Synopsis: If COP26 fails, it will be because of misplaced targets from the West and China, and a lack of ambition and imagination from India. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons behind this reduction in expectations from COP26?3 What are India’s views and why they need to evolve?4 What is the way forward for India?… Continue reading No heroes at COP: On COP26
Author: Luv Sharma
COP26: The agenda for Glasgow
Synopsis: COP26, which begins next week in Glasgow after a year’s delay, will seek to finalize the rules for the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate. Why is this important, and what else in on the agenda? Contents1 Introduction2 What is the agenda for COP26?3 What are some issues from Paris Agreement that are still pending?4… Continue reading COP26: The agenda for Glasgow
Mitigating a crisis: On COP26 Glasgow climate meet
Synopsis: The COP can at best incentivize adaptation that aids a transition towards clean energy. Contents1 Introduction2 What is COP 26?3 Why is COP26 significant?4 What are the targets toward which COP26 should aim for?5 What are the issues that COP26 need to resolve?6 What is the way forward? Introduction In a week, heads of… Continue reading Mitigating a crisis: On COP26 Glasgow climate meet
In Glasgow, all eyes on 2030: On COP 26
Synopsis: COP26 must focus sharply on reducing emissions till 2030, rather than on net zero 2050, which is too distant a goal. Contents1 Introduction2 What is a much better target than net zero?3 What are the issues with the net zero target?4 Why, the 2030 emission reduction target is more significant than net zero?5 What… Continue reading In Glasgow, all eyes on 2030: On COP 26
Glasgow climate meet. India doesn’t rule out ‘net zero’ commitment
Synopsis: In the coming CoP26, India should insist on earlier pledges made by developed countries. Contents1 Introduction 2 What is India’s situation w.r.t Greenhouse gas emissions? 3 How can India achieve ‘Net Zero’ emission? 4 What has been India’s stand on committing to ‘Net Zero’ emissions? 5 What stand India is likely to take at CoP 26? 6 What is… Continue reading Glasgow climate meet. India doesn’t rule out ‘net zero’ commitment
Why drones are tracking wildlife in Kashmir
Synopsis: Analysis of the increasing instances of human-widlife conflict in Kashmir region, reasons behind such incidents and how administration is responding. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons behind the human-widlife conflict in Kashmir?3 What is the scale of human-wildlife conflict in Kashmir?4 What steps are being taken by the administration?5 Why translocation is not the… Continue reading Why drones are tracking wildlife in Kashmir
Proposed Changes to Forest Conservation Act 1980 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the rationale behind the proposed amendments?3 What is the Forest Conservation Act,1980?4 What are the amendments that have been proposed? 5 What are the issues/concerns associated with the proposed amendments? 6 What is the way forward? Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) recently published the… Continue reading Proposed Changes to Forest Conservation Act 1980 – Explained, pointwise
Can biomass co-firing offer a viable solution to coal shortage and stubble burning?
Synopsis: Co-firing policy floated by the government for the thermal plants is a win-win solution for farmers and environment. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the contribution of the coal-based power to CO2 emissions in India?3 Why India needs to move on from Coal-based power?4 What are the benefits of Biomass co-firing? Introduction India’s economy is on… Continue reading Can biomass co-firing offer a viable solution to coal shortage and stubble burning?
Uttarakhand Floods: Respect Himalayan landscape if you want to preserve it, say experts
Synopsis: To save biodiversity-rich places the governments of Uttarakhand and the entire Himalayan region must preserve their forests and reflect on their infrastructure model. Contents1 Introduction2 Why Himalayas need to be preserved?3 What steps can be taken to preserve Himalayan biodiversity of India?4 What is the way forward? Introduction The latest floods in Uttarakhand caused terrible… Continue reading Uttarakhand Floods: Respect Himalayan landscape if you want to preserve it, say experts
Will privatisation take off after the Air India sale?
Synopsis: Implications of the sale of Air India for the future of India’s public sector. Introduction Recently, the Tata Group emerged as the winning bidder for Air India, the debt-laden national carrier. Further, in this year’s Budget, the government unveiled a bold new disinvestment policy for even the strategic sectors. The government is also pursuing… Continue reading Will privatisation take off after the Air India sale?
