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Amidst rapid urbanisation, it is imperative to protect the environment, develop tailored policy solutions, and ensure their effective implementation

जगभरातील देश स्वच्छ ऊर्जा संक्रमणाच्या दिशेने पाऊले टा�

Nations across the world are working towards a clean energy transition. India, in particular, has taken several steps to reduce its fossil fuel depend

Despite climate agreements like Kyoto and Paris, CO2 emissions keep rising. If this continues, we could run out of time to stop global warming from re

हवामानाच्या उद्दिष्टांशी संरेखित करण्याच्या दृष्टिको�

To align with climate goals, India must shift budgetary practices to include climate adaptation and mitigation, ensuring long-term resilience and sust

हवामान बदलांशी जुळवून घेण्याच्या कृतीकरता वर्गीकरणाचा

The development of a taxonomy for adaptation action may be a solution to the problem of ‘additionality’ in climate finance

भारताने बॉन आव्हानाला तोंड देण्याचे आश्वासन दिले होते त�

As the challenges of climate change and its impact become a major part of public discourse, they are gaining increased momentum in institutional polit

हवामान बदलाचा सध्याचा ट्रेंड लक्षात घेता, बाजरी हे अन्न �

Given the current trends of climate action, millets provide an efficient solution for circumventing the food and water trade-off

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

The adoption of quantum computing technology could prove to be revolutionary for India to reduce its carbon footprint

India must learn from the Kharghar tragedy and adopt several measures to prepare for and tackle the impact of heatwaves.

As per the theme for Earth Day 2023, Indian businesses should invest in green solutions and embark on sustainable and green business models

The politicisation of the water issues of the Indus system has overshadowed the much-required integrated basin governance

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

संयुक्त राष्ट्र के सदस्य देशों को अपने तंग राष्ट्रीय नज़

The mitigation of climate change will be successful only if water risks are factored in while drafting ‘climate-smart’ strategies.

In addition to environmental consequences, permafrost thaw carries significant and multi-faceted security implications — direct and indirect, ongoin

Improving the way food is produced — and also consumed — will go a long way towards addressing global warming.

Vertical forests are a way of urban reforestation and are key towards allowing humans and various other species to coexist.

The risk associated with water availability gets complicated with global warming and climate change. This affects the scarcity value of water, and eve

This report explores the economic and geopolitical impacts of climate change, highlighting the mitigated energy crisis in Europe, inflation trends, and global monetary policies. It discusses investment opportunities in sustainable travel and emerging markets, particularly in Asia, amidst the evolving energy landscape and consumer behaviors post-COVID, in the year 2023.

This brief discusses the climate change challenges facing the member states of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and the initiatives taken by them to mitigate the effects. The South Asian countries within BIMSTEC are particularly vulnerable to global warming-induced weather variations that cause economic damage and loss of lives. At the same time, BIMSTEC economies have achieved impressiv

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 relative prosperity being recorded by the countries of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)[1] is being confronted by multidimensional challenges brought about by climate change, including in public health. This brief examines the role of regional cooperation in mitigating these negative consequences of global warming. Analysing the national health policies of BIMSTEC countries, this bri

Global warming threatens lives and livelihoods across the Bay of Bengal region. With about nine million people living in low-lying coastal areas in these littoral countries, it is important to understand the changes in key climate variables in the region—primary of which is sea-level rise—and examine the states’ response measures. This brief describes the strategies being taken by countries of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral

Cities across the globe are increasingly using materials such as concrete, which store more thermal energy than natural materials and absorb sunlight rather than reflecting it, warming their surroundings. This ‘urban heat island’ (UHI) effect has consequences on health, ranging from heat exhaustion to cerebrovascular events and circulatory failures resulting in death. Compounding the challenge is that the impact of extreme heat on health is u

At the current rate of around thirty-four billion tons of CO2 emissions per year, we could exhaust our carbon budget in less than a decade

Emissions from fossil fuel-powered motor vehicles adversely affect air quality and contribute to global warming. The manufacture and use of electric vehicles (EVs) is among the ways by which this challenge can be mitigated. This brief evaluates the best practices adopted by countries in the forefront of EV adoption, and outlines the lessons India can draw from them to inform its own EVs strategy. It finds that in addition to strengthening

This paper examines India’s role, and stakes, in the so-called ‘Arctic Paradox’: As the Arctic region witnesses an unprecedented rate of ice-melt because of global warming, new routes are being opened, paving the way for untapped hydrocarbon and mineral resources to be exploited. While India has been active in the Arctic for over ten years, it has not fully made use of its Observer status, and it must give new energy to its activities in th

Climate change and economic development are emotive subjects that are closely related: yet one is caused by the other. People’s lives are increasingly getting affected by the negative side-effects of climate change, particularly in developing countries which, at the same time, face enormous challenges to their aspirations for economic growth. Leading scientists agree that global warming is a reality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are requir

India is among the countries in the world that are most vulnerable to the consequences of global warming. While there are notable efforts for both mitigation and adaptation, these have failed to consider issues of gender equity even as evidence shows that women and girls bear the disproportionate burden of climate change. This is a gap that needs to be bridged, given the complex interlinkages between climate and gender that encompass livelihoods,

Russia—the state with the longest Arctic coastline—is embarking on an ambitious plan to benefit from the vast natural resources of the region, while undertaking a military modernisation effort that had been stalled after the end of the Cold War. As one of the strongest players in the high north, Russia will be key in determining the future of the region, which is facing challenges brought about by global warming. This paper examines Russia’

The findings of Working Group-III (WG-III) of the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) clearly highlight the global failure to scale-up mitigation actions to achieve the Paris Climate targets. Immediate and unprecedented action will now be needed to avoid catastrophic global warming in this century. The WG-III report details some of the policy actions needed at the global level to enable a sustai

The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, often hailed as a diplomatic triumph, aims to limit temperature increases to below 2 degrees Celsius (C), preferably to 1.5 degrees C, compared to pre-industrial levels. However, with the United Nations (UN) having failed to establish a method for putting a price on carbon, greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise, and global temperatures increased by more than 1.2 degrees C in 2020. Already, experts warn

संयुक्त राष्ट्रांच्या सरचिटणीसांनी जागतिक हवामान संघटनेच्या अहवालाचा संबंध पृथ्वी दिन २०२३, च्या घोषणेशी जोडला आहे. ती म्हणजे, ‘आपल्या ग्रहासाठी गुंतवणूक करा.’

संयुक्त राष्ट्रांच्या सरचिटणीसांनी जागतिक हवामान संघटनेच्या अहवालाचा संबंध पृथ्वी दिन २०२३, च्या घोषणेशी जोडला आहे. ती म्हणजे, ‘आपल्या ग्रहासाठी गुंतवणूक करा.’