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G20 Governments Provide $1.4 Trillion in Fossil Fuel Support Despite Climate Goals

A recent report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has revealed that G20 governments collectively provided $1.4 trillion in subsidies, investments, and lending to cushion the...

August 26, 2023

State of India’s Birds

A comprehensive report titled “State of India’s Birds” based on data collected from around 30,000 birdwatchers across India has highlighted concerning trends in bird populations. Out of the...

August 26, 2023

Osteoarthritis Set to Affect One Billion Worldwide by 2050

A study published in The Lancet Rheumatology journal predicts that nearly one billion people worldwide will be living with osteoarthritis by 2050. The research analyzed 30 years of...

August 25, 2023

Study Reveals High Refill Rates and Limited Access Prevent the Impoverished from Utilizing LPG

A study conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ASAR, an impact start-up, has highlighted significant barriers preventing low-income households in India from transitioning...

August 22, 2023

World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas

New data from the World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas reveals that 25 countries, representing a quarter of the global population, face extreme water stress, consuming...

August 18, 2023

“Still Unprepared” Report

In 2022, India experienced extreme weather events impacting the nation on a staggering 314 out of 365 days. As climate change accelerates, the urgency to address climate risks...

August 7, 2023

2023 Plastic Overshoot Day Report

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, causing significant harm to ecosystems and wildlife. One crucial milestone in this crisis...

August 1, 2023

Arsht–Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center’s “Scorching Divide” Report

The “Scorching divide: How extreme heat inflames gender inequalities in health and income” report was released recently by the Arsht–Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center (Arsht-Rock).  It sheds light on...

July 31, 2023

2nd Edition of National Multidimensional Poverty Index

In a significant achievement, India has witnessed a remarkable decline in multidimensional poverty, lifting millions of people out of deprivation. The latest report by NITI Aayog, titled ‘National...

July 18, 2023

3rd Edition of ‘Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022’ for States/UTs

The recently released Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2022 report by NITI Aayog has garnered significant attention as it provides valuable insights to empower state governments in India. With...

July 18, 2023

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