Climate change
Climate in the Time of Crisis: El Niño’s Profound Climate Impact in the Modern World
During the preceding summer, the harrowing toll of record-breaking heat in Europe amounted to a tragic loss of nearly 62,000 lives. In the same...
Japan’s Hybrid Approach to the Energy Transition
Although the most developed states generally agree that robust net zero targets must be met in the nearest future, long-term decarbonisation strategies are variable...
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the Implications for India
The European Commission came out with the ‘Fit for 55’ proposal in order to secure the European Green Deal, which seeks to provide a...
Human Rights Obligations Under Climate Change: Need for Clarity
On April 19, 2023, the General Assembly asked for an advisory opinion on the obligation of states to respect climate change. The Resolution (A/77/L.58)...
Climate Action: The US Is Doing Its Part, Others Should Step up Too
The view that the US has been hypocritical in its climate action has been held by many for years, in shifting the blame and...
Pursuit of Climate Change Under India’s G20 Presidency
Representing two-thirds of the world’s population, and 85% of its GDP, the G20 is a platform of convergence between Global North and South, unlike...
Clima Active in Climate Change
The 17th G20 Summit recently concluded in Bali, Indonesia. The summit had the theme ‘Pulih Bersama, Bangkit Perkasa’ (Recover Together, Recover Stronger). With the...
The Indonesia Haze and ASEAN’s Regional Framework: The Way Ahead
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) find themselves in the throes of an environmental emergency caused by the Indonesian Haze and...
The Energy Transition Is Underway. Nigeria Is Dangerously Unprepared
Crude oil revenue is Nigeria's fiscal lifeline, generating almost 65% of government revenues.
Leaders Summit on Climate: Key Takeaways for US-China Relations
The Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by President Joe Biden was attended by 40 world leaders. The summit held on April 22-23, 2021 was...
Revisiting the EU-India Cooperation on Climate Change: Addressing Constraints and Maximising Opportunities
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time and has the potential not only to decelerate development processes but also to...
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IMEC: India and US-led Counter Initiative to BRI
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was inaugurated on...
Diplomacy
India’s G20 Presidency and the Commitment to Disability Justice
The 18th G20 Summit under India’s Presidency on the...
Europe
Poland’s Elections and the Legacy of Law and Justice
After close to a decade in power, Poland’s elections...
Americas
US-China Tussle in the Middle East: The Biden Administration’s Response
The US President Joe Biden has repeatedly drawn flak...
Economy
Indonesia’s ASEAN Summit 2023: Some Key Takeaways
The ASEAN Summit week in early September was filled...
