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April 24, 2023
Desalination via solar energy for sustainable development
The economic viability of solar desalination methods is the primary obstacle
The challenge is of ascertaining how renewable energy sources can be utilized to operate a desalination system (Image: Vmenkov, Wikimedia Commons)
April 7, 2023
Policies, plans and financing for just energy transition
iFOREST convenes the first Global Just Transition Dialogue
A transition of all fossil fuel sectors will need to be considered in a phased manner (Image: Ramkumar; Wikimedia Commons)
March 23, 2023
IPCC climate report - a warning call
Synthesis report of IPCC AR6: Grounded action needed to ensure social and ecological justice
The Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the sixth in a series of reports which assess scientific, technical, and socio-economic information concerning climate change (Image: Wallpaperflare)
January 7, 2023
Fostering innovation in the green cooling sector
India’s cooling strategy can simultaneously mitigate the heat-related risks on lives and livelihoods, lower carbon emissions, and position India as a global hub for green cooling manufacturing.
Can India meet its growing domestic demand while also position itself as a manufacturing hub for cooling technologies? (Image: Gije Cho, CC)
August 8, 2022
IFC fosters climate action in South Asia
Focus is on sustainable and inclusive growth
IFC works on accelerating the transition to low-carbon development in a wide range of sectors (Image: Kai Stachowiak)
February 16, 2022
Enabling a just transition in India’s coal district of Korba
Economic restructuring and development intervention will be essential, shows the latest study by iFOREST
Under the 'current policy scenario,' which aligns with India's netzero target of 2070, all the coal mines in Korba can be closed by 2050 and power plants by 2040 in a phased manner (A view of South Eastern Coalfields Limited in Korba; Image: India Water Portal)
Desalination via solar energy for sustainable development
The economic viability of solar desalination methods is the primary obstacle
Anang Bhagwati
Manan Shah
Mitul Prajapati
Posted on 24 Apr, 2023 04:24 PM

Water shortage has become a serious barrier to the development of many areas of the world in the context of global warming. This has prompted the development of novel desalination techniques for brackish and seawater.
The challenge is of ascertaining how renewable energy sources can be utilized to operate a desalination system (Image: Vmenkov, Wikimedia Commons)
Residents of Boojh village, Rajasthan come together to revive their pasturelands
News this fortnight
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 16 Apr, 2023 05:57 PM

Residents of Boojh village in Rajasthan overcome fodder crisis by reviving their pasture lands.
Cattle eat grass in Rajasthan (Image Source: Raju Jangid via Wikimedia Commons)
Policies, plans and financing for just energy transition
iFOREST convenes the first Global Just Transition Dialogue
iFOREST
Posted on 07 Apr, 2023 09:42 AM

The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST) recently organized the first Global Just Transition Dialogue in Delhi to discuss policy and financial aspects of just and inclusive energy transition.
A transition of all fossil fuel sectors will need to be considered in a phased manner (Image: Ramkumar; Wikimedia Commons)
IPCC climate report - a warning call
Synthesis report of IPCC AR6: Grounded action needed to ensure social and ecological justice
ActionAid India
Posted on 23 Mar, 2023 12:22 PM

The Synthesis Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report is a warning call for action on the quickly closing opportunity of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees centigrade. Unless fossil fuels are rapidly retired, the impacts of climate change already faced by vulnerable communities will become difficult to handle.
The Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the sixth in a series of reports which assess scientific, technical, and socio-economic information concerning climate change (Image: Wallpaperflare)
India’s first round-the-clock solar village angers pastoralists
News this fortnight
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 20 Mar, 2023 09:02 AM

 India's first round the clock solar power plant in Modhera village Gujarat, threatens livelihoods of pastoralists 
Maldharis grazing buffaloes (Image Source: A. J. T. Johnsingh, WWF-India and NCF via Wikimedia Commons)
Green jobs for women and a way to address climate change
A panel discussion was held by Climate Asia to address these issues
Climate Asia
Posted on 10 Mar, 2023 02:37 PM

On March 6, Climate Asia organized a panel discussion titled "Green Jobs for Women: A Path to Climate Solutions." The panel was designed to discuss aspects of the green jobs ecosystem for women and explore how it can contribute to addressing climate change.
Barefoot solar engineer Minakshi Diwan 20, tends to maintenance works in the solar village in Odisha (Image: Engineering for Change)
Decentralised solar transforming rural India
News this fortnight
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 02 Mar, 2023 09:51 PM

Decentralised solar is transforming rural India
Solar power use in a Tamil Nadu farm (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Centre in final stages of notifying emissions trading scheme
Policy matters this fortnight
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 01 Mar, 2023 12:17 PM

Centre in final stages of notifying emissions trading scheme
Government plans to give energy efficiency targets to sectors (Image: RawPixel)
Instruments to facilitate long-term lending critical for green transition
Long- term financing, restructuring of institutions needed to allow green finance to flow
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Posted on 23 Feb, 2023 10:17 AM

The 22nd edition of the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)—the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)—is being held from 22-24 February 2023 in New Delhi.
There is a need to reform the global financial system to achieve sustainable development (Image: MaxPixel)
Haryana becomes 'Har Ghar Jal’ state
Policy matters this fortnight
Amita Bhaduri
Posted on 19 Feb, 2023 07:26 PM

Haryana becomes 'Har Ghar Jal’ state
States and union territories have been advised to undertake testing of water quality on a periodic basis (Image: Maxpixel)
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