Food waste index report 2024
The world wasted an estimated 19 per cent of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05 billion metric tons, according to this new report by the UNEP.
The Food Waste Index Report 2024 builds upon its predecessor in three key ways: Firstly, it incorporates vastly expanded data …
Industrial Disputes (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Haryana Amendment) Repeal Act, 2024
The Government of Haryana has issued the Industrial Disputes (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Haryana Amendment) Repeal Act, 2024. The revocation by this Act shall not impinge on any other legislation in which the annulled enactment has been utilized, integrated, or referenced; and this Act shall not alter the legality, illegality, …
The role of sub-national Governments in India’s green hydrogen transition: a multilevel perspective
India’s national government has offered strong support for the development of green hydrogen as part of the clean energy transition. However, much of the actual progress in this transition will depend on subnational governments. This paper argues India’s subnational governments have significant potential to capitalise on diverse natural resource endowments …
Liberia country and climate development report
This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) examines Liberia’s development trajectory through the lens of the country’s vulnerability to climate change. It identifies Liberia’s development risks and opportunities, models various scenarios of climate impact and intervention, and proposes ways to strengthen resilience and finance climate actions that support Liberia’s development …
India employment report 2024
India remains poised to take advantage of its demographic dividend with strong improvements in education levels, which are a key determinant of accessing better quality jobs. At the same time, youth’s aspirations are evolving, which needs to be matched with the type of employment available in the labour market. These …
Navigating the fiscal implications of a just transition
As India’s clean energy transition gathers pace, declining revenue from fossil fuels could disproportionately affect its coal-producing states. At the same time, state governments that depend on fossil fuel revenue will face increased budgetary pressures to ensure an equitable and just transition. This briefing note assesses the potential fiscal implications …
Natural catastrophes in 2023: gearing up for today’s and tomorrow’s weather risks
A devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, severe convective storms (SCS) and large-scale urban floods were the main events driving insured natural catastrophe losses to USD 108 billion in 2023, reaffirming the 5–7% annual growth trend in global insured natural catastrophe losses since 1994. Swiss Re Institute estimates that insured …
Climate plans for the people: civil society and community participation in national action plans on climate change
In 2024, all countries will be updating and submitting their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). These national climate plans outline commitments towards tackling climate change. These plans impact all walks of life and must therefore be inclusive of the whole of society. By examining recent practices across 11 countries, Oxfam found …
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding disposal of industrial waste by a sugar unit in village Khatauli, district Muzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 22/03/2024
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jogindra Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 22/03/2024.
The matter related to a sugar unit located at village Khatauli, district Muzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh and the allegation is that Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. is generating …
Assessing the impact of climate change on public health and nutrition security
Climate change poses a significant risk to global food security. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting precipitation patterns impact food production, disrupting food supply chains, increasing food prices, and diminishing food safety. These effects are particularly apparent in developing countries, where vulnerable populations struggle to access nutritious foods and …