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Wetlands are important ecosystems that provide benefits such as flood control, water purification, and biodiversity conservation. In India, however, wetlands are threatened by pollution, encroachment, and rampant real estate development. This brief assesses the East Kolkata Wetlands to illustrate the challenges of preserving urban wetlands in India. It also presents recommendations to establish more comprehensive wetlands management and conservat
Given the need to prioritise growth in the developing world, the goals must be 'development-climate compatible,' not, 'climate-development compatible', according to Dr. Youba Sokona, coordinator, African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) based in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
India’s development partnerships could be a potential game changer if sustainability is incorporated into the agenda
Conventional investments cater to investors who intend to gain financial returns. Other investors whose aim is to generate a positive social or environmental impact at a decent rate of return, turn to “impact investments” for their purpose. Mobilised to finance social enterprises, impact investments assume three primary forms: embedded, integrated, and external. This paper discusses the ideas of impact investment and social enterprises, and o
Policy responses must be targeted to uplift those who were at the lowest socio-economic rungs as it shows that a higher degree of social mobility help
This paper highlights the imperatives for India’s G20 Presidency for promoting development cooperation towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given its unique development cooperation model—more precisely, its development partnership model—India can utilise its G20 presidency to push the sustainability agenda. This will help bridge the North-South divide in sustainable development financing. The paper recommends
India and the EU are too big to think small and have the combined political and economic weight to shift the SDGs decisively closer to their goalposts
India’s G20 Presidency has identified the mandate for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) as thus: “capacity building of the ecosystem for financing sustainable development.” The aim is to scale up efforts in mobilising large pools of global capital for sustainable projects, particularly in emerging and developing economies. Under the aegis of the Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), the G20 proposes the developmen
For a developing nation like India, education emerges as a fundamental tool for creating the human capital necessary to sustain development in the 21s
How will the US establishment come to terms with the fact that for the better part of the 21st century, India will be the larger economic partner? Has Delhi realised the potential and consequences of this shift?
Indian businesses will play a crucial role in championing climate change action while simultaneously integrating it into sustainable GVCs
As the Union Budget charts the pathway to development for the next 25 years, faltering consumption demand is still a concern
Economic decisions and reforms are not a sprint, but a relay race where different types of economic reforms are required at various stages of a nation
The G20 is well-positioned to create frameworks for just transition that can provide common definitions, understanding and principles to aid internati
By addressing challenges related to education, healthcare, and gender inequality, India can harness its human potential to drive economic progress and
What differentiates India Post Payments Bank from its ancestor — India Post — is in its value proposition of providing a technology-driven payment
Implementing inclusive policies aligned with SDGs is crucial to counteract discrimination against transgender in India
In today’s world, the role of major and middle powers is more critical than ever in ensuring that wider developmental concerns are addressed
India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions for climate action emphasises the creation of an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to three billion tonnes by 2030 by increasing the country’s green cover. At the same time, however, harmful human activities such as legal and illegal logging, as well as deforestation for development purposes seem poised to negate the impact of these climate-action plans. While steps are being taken to prevent t
What we need is a shift of national economies away from fossil fuels on to a low-carbon footing and generate new jobs quickly.
MDBs’ private sector lending arms are expected to build distinctiveness in lessons learned and best practices in catalysing private sector finance f
There have been various factors that have limited the growth of the municipal bond market, but importantly it reflects the state of finances in the in
There is an urgent need for sustainable and resilient food systems to guarantee sustainable diets that are nutritious and aligned with the evolving ec
Kitchen gardens can help strengthen food security and improve income generation and livelihoods.
India may be the world’s second largest producer of food, but it has its second largest undernourished population. Further, more than half of women in India suffer from anaemia, which is one of the reasons for the high rate of low-birth weight babies. An unbalanced diet and lack of food is directly linked to high rates of stunting, excessive weight, and death in children under five years of age. The Government of India has implemented programme
SDGs are not enough for global sustainability. OECD countries need to adopt Sustainable Consumption Goals (SCGs).
The multiple ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lockdowns imposed by countries as a response, are being felt in sectors ranging from agriculture to healthcare. The global community must now hurdle massive obstacles to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To correctly assess the impact of the pandemic on global sustainability-driven concerns, it is important to understand not only the inter-linkages between the SDGs,
India can emulate other global models by including all the stakeholders in the decision-making process to develop resilient urban cities.
Infrastructure investments are required to enable economic growth and provide the services required by a growing population. The infrastructure already available is threatened by climate change, damaging existing assets and reducing future productivity. Investment in new infrastructure has to increase to fill the gap; as this occurs, the operation and maintenance cost of infrastructure are also expected to rise. Furthermore, as resources are scar
To reverse the adverse effects of industrialisation and rapid urbanisation on water bodies, India must implement sufficient and sustainable measures t
Engaging youth in the SDG debate will require more than classroom education — it’s time we saw greater online innovation.
Traditional Indian agrichemical companies have always imported innovations from the West and introduced it to local farmers to enhance farm production
