Global Electricity Review 2025
<p>In a world of higher electricity demand growth, clean electricity is stepping up to the challenge. Spearheaded by exponential solar expansion, clean power is set to grow faster than demand, marking
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The impact of Covid-19 on livelihoods and food security
Studies of livelihoods and food systems since the start of the global pandemic in 2020 have shown a consistent pattern: the primary risks to food and livelihood security are at the household level. Covid-19
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Covid-19 and the future of energy in the Asia-Pacific: building back better
This study examines three countries in detail – Pakistan, Fiji, and Lao PDR –through a long term energy alternatives planning (LEAP) model that is based on three different scenarios of economic response
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2021 progress report on the global action plan for healthy lives and well-being for all
This second, annual Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All (SDG3 GAP) progress report illustrates how the SDG3 GAP is providing an important, long-term improvement platform for collaboration
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Climate risk country profile: Pakistan
This publication synthesizes climate characteristics and projections, vulnerability to natural hazards, sectoral climate change impacts, and adaptation priorities in Pakistan. It outlines rapid onset and
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Sustainable solid waste management in mountain regions of India, Nepal, and Pakistan
This study represents the first attempt of the World Bank to examine SWM issues in unique and ecologically-fragile mountain areas. This infographic presents a synopsis of the findings from fie knowledge
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Socioeconomic impact of coronavirus disease 2019 in South Asia: fiscal policy response and fiscal needs for supporting the economic recovery
This paper assesses the socioeconomic impacts of Covid-19 in three South Asian economies -- Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka -- and corresponding fiscal policy responses to mitigate these impacts.
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Areas and population groups in Pakistan most exposed to combined effects of climate change, food insecurity and COVID-19
This rapid review looks at areas and population groups in Pakistan most exposed to the combined effects of climate change and natural disasters, food insecurity and malnutrition, and COVID-19. There are
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Estimation of pregnancy losses attributable to exposure to ambient fine particles in south Asia: an epidemiological case-control study
<p>Maternal exposure to ambient particulate matter (PM2·5) is associated with pregnancy loss (ie, stillbirth and miscarriage). <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/ambient-fine-particles-South-Asia.pdf"
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding discharge of untreated sewage and effluents into the drains and water bodies, Fazilka district, Punjab, 25/11/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vikram Ahuja Vs State of Punjab & Others dated 25/11/2020. The issue for consideration is the remedial action for violation of environmental
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Coming Together for Refugee Education
<p>This report predicts that unless immediate and bold action is taken by the international community to beat back the catastrophic effects of COVID-19 on refugee education, the potential of millions of