By Nakul Sharma
The World Economic Outlook projects global growth at 3.3 percent, butbut the IMF -projection of India’s expected GDP growth at 6.,5 percent allows it to maintain the status of fastest growing major economy in FY 25-26 as well. The economic growth figures might look attractive and mislead you in to believing that the Indian economy is fine, but the risks are almost certain. One such risk is the economic cost of “climate change.” The 2022-23 RBI report suggests that up to 4.5 percent of India’s GDP could be at risk by 2030 due to extreme heat.

Dear Friends, By now we are all well aware that the outcome of COP29 in Baku was deeply disappointing, as developed countries once again failed to meet their historic responsibilities. Public finance for climate action—the central theme of COP29—was met with inadequate ambition, further delaying the urgently needed fair and inclusive shift to low-carbon economies […]

   Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), NEECA and Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) organnised a panel discussion ‘Catalysing Pakistan’s Energy Transition: Pathways to a Sustainable Future’, at the Pakistan Pavilion. Speakers were Dr Sardar Mohazzam MD, National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), Ministry of Energy (Power Division) Pakistan, Janet Milongo, Sr Manager CAN Energy Transition, Dr. […]

Program Agenda: COP 29 Debriefing Session7th December (Saturday) at 11:30 AM (IST) Moderator: Mr. Bhavesh SwamiSession Duration: 90 minutes Time Speaker Organisation/Country 11:30-11:35 Aditya Pundir TCRP India & South Asia 11:35-11:45 Nana Mariam Yussif TCRP Africa 11:45-11:55 Nakul Sharma CANSA 11:55-12:05 Aurora Audino UNDP BIOFIN Europe 12:05-12:15 Harjeet Singh Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative 12:15-12:20 Dr. […]

This latest draft text on the New Collective Quantified Goal is not just a joke – it’s an insult to the people in the Global South living on the frontline of the climate crisis. The $250 billion per year in public finance is peanuts. The Global South must not carry the burden of historic emitters’ failure to act. No deal is better than a bad deal – but we are not done yet.

   Climate change is the major causes of displacement. The experts predict the escalating global warming is going to experience a larger exodus. The scenario is even more dire. The policy responses have been alarmingly inadequate. This event will discuss the consequences and recommend policy directives. The session was moderated by Shailendra Yashwant of CANSA, […]

   The Roundtable on Climate Diplomacy at the Pakistan Pavilion focused on “Smog: An Expanding Regional Disaster.” Esteemed speakers included Hon. Romina Khurshid Alam, Climate Aide to Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Sanjay Vashist, Director, CANSA, Md. Shamsuddoha, Director, CPRD, Bangladesh, Dr Abid Suleri, Executive Director, SDPI, and Prabin Man Singh, Programme Director, Prakriti Resources Center, Nepal. […]

Your browser does not support the video tag. Click here to view the recording of the Press Conference Press Conference Time: 12pm on 22 November 2024Place: Press 2 / “Natavan”, Area D Speakers Dr. Arjun Karki (Rural Reconstruction, Nepal)Dr. Abid Suleri (SDPI, Pakistan)Syed Aminul Haque (COAST, Bangladesh)Sharif Jamil (Water Keepers, Bangladesh) Shailendra Yashwant (Climate Action Network South Asia)

Baku – In response to the latest draft text for the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG):
Tasneem Essop, Executive Director, Climate Action Network International, said: “The latest draft NCQG text remains glaringly incomplete without the concrete numbers for the finance goal – the very cornerstone of any agreement at COP29

   This event explored the critical role of businesses in achieving net-zero transitions while ensuring equity and inclusivity, with a focus on emerging and developing economies, particularly South Asia. Highlighting innovative practices, it addressed challenges and opportunities in aligning corporate strategies with a “just” transition. Experts and leaders shared insights on decarbonization, fair labour practices, […]