenhouse gas
Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) as an appproach implies that farms need to become more resilient to climate change and efficient in their input use.
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The complex risks associated with climate change pose a threat to the global economy. Thus, it is crucial for regulators to proactively manage these r
Both climate risks and non-climatic drivers need to factored in to curb food and water shortages induced by climate change in vulnerable regions of th
Food self-sufficiency has been India’s greatest achievement, which must be celebrated. But India urgently needs to wake up to the significant challenges that climate change poses to its long-term food security and adopt urgent measures
With the increase in demand for coal, the only viable option left for the government is to go against its policy of self-reliance with coal beneficiat
As the winter air pollution worsens over time, North Indian states need to collaborate to mitigate this issue, with Uttar Pradesh taking a lead on it.
The intersecting impacts of COVID-19 and climate change are compounding the vulnerabilities of coastal communities. This paper examines the disastrous effects of cyclone Amphan in the Bengal delta region of the Indian Sundarbans amidst a countrywide lockdown triggered by the pandemic, and their cascading consequences for a rural community inhabiting this climate hotspot. It highlights the livelihood crisis experienced by internal rural-urban mi
The earth's geological past has seen violent climate shifts. The extinction of the dinosaurs, the Neolithic Revolution that followed the retreat of the last ice age, and the sudden demise of ancient civilizations, has been linked to climate change. While mankind has been altering the planetary environment ever since the Neolithic Revolution, it is only after the Industrial Revolution that it has attained the weight of numbers and technological ca
क्लाइमेट एक्शन को उत्प्रेरित करने में क्लीनटेक (Cleantech) की क�
केवल ऊर्जा परिवर्तन से हरित बदलाव नहीं लाया जा सकता है; इस
सतही तौर पर ऐसा लगता है कि दौलतमंद टेक्नोलॉजी कंपनियां आ�
The details of the proposed loss and damage funds need to be worked out
Despite COP27 arriving at a momentous consensus, the deferment of key issues to future COPs has stalled concrete climate action
COP27 ने महिलांना आंतरसरकारी हवामान वाटाघाटींच्या केंद्रस्थानी ठेवणारे व्यासपीठ बनण्याचा प्रयत्न केला पाहिजे.
शर्म अल-शेख़ जलवायु सम्मेलन में एक बड़ी आम सहमति ज़रूर बन�
कॉप27 को एक ऐसा मंच बनना चाहिए जहां अंतर-सरकारी जलवायु वार�
It is high time we move from words to action by officially institutionalising loss and damage finance in the COP agenda
