Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
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Climate shocks and the poor: a review of the literature
There is a rapidly growing literature on the link between climate change and poverty. This study reviews the existing literature on whether the poor are more exposed to climate shocks and whether they
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Trade in low carbon technologies: the role of climate and trade policies
Curbing carbon emissions to meet the targets set in the Paris Agreement requires the deployment of low carbon technologies (LCTs) at a global scale. This paper assesses the role of climate and trade policies
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Small Island Developing States at a crossroads: the socio-economics of transitioning to renewables
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) account for less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and yet they are home to some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable populations, making action to mitigate
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Designing a zero-emission vehicle sales regulation for two-wheelers in India
This paper explores the pivotal role of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales regulations in enhancing the adoption of electric two-wheelers in India, highlighting the gap between current gasoline vehicle
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Major air polluters in Africa unmasked
Air pollution, a growing threat in Africa, is the second leading cause of death after malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa and the main environmental risk factor for death in North Africa. According to the
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El Niño in Latin America and the Caribbean: 2023-2024
This joint WFP and Action Against Hunger publication presents the impacts of El Niño in LAC, highlighting the emergency response and resilience activities taken to mitigate the effect of climate shocks
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Clean energy transitions programme: annual report 2023
The Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP) is the IEA’s flagship initiative for accelerating progress toward a global net zero energy system. The CETP Annual Report 2023 provides an overview of the
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Food waste index report 2024
<p>The world wasted an estimated 19 per cent of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05 billion metric tons, according to this new report by the UNEP.</p>
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Renewable capacity statistics 2024
Highlighting the continued progress achieved in the global energy transition, this latest edition of IRENA’s Renewable capacity statistics illustrates the growth of renewables in new installed power generation
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Liberia country and climate development report
This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) examines Liberia’s development trajectory through the lens of the country’s vulnerability to climate change. It identifies Liberia’s development risks
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Navigating the fiscal implications of a just transition
As India’s clean energy transition gathers pace, declining revenue from fossil fuels could disproportionately affect its coal-producing states. At the same time, state governments that depend on fossil
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India employment report 2024
India remains poised to take advantage of its demographic dividend with strong improvements in education levels, which are a key determinant of accessing better quality jobs. At the same time, youth’s
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The role of sub-national Governments in India’s green hydrogen transition: a multilevel perspective
India’s national government has offered strong support for the development of green hydrogen as part of the clean energy transition. However, much of the actual progress in this transition will depend
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Natural catastrophes in 2023: gearing up for today’s and tomorrow’s weather risks
A devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, severe convective storms (SCS) and large-scale urban floods were the main events driving insured natural catastrophe losses to USD 108 billion in 2023, reaffirming
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Industrial Disputes (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Haryana Amendment) Repeal Act, 2024
The Government of Haryana has issued the Industrial Disputes (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Haryana Amendment) Repeal Act, 2024. The revocation by this Act shall not impinge on any other legislation
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Climate plans for the people: civil society and community participation in national action plans on climate change
In 2024, all countries will be updating and submitting their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). These national climate plans outline commitments towards tackling climate change. These plans impact
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Nature-based solutions for flood management in Asia and the Pacific
Countries in Asia and the Pacific face a heightened risk of flooding as disasters increase worldwide due to climate change. Yet these countries often lack the infrastructure necessary to prepare for and
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Financial benefit-sharing issues for critical minerals: challenges and opportunities for producing countries
Are current fiscal approaches and policies aligned with national strategies, including ensuring that mineral-rich developing countries collect an appropriate share of the financial benefits from critical
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Resource book for springshed management in the mountainous regions of India
This book contains 11 chapters covering various essential aspects of spring-shed management like database assessment, standard definitions and classifications, mapping methodologies, discharge measurement