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Climate-Smart Agriculture holds promise in building a robust agri-food system amidst the intensifying effects of climate change, however, there is a p
Ahead of the Paris climate summit, India announced on October 2 its INDCs for climate change mitigation and adaptation. While this commitment has drawn fulsome praise from many, the green ayatollahs have predictably ignored its herculean clean energy ambitions and focused on Indian dependence on coal. It is time to lay bare the 'coal hypocrisy' of these privileged 'western greens'.
Although several options exist to address the troika of climate change, health, and food systems, there are hurdles in developing implementable and su
Global food insecurity is aggravated largely due to climate phenomena. The third brief of this four-part series explores the link between climate chan
In the second of a four-part series, we analyse the impact of global warming on human health
The first of this four-part series highlights the signs and science of global warming
The policy decision to decarbonise capital flows are important in driving the necessary shift towards a more sustainable and resilient global order, b
Despite delay, distract and diffuse tactics, awareness of the climate crisis and the impact it has on many of our other crises—energy, food, violenc
As India, China, US and the European Union grapple with the need for equitable and meaningful climate action, strategies are also needed to address the differing needs and capabilities of the sub-national entities that make up these big players.
To translate his plan into action, Biden will have to exercise his executive powers as President and depend heavily on federal agencies.
Lack of monetary resources may prove to be a major impediment to India achieving its climate targets and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The world community cannot hope to get a grip on this situation without finding a way of putting a price on carbon.
Nuclear energy does not face the intermittency issues associated with renewable energy.
Blue bonds, like green bonds, can catalyse global capital to work towards the conservation of our marine ecosystems
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A holistic restructuring of federal, systemic, and financial governance is required to empower our city governments
विकास वित्तपुरवठ्याच्या दृष्टिकोनातून 2024 हे वर्ष महत्त�
The world is currently witnessing an increase in the prevalence of undernourishment as well as a rise in the incidence of overweight, obesity, and non-communicable diseases. Addressing issues of food security and nutrition would not be possible without adopting a food systems perspective—from farm to fork. Indeed, in 2021, countries developed national pathways to transforming food systems to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Developme
It is imperative to move beyond compensatory afforestation and adopt meaningful strategies for creating serious impact on the ground
To achieve global carbon neutrality, developed nations needs to look beyond domestic green deals and provide Global South with the capital to go green
The Global South needs to drive the just transition discourse further to make it more inclusive and move from words to deeds.
PM Modi's official visit to the UK is unexceptional. This is despite the hype and hoopla that accompany any Modi tour. However, what was different was that for the first time Modi had to respond to issues like Gujarat 2002 riots and the climate of intolerance back home.
Energy transition alone cannot anchor the green transition; a more holistic approach needs to be adopted, especially in the Global South
In an attempt to move beyond great power competition for influence in Africa, the United States is revamping its policy by ensuring a mutually benefic
With the Quad Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group established, it is affirmed that the “Spirit of Quad” has widened its horizons to inc
Given the rapidly growing population, resource constraints and climate change concerns, accompanied by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic — it is
India could spearhead Quad’s Supply chain resilience Agenda by becoming the next economic pivot with the support of other members, by enhancing its
Last week India hosted two important visitors – Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, and the US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry. These were routine visits, one to lay the groundwork for a potential Russian presidential visit to India and the other to assess Indian intentions on climate
The government needs to undertake more targeted policies to ensure that the inflow of investments is adequate to finance infrastructure development.
Admitting that the government's 'Make in India' initiative will result in increase in carbon emissions as it focuses on manufacturing, and industries, India's Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javedkar emphasises the need for developing countries to get cheaper access to green technology on humanitarian grounds, notwithstanding Intellectual Property Rights.
To ensure an inclusive transition, India will have to introduce policy interventions to cushion the states and communities who will be impacted by the
The geographical and socioeconomic characteristics of small island developing states (SIDS) expose them to unique challenges. Climate change, in particular, poses a severe threat to SIDS, with rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and changing precipitation patterns negatively affecting their ecosystems, economies, and communities. This brief assesses the challenges faced by SIDS in accessing traditional climate financing and analyses the effec
Given the influence that the G20 has on global governance issues, India can help initiate a global response to address Africa’s food insecurity
While India and Australia prioritise cooperation with the SIDS, in the face of current geopolitical competition, the SIDS also gain from fostering a d
Constitutional provisions for the right to health cannot be realised without integrating frameworks for the health of people and the planet.
By demonstrating cleantech’s potential to catalyse climate action and forging international partnerships around technological innovation, India is a
