Climate Change

The problems caused by climate change have been recognised as one of the greatest concern of this century. The subject is futuristic, relevant and multi-disciplinary with many stakeholders. The matter encompasses not only the health of the planet itself, but also that of nations and individuals.

• P. K. Gautam
• 2014
• IDSA Occasional Papers

Ladakh's ecological balance has been disrupted due to climate change, altering weather patterns and water flow, which are leading to frequent perilous floods.

• Ravinder Singh
• September 18, 2023
• IDSA Comments

India, in concert with the other four Asian Observers, could use the current state of flux to seek a more inclusive and equitable Arctic Council.

• Anurag Bisen
• April 13, 2023
• Issue Brief

India could help in the resumption of the suspended scientific exchanges by the West in the Arctic.

• Anurag Bisen
• February 17, 2023
• Policy Brief

Several Belt and Road Initiative projects pass through ecologically sensitive areas and in countries with weak environmental laws and governance.

• Opangmeren Jamir
• August 31, 2022
• IDSA Comments

Outlining Pakistan’s vision and global engagement in the context of strategic and security trends, the recently released National Security Policy of Pakistan also acknowledges a serious need for a robust water management mechanism and an inclusive climate change policy.

• Pintu Kumar Mahla
• March 02, 2022
• IDSA Comments

As India’s strides in the renewable sector are increasingly gaining pace, it gives an opportunity to assess what potential challenges and opportunities arise for India in the face of China’s growing dominance in the renewable energy industry.

• Mayuri Banerjee
• November 30, 2021
• Issue Brief

As and when the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) 2020 is finalised, it is expected to incorporate the perspectives of multiple stakeholders in a balanced manner.

• Opangmeren Jamir
• February 08, 2021
• Issue Brief

Biden has set an ambitious agenda to reinvigorate US global leadership by pursuing a proactive grand strategy. He will, however, have to reckon with the legacy of Trumpism that has made a significant imprint on American foreign policy.

• A. Vinod Kumar
• November 27, 2020
• Issue Brief

An informed scenario would be to release the weight of unsustainable debts, allowing the developing countries to focus on domestic sustainable development aimed at achieving climate neutrality, instead of developed countries’ over-emphasis on fossil fuel in their economic recovery packages.

• Anwesha Mohanty
• May 19, 2020
• IDSA Comments