Publications

A large body of research shows that people accept the challenge of climate change and become motivated to take action once they have understood it through the lens of their own values and culture. However, surveys show that climate communications have failed to speak well to values and cultures beyond a narrow demographic of environmentally-conscious […]

A new model of communications research A large body of research shows that people need to understand climate change as a narrative*, containing their own language and shaped by their own values and experience. Most climate change language however is dry, technical or too based in the campaign culture of the Global North. To date, […]

Migration has always taken place in South Asia, for long before climate change became an issue. Several push factors and pull factors drive migration in the region. However, it remained invisible for various region. The countries in South Asia has been slow to recognise and respond to climate migration. Three international organisations CANSA, Action Aid […]

It is, without doubt, difficult to compare India and Germany as the cultural and socio-economic differences are striking. With this paper, Germanwatch and CANSA seek to introduce some of the backgrounds to the different climate policy approaches of India and Germany with a view to the ambitious and equitable implementation of the Paris Agreement. [fusion_button […]

Bilateral Indo-German cooperation has proven to build mutual understanding and trust in finding solutions in international negotiations. Bilateral cooperation experience has provided learning and confidence for various negotiation items at UNFCCC. A fruitful implementation of the Indo-German Solar Partnership would build further evidence for healthy bilateral cooperation and would support implementing the Paris Agreement jointly. […]

The Potential of Creating Low-Carbon Development Strategies Together Indo-German cooperation on low-carbon development can reach far beyond should dialogue on and provision of German support for an Indian low-carbon energy mix. Germany, in turn, should seek inspiration from India as well. An Indo-German dialogue on low-carbon development should therefore allow exchange in partnership on more […]

Bilateral Indo-German cooperation has proven to build mutual understanding and trust in finding solutions in international negotiations. Bilateral cooperation experience has provided learning and confidence for various negotiation items at UNFCCC. A fruitful implementation of the Indo-German Solar Partnership would build further evidence for healthy bilateral cooperation and would support implementing the Paris Agreement jointly. […]

Odisha counts as one of the poorest states of India as well as one of the most vulnerable geographical regions because of social, economic and environmental reasons, it is essential that the law makers, academics, media and community be mobilised and sensitised. The communication is even more important in the light of changing climate regimes […]

Sikkim is one of the unique states in India with positive initiatives of environmental conservation. The unique geographical position and dependance of all major sectors – Forestry, Flowers, Biodiversity, Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, Tourism, Hydel Power – on natural resources makes it vulnerable to climate change impacts. The impacts identified are increased heat, reduced snow, melting […]

This submission fulfils a request made by the Secretariat for public input on elements for the development of the GCF ESMS in response to Board decision B.07/02, paragraph (n) and an approved outline for the Fund’s ESMS. The input below is provided on behalf of the organizations listed below. This submission should be read as […]

India’s goals for economic growth are ambitious; the Indian Government is aiming to achieve human development on a par with EU countries. There is also an intention to deliver ‘access to electricity for all’ in India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first term in office. At the same time, India is a country that is […]

The paper titled “Understanding the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action: Developing Country Mitigation Framework under the Convention” aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) framework and enhance the understanding on NAMAs by explaining the Conference of the Parties (COP) decisions in layman’s terms. The paper is intended to enable national […]