Draft Jharkhand Power Policy, 2023

The Government of Jharkhand on January 17, 2024, issued the Draft Jharkhand Power Policy, 2023. The main objective of this power policy is to ensure that the State power sector acts as a driver to the socio-economic development in the state and brings it at par with other developed States …

Freetown waste transformers: a study of private sector innovation in the waste management sector in Africa

This case study looks at the approaches and innovations of private sector waste management companies, including in relation to their access to finance. The focus is on Freetown Waste Transformers (FWT), chosen for its pioneering role as a waste-to-energy company in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and its successful experiences leveraging both …

Global FDI in 2023 was weak, with lower flows to developing countries

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in 2023, at an estimated $1.37 trillion, showed a marginal increase (+3%) over 2022, defying expectations as recession fears early in the year receded and financial markets performed well. However, economic uncertainty and higher interest rates did affect global investment. The headline increase was …

Order of the Allahabad High Court regarding rodents menace is SRN hospital, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, 17/01/2024

Order of the Allahabad High Court in the matter of Suo Motu in Re: Rodents menace is SRN hospital dated 17/01/2024.

The case was filed suo motu on the basis of a news item published in Amar Ujala, which highlighted the menace of rodents in Swaroop Rani Nehru hospital, …

Order of the Supreme Court regarding waste management in Islampur Municipal Council, Sangli, Maharashtra, 16/01/2024

Order of the Supreme Court in the matter of Islampur Municipal Council Vs Madhukar Shankar Sutar & Others dated 16/01/2024.

The Supreme Court expressed its dissatisfaction with the affidavit of compliance filed by the Islampur Municipal Council pursuant to the order of October 3, 2023. The SC noted that …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding disposal of municipal waste within the Municipal Council, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 16/01/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rita Sharma & Others Vs State of Himachal Pradesh dated 16/01/2024.

The matter related to disposal of municipal waste within the Municipal Council, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.

Reply filed by the Municipal Council, Hamirpur, December 29, 2023 which stated …

Quantifying the impact of climate change on human health

This report written by the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, provides an in-depth economic analysis of how climate change will reshape health landscapes over the next two decades. It highlights increased risks from new pathogens, pollution and extreme weather events and shows how these will exacerbate current …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding cutting of trees in premises of a school, village Doomroli, Kotputli, Rajasthan, 16/01/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Santosh Yadav Vs State of Rajasthan & Others dated 16/01/2024.

A three member committee was directed by the NGT to look into the matter of violation of environmental rules and cutting the green trees in …

Status report by the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee on N-Choe, 16/01/2024

Status report by the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee in the matter of "How garbage is choking N-Choe in Chandigarh" dated 16/01/2024.

An application was filed before the NGT on the basis of a newspaper article on how garbage is choking the N-Choe in the city of Chandigarh. N-Choe is …

Accelerating an equitable transition: a framework for economic equity

This paper offers a perspective on the intersection between climate change and inequality. It highlights the effects of climate mitigation on workers, entrepreneurs and consumers, aiming to mobilize governments and businesses to maximize opportunities and minimize risks in the green transition. In the absence of fairness in the distribution of …

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