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Melting Realities: The Urgent Need for a Glacial Law and Governance Framework in India

This program is part of the official launch of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP 2025) on January 21, 2025, commemorating the collaborative efforts led by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and UNESCO. In acknowledgment of the urgent need for global action to safeguard glaciers, snow, and ice, the UN General Assembly has declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation and has designated March 21st as the annual World Day for Glaciers, beginning this year. In alignment with these global initiatives, the IMPRI Center for Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development proudly presents this panel discussion as part of its Web Policy Talk series, fostering informed dialogue on this critical environmental challenge.

Germany at a Crossroads: The Rise of AfD and the Future of European Politics

German elections this week have once again underlined that Europe's political landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Friedrich Merz's conservatives won, but the star of the election night was Alternative for Germany, or AfD, which managed to double its support in just four years to 20.8%, emerging as the second biggest political force in the nation's parliament.

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