Category Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Gender, Climate, and Development: An Ecofeminist Perspective on Women’s Vulnerabilities

Economics of Gender and Development 5005 connection between a the exploitation and degradation of the natural world and the subordination and oppression of women. Ecofeminism emerged in the mid-1970s alongside second-wave feminism and the green movement.

Why Himalayan Towns Require Unique Development Solutions?

Do cities along the Indian Himalayan Range have adequate funds and resources to manage civic issues? Why Himalayan towns need a different kind of development?

En route to Unlocking the Power of Green Hydrogen: The India Story

Hydrogen can be produced using biomass, fossil fuels, and a mix of renewable energy sources and water. At the moment, coal and natural gas are used to manufacture the majority of the hydrogen used worldwide. In view of India reaching the target of net zero emissions by 2070, this article reflects upon our position in the context of harnessing the power of green hydrogen for a sustainable future.

Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 2023 Update By India

On December 12, 2015, during the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Paris, France, several nations submitted their first nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in accordance with the Paris Agreement. The deal was finalized on November 4, 2016.   

Expanding Solar Power Access under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (2024)

India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, has experienced a rapid increase in energy demand over the past few decades. The country faces the dual challenge of providing reliable energy access to its vast and diverse population while reducing its dependence on fossil fuels, contributing to environmental pollution and climate change. In November 2015 our  PM Narendra Modi proposed the International Solar Alliance which aims to promote solar power utilisation on a global scale, encouraging member countries to adopt solar energy as a means to achieve sustainable and low-carbon growth.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024   

Policy UpdateDeepanjali Sharma Introduction Clean and pure water is essential for the survival of mankind on this planet earth. The Supreme Court of India has categorically declared that right to clean water is part of right to life guaranteed under…

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