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Disaster Risk and Funding in India

India is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, with varying levels of vulnerability across different States. Odisha stands out due to its long coastline and frequent exposure to severe cyclones. Over the past ...

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Carbon Credit Programme

The announcement of a ₹20,000 crore allocation for a carbon credit programme in the Union Budget 2026 has created significant public debate and confusion. A major point of misunderstanding is whether this fund is intended fo...

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Carbon Pricing in India

India’s current approach to the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is largely centred on seeking exemptions. However, this approach needs to evolve into a proactive domestic carbon pricing s...

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THE SHAPE OF CLIMATE JUSTICE IN A WARMING INDIA

Why in the News? The recently held G-20 summit at Delhi decided upon tripling renewable energy capacity and voluntary doubling of the rate of energy efficiency improvement by 2030, as a part of the Delhi Declaration. &n...

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Large ozone hole detected over Antarctica

Why in the News? Recent satellite measurements by European Space Agency Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite as part of the EU’s environmental monitoring program over Antarctica have detected a giant hole in the ozone lay...

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An Accounting System for Carbon

An Accounting System for Carbon   Climate ‘polycrisis’: It was a term made popular by Adam Tooze. It refers to the interconnected and compounding crises related to climate change that are aff...

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Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India

Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India Green economy paradigm: It involves adoption of climate action that aligns with the development aspirations of the population and contributes to overall economic growth. ...

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Turning a Deaf ear to Himalayas

Tourism in Himalayas: As per the NITI Aayog report, the growth of tourism in Indian Himalayan Region is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 7.9% from 2013 to 2023.   The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR): ...

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