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Climate Emergency

Unpacking various dimensions of the climate crisis in India and what governments, citizens, and businesses can do to mitigate climate change.

An image of someone putting a coin in a gullak_climate philanthropy
October 8, 2024
Unpacking climate philanthropy in India
A first-of-its-kind assessment by the India Climate Collaborative explores climate philanthropy trends in India, highlighting key sectors and geographies that need greater attention.
by India Development Review | 7 min read
Bird-eye view of a roof with children flying kites_climate action plans
September 26, 2024
Climate action plans for India’s emerging cities
As India urbanises rapidly and climate impacts intensify, it’s crucial to ensure that new cities are built sustainably from the start. A climate action plan can be the first step in this direction.
by Prerana Langa, Sana Dharani, Mohini Bhaisare | 10 min read
Respondent and interviewer sitting and talking-renewable
September 25, 2024
Lessons from designing impact assessments for clean tech
Here are some key considerations for designing impact assessment studies to understand clean technology implementation and address barriers to its adoption.
by Divya Gaur, Priyatam Yasaswi | 7 min read
A ship emitting smoke_air pollution
September 18, 2024
Missing the mark: India’s National Clean Air Programme
Poor utilisation of funds, non-binding targets, and a narrow focus on smaller cities are some factors hindering the progress of the National Clean Air Programme.
by Simrin Sirur | 7 min read
an AI-generated image of a water colour style landscape with trees, a water body, and hills--climate change
September 17, 2024
We need to frame the climate problem differently
Instead of adopting the same inefficient methods of achieving our climate goals, we need to rethink the architecture of change.
by Sameer Shisodia | 8 min read
six women in saris dancing-renewable energy
August 30, 2024
Power to the people: Centring human rights in renewable energy development
The renewable energy sector can scale sustainably when local communities are prioritised. Here’s what different stakeholders can do to make it happen.
by India Development Review | 7 min read
Man on a cycle in Delhi_heatwave
August 30, 2024
How will Delhi’s homeless people survive future heatwaves?
Delhi’s climate policy makers can learn from their counterparts in other Indian states about centering the urban poor as they battle rising global temperatures.
by Anuj Behal, Sarika Nair | 6 min read
a small plant growing in dry soil--alternatives
August 27, 2024
Why we need development alternatives
Ashish Kothari, environmentalist and a founder of Kalpavriksh, highlights the importance of indigenous knowledge, collective action, and sustainable conservation as alternatives to mainstream development models.
by Saba Kohli Dave, Shreya Adhikari | 9 min read
Sustainable development goals logo_SDGs
August 13, 2024
Examining the state of evidence for Sustainable Development Goals
Having crossed the halfway point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, here are five key reflections on the state of evidence for all 17 SDGs.
by Zafeer Ravat, Dr Martin Bruder | 4 min read
a man walks along the coast with the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in the background--union budget 2024-25
July 30, 2024
How does Budget 2024 address climate change?
From prioritising energy security to allocations for flood management, the 2024 Union Budget takes steps to address climate concerns. But does it do enough?
by Aathira Perinchery | 8 min read
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