This report summarizes the findings of a review aimed at understanding emerging approaches to energy subsidy reform, discerning trends, and identifying major strands of thinking and research in the field, as reflected in major policy and academic journals relevant to the subject. The review was initiated in early 2020 as …
This year the plan would be implemented under Union government's RKVY scheme for the first time The Odisha government plans to scale up hybrid rice and maize seed production in state under Rashtriya Krishi Vikash Yojna (RKVY) to boost productivity in the state. Cultivation of hybrid seeds is being done …
Advocating the use of renewable energy in day-to-day life, eminent environmentalist R K Pachauri on Tuesday urged the government to cut the subsidy on kerosene and instead subsidise solar lanterns. Head of a high-level panel on power revamp, "Advisory Group for Integrated Development of Power, Coal and Renewable Energy", Suresh …
The cost of solar and onshore wind power may fall to the same level as generation from fossil fuels by the 2020s, energy consultant Poyry Oyj (POY1V) said in a report. Solar plants in Spain may produce electricity competitive with coal and gas as early as 2021, in Portugal by …
The objective of the study was to determine the incidence of – and illnesses commonly associated with – catastrophic household expenditure on health in Nepal.
There is an increasing recognition that to avoid dangerous climate change, most fossil fuel reserves will need to be left in the ground. This calls for increased attention for policies focusing on the supply side of fossil fuels. While national policies play a key part in governing fossil fuels and …
This report, produced by IISD-GSI provides input to the Nordic Council of Ministers by identifying options and opportunities for increased Nordic cooperation on the phasing out of fossil-fuel subsidies in developing countries. The research explores existing Nordic cooperation efforts in the fields of energy, climate change and extractives, outlines Nordic …
Growth rebounded significantly due to strong industrial recovery aided by growth in investment and exports. Capital flows are back, signaling growing investor confidence, as inflation has moderated from double digits, exchange rate has stabilized, and financial sector stress has plateaued. Monetary policy continuity has been maintained and there has been …
In the run-up to a United Nations summit this week aimed at combating climate change, a small but growing number of multimillion-dollar investors are demanding more aggressive steps to wean countries from fossil-fuel consumption. The fledgling movement to divest shares tied to fossil fuels, which started at a handful of …
Institutional investors managing £15tn of assets have called for an ambitious global climate deal to give them certainty to invest in clean technology. More than 340 institutions including BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, AXA Group and Legal & General Investment Management, have called for strong policies to drive action …
The Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI), conducted by Ernst & Young, reveals that the UK has failed to attract a sufficient number of renewable energy investors, meaning a drop to seventh place on the index, owing to a number of domestic and international factors. Ernst & Young's environmental finance …
LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Britain has dropped a place to a five-year low ranking among the world's most attractive renewable energy markets, after changing the way it subsidises renewable power, a quarterly ranking from accountants Ernst & Young (E&Y;) showed on Tuesday. China regained top spot for the first …
Andhra Pradesh’s new model for sale of sand for construction is expected to fetch over Rs. 4,000 crore this year according to the economic advisor to the State, C Kutumbarao. “This could be one among the new revenue sources besides sale of Red Sander logs in the international market which …
The ecological revolution has reached the United States government’s farm support programme: a report from the National Academy of Sciences shows that chemical fertilisers and insecticides do not necessarily result in better crop yields than organic methods. The report is an endorsement of the high productivity of organic farming and …
India is engaged with several countries to garner support on the food security issue at the World Trade Organization, with an aim to conclude the Bali package. With the month-long vacation over, the work at the WTO has resumed and its Director General Roberto Azevedo has been meeting with member …
Delhi government still has a long way to go in clarifying the policy before private individuals take the decision to set up rooftop solar systems. The net metering scheme that was announced by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on Tuesday is only a nascent step in this direction. The …
The government is likely to extend time given to states for a complete rollout of the food security law as majority of the states, including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Gujarat, are yet to prepare beneficiary lists and have the logistical arrangements to implement the scheme. Last month, the government …
This paper calculates, for the top twenty emitting countries, how much pricing of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is in their own national interests due to domestic co-benefits (leaving aside the global climate benefits). On average, nationally efficient prices are substantial, $57.5 per ton of CO2 (for year 2010), reflecting primarily …
This paper outlines the opportunities that fossil-fuel subsidy reform offers for funding future Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the context of Asia. The paper looks at fossil-fuel subsidies and their reform in relation to sustainable development in general, and specifically with regard to proposed SDGs. Fossil-fuel subsidy reform is currently …
The Delhi Government has completed the process of identifying beneficiaries to receive foodgrains at a subsidised rate under the National Food Security Act, 2013. Out of the 21 lakh households that applied under the scheme, the Department of Food Supplies and Consumer Affairs has identified 18 lakh households . Food …
The government on Thursday said it is committed to engaging with the World Trade Organization (WTO) but will not give up its sovereign right on reforming the public distribution system (PDS) or deciding on food subsidies. This was articulated by Minister of State for Commerce (independent charge) and Finance Nirmala …
