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क्लाइमेट एक्शन को उत्प्रेरित करने में क्लीनटेक (Cleantech) की क�
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.
It is high time we move from words to action by officially institutionalising loss and damage finance in the COP agenda
विकासशील देशों की आवाज़ और जलवायु परिवर्तन से जुड़े अपने
Blending CSR with ESG is a win-win proposition for businesses, their shareholders, other stakeholders, and the environment at large.
Debt for climate swap has the capacity to promote climate action and potentially contribute to macroeconomic stability
Analysing the Rajapaksa rule during the emergency in Sri Lanka as the country enters a state of complete chaos.
This paper presents an approach towards promoting nutritional security on one hand, and water security on the other, in an integrated framework. Using econometric models, it delineates water use efficiency on the basis of calorific estimates of the productivity of agricultural water use in the context of various crops. Based on the estimated marginal product of water across the various crops, the paper finds that alternative crops such as maize a
The sudden transition to organic farming was the final blow that contributed to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
Despite the acknowledgement of the undeniable significance of climate adaptation at the highest of forums, nothing much has been done so far to ensure
The BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have all declared their commitment to climate action and the implementation of the Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. This brief makes a case for BRICS, as a forum, to build a strategy for financing regenerative agriculture; key should be the creation of a joint fund. If implemented correctly, the brief argues, such a strategy of giving back to the land, instead of merel
Climate change is the biggest development challenge that would demand sustained, meaningful investments and collective efforts, rather than individual action. The Amazon CEO’s fund could set the foundation for much greater climate action.
For poorer countries, funds for ‘adaptation’ make more sense than ‘mitigation’. A retreat from climate hotspots is to be explored
The COP26 summit will need to work towards four key outcomes: increased finance for climate action; more ambitious emissions reduction commitments; fi
In all the hype and hyperbole about what to do with coal blocks, the plain fact is that the real danger lies in our coal reserves turning valueless for the country, of no benefit to the owner - the people of the land. They will be value less if we don't extract them before they turn un-burnable by climate action a few decades from now.
This paper analyses India’s participation in more than two decades of global climate politics. India has transitioned from a protest voice on the fringes of global climate policy to one that is actively shaping international efforts to combat climate change. Analysis of the drivers behind India’s negotiating positions on climate change thus far has focused on the competing motives of equity and co-benefits, which has however been insufficient
It is imperative to integrate climate financing with a gendered approach in the Indo-Pacific region to tackle climate change in an effective manner
Considering the changes in modern living, glocalization could turn out to be a viable alternative to globalization
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
To mobilise a green, resilient and inclusive recovery, India will have to build stronger and broader partnerships domestically between central and sta
The pandemic COVID19 doesn’t just come in the way of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, but calls for a rethinking of the timeline.
The recent climate resilience loan packages that has been introduced by the IMF fall short
The deepening of India-New Zealand after a lull in relations is important both in bilateral terms and also within the wider regional context.
India has demonstrated its leadership in navigating towards clean and sustainable energy. In this context, India assuming the leadership in carbon fin
Indian businesses will play a crucial role in championing climate change action while simultaneously integrating it into sustainable GVCs
Establishing India’s “Intranational COP” can help thrash out a national consensus on India’s climate goals and the means to achieve them.
Urging the world to focus on the overall advantages of growing and consuming the climate-resilient crop 'Millet', as the crop offers hassle-free produ
Given the current trends of climate action, millets provide an efficient solution for circumventing the food and water trade-off
This brief explores four scenarios of climate action for India using a systems dynamics model called the Energy Policy Simulator for India. It investigates policy trade-offs and co-benefits and estimates the costs of climate action. It finds that deep decarbonisation in the Indian economy is possible while also boosting jobs and GDP and avoiding millions of premature deaths due to harmful air pollution. The low-carbon transition will require mass
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
The rising cases of malaria in SIDS need a renewed global response to mitigate climate-induced transmission and re-emergence
Given the present leadership impasse, the world would be keenly following India’s role on climate action in key upcoming forums such as the G20 and COP23. As China looks for a global partner to leverage its influence at the international stage, India is poised to utilize this potential opportunity and fill the leadership void in global climate change governance.
India’s assertion of the QUAD as a force for global good is expected to make an impact in establishing peace, economic prosperity, and geostrategic
Traditional development financing is proving insufficient to address overlapping global challenges, such as climate change and fragile contexts. This brief explores new thinking in development finance through two examples. The first is Islamic climate finance, which constitutes less than 2 percent of global Islamic finance. The brief identifies policy priorities and proposes dedicated Islamic climate-finance windows (e.g., in the Green Climate Fu
Budget 2022’s attempt to deal with critical challenges that the Indian economy will face is welcome, but a more holistic approach is still the need
How is it that forest cover in the country has increased but SDG 15 score has decreased? Simple, ‘Forest Cover’ and ‘Forest Area’ do not mean
उभरती हुई टेक्नोलॉजी और चौथी औद्योगिक क्रांति, क्या भारत
Given the development of new and emerging technologies, the sense of urgency around space sustainability may soon skyrocket
