Global hepatitis report 2024: action for access in low- and middle-income countries

The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts for 3,500 deaths daily, according to this report by the World Health Organization (WHO).

This is the first consolidated WHO report on viral hepatitis epidemiology, service coverage and product access, with improved data for …

Report to the NGT on steps taken for demarcation of land of johad/pond situated in village Kanganheri, Delhi, 09/04/2024

Report by SDM, Kapashera alongwith joint committee report dated April 9, 2024. The NGT directed a joint committee of stakeholder agencies for demarcation of land of johad/pond situated in village Kanganheri, New Delhi.

The joint committee observed some amount of illegal encroachments/illegal possessions. A demolition drive was carried …

Blackouts and backsliding: energy subsidies in South Africa 2023

Blackouts and Backsliding presents the latest energy subsidy data for South Africa. South Africa's fossil fuel subsidies tripled between FY 2018 and FY 2023, from ZAR 39 billion (USD 2.9 billion) in FY 2018 to ZAR 118 billion (USD 7.5 billion) in FY 2023. The largest share of fossil fuel …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal stone quarrying, district Lunglei, Mizoram, 09/04/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of PI Vanramchhuangi Vs Union of India & Others dated 09/04/2024.

The court was informed that six stone quarry operators in district Lunglei have been identified by the authorities for carrying on illegal stone quarrying. Complaints have been filed and …

Judgment of the National Green Tribunal regarding construction of a storm water drainage in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, 09/04/2024

Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nirmal Kumar Tripathi Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 09/04/2024.

The NGT said that the geo-physical setting of the city of Deoria results in serious water logging problems during monsoon. Thus, the project scheme of storm water …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding cleaning of Lower Bagjola Canal, West Bengal, 08/04/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Tribunal on its own Motion Re: Kestopur and Bagjola Canals Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 08/04/2024.

The affidavit filed by the Irrigation and Waterways Department, West Bengal, February 13, 2024 mentioned that …

Economic assessment of drought risk management

The report investigates the broad concept of the economics of drought management, provides a conceptual, two-tier framework for the assessment of proactive and reactive actions, and disseminates case studies for the implementation of the framework in decision-making processes. This report aims to assist decision-makers, policymakers, planners, and national authorities responsible …

Africa's pulse, April 2024: tackling inequality to revitalize growth and reduce poverty in Africa

Economic growth is expected to rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa, supported by increased private consumption and declining inflation in 2024. However, this positive outlook remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, low fiscal buffers, growing debt service obligation, costly external borrowing, and escalating conflict and violence, which continue to weigh …

Power of flexibility: facilitating the energy transition with hybrid hydropower solutions

The objective for a hydropower hybrid is to take maximum advantage of the integrated technologies by maximizing their utilization, the benefits they bring, and their efficiency. It is widely known that standalone hydropower plants and other technologies can help manage the variability of VRE in the power system. However, with …

2023 disasters in numbers

In 2023, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded a total of 399 disasters related to natural hazards. These events resulted in 86,473 fatalities and affected 93.1 million people. The economic losses amounted to US$202.7 billion. The 2023 earthquake in Türkiye and the Syrian Arab Republic was the most catastrophic event …

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