Much has been written about energy poverty, but there is relatively limited evidence of what determines the gender gap in energy poverty and how it can be overcome in rural areas.
The Asia-Pacific Population and Development Report 2023 was prepared in conjunction with the Seventh Asian and Pacific Population Conference (APPC). It brings together the latest evidence on the priority actions of the Asian and Pacific Ministerial Declaration on Population and Development (APMD), with a particular focus on SDG indicators.
Given their frequent recurrence in Indian cities, the problem of urban flooding is gaining focus in policy discussions. Indeed, urban floods can cause massive loss of infrastructure, property, and lives, and have a substantial economic impact.
In exercise of the powers conferred under section 3 C of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, the Central Government, in suppression to all previous guidelines, hereby issue a Consolidated Guidelines and Clarifications on Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam , 1980, Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023, including t
This report provides the following broad recommendations on how the adverse effects of an energy transition in the state of Jharkhand could be minimized which include: State-owned mining and power generation companies leveraging their large balance sheets and in-house expertise to diversify into other related businesses, that are likely to gain
The Government of Punjab on December 27, 2023, notified the Punjab Canal and Drainage Act, 2023. The following has been stated: Section 2 talks about various definitions like “canal” “culturable command area” and others. Section 3 talks about the Power of the state government to Appoint officers.
According to this new analysis of the top 20 costliest extreme climate disasters over 2023 has revealed a “global postcode lottery stacked against the poor” where the relative economic impact of disasters varies considerably across countries.
This paper contributes to research on building climate risks resilience through early warning systems to identify hidden trends and emerging technologies that can support practitioners in the design of EWS. This review aims to contribute toward benefiting climate-sensitive sectors and helping managers with climate risk adaptation strategies.
In a significant development, the Ministry of Mines has recently amended the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act, 2002 [OAMMR Act], effective from August 17, 2023.
