Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023
The Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) on August 03, 2023, notified the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 further to amend the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The amendments are as follows:
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The role of forest ecosystem services to support the green recovery
Forests are an important component of natural capital and deliver a broad range of ecosystem services that underpin human well-being. The extent and condition of forests in many parts of the world, however,
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Regulating air quality at an airshed level in India
Air pollution is a pan-India problem, and whether viewed in terms of pollution sources or exposure, there is no reason to continue an urban-focus in air pollution mitigation measures. It is imperative
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Using metrics to assess progress towards the Paris agreement’s global goal on adaptation: transparency in adaptation in the agriculture sectors
This publication serves as a guide for countries in exploring how reporting for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicators under FAO custodianship serves the scope of compiling information for
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Facilitating decarbonisation in emerging economies through smart charging
The IEA Announced Pledges Scenario estimates that increasing electric vehicles stock from 17 million units today to 808 million units by 2040 can contribute to reducing transport emissions by 36%. The
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Firm capacity in Central America: Definitions and implications for variable renewable energy
Firm capacity assesses the contribution of a power plant to meeting demand during critical conditions. This report explores the key factors that affect the estimation of a more equitable firm capacity
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Thailand’s clean electricity transition: how accelerated deployment of renewables can help achieve Thailand’s climate targets
Since the publication of its latest Power Development Plan (PDP) in 2020 (PDP 2018 Revision 1), Thailand has considerably increased its emissions reductions objectives, announcing a net zero greenhouse
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Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations contained in the Seventeenth Report (Seventeenth Lok Sabha) of the Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas (2022-23) on the subject ‘'Review of Implementation of CBG (SATAT)'
This Report of the Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas deals with the action taken by the Government on the recommendations contained in the Seventeenth Report (Seventeenth Lok Sabha) of the
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Environmental flows in support of sustainable intensification of agriculture in the Letaba River Basin, South Africa
This study evaluates the socioecological consequences of the potential trade-offs between maintaining environmental flows (e-flows) and providing water for sustainable subsistence agriculture and livelihoods
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All India report of 6th census of minor irrigation schemes; Volume-1
The Ministry of Jal Shakti, D/o Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has brought out the 6th census report on Minor Irrigation Schemes. This report provides state-wise detailed information
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An African perspective on transboundary and cascading climate risks
This brief looks at how transboundary and cascading climate risks could impact different African regions, with a focus on East Africa, West Africa and Southern Africa. It then examines what roles national
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Water cooperation for accelerated agenda 2030 implementation: special focus on transboundary water cooperation in Africa
This working paper sets out the case that many countries and shared water basins are facing cooperation deficits, outlining cooperation trends and the importance of progress on water cooperation across
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Africa’s resource future: harnessing natural resources for economic transformation during the low-carbon transition
In this time of global upheaval and a rapidly changing climate, the economies of Sub-Saharan Africa stand to benefit from vast endowments in natural resources and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Renewable energy manufacturing: opportunities for Southeast Asia
This report explains how Southeast Asia can become a leader in renewable energy manufacturing and the benefits this will bring by boosting jobs, improving energy security, and helping the region meet its
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Draft Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (Promotion of Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access) Regulations 2023
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has unveiled the draft Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2023, ushering in new opportunities for consumers in the state’s energy landscape. The regulations
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The changing nature of human-forced hydroclimatic risks across Africa
Present results from large ensembles of projected 21st century changes in seasonal precipitation and near-surface air temperature over Africa and selected sub-continental regions. These ensembles are a
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The prospects for development in a climate-changed world: anticipating cross-border effects of climate change and climate action
Climate change impacts and the effects of country responses spill across borders. These cross-border, transmitted effects are reshaping the global economy. Flows of natural resources and ecosystem services,
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National framework for promoting energy storage systems
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has issued national framework aimed at promoting energy storage systems (ESS). The key objectives of the framework are to ensure a constant supply of renewable energy, reduce
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The rooftop solar commercial & industrial market in India
India’s rooftop solar market is bubbling with new energy, overcoming major roadblocks to likely add a record-high 4 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in fiscal year (FY) 2024, a new joint report by the Institute
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Climate finance landscape of Asia and the Pacific
This report assesses climate finance in Asia and the Pacific and analyzes how it can be harnessed by developing member countries to expand climate action and spur low-carbon, resilient growth. Designed