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Floods in Assam: The Case for Rethinking Adaptation
PK Khup Hangzo, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Introduction
North-east India has been witnessing unusually heavy rainfall since the beginning of May. That has resulted in one of the worst floods ever recorded in Assam. As of 3 July, flood has affected 1,835,551 people in 26 out of the s....

July 04, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Commentary , Climate Change , Extreme weather events , Assam flood , climate change adaptation , nature-based solutions , green infrastructure
Joint Report : Impact of Ukraine War on Various Regions/ International Concerns
VIF Young Scholars Team Article

The VIF Young Scholars Forum discussed ‘Impact of Ukraine War on Various Regions/ International Concerns’ in their weekly meeting on 08 April 2022. Scholars raised ramifications and responses to the Ukraine War as pertaining to their assigned fie....

April 18, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Article , US , Indo-Pacific , Central Asia , Climate Change , Africa , Terrorism , West Asia , South Asia , Inflation , Cyber , Food Crisis , Ukraine War
IPCC’s Timely Reminder on the Need for Climate Justice: A Quantum Leap in Global Climate Change Talks
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
Climate change as a concept has evolved over the years. To reaffirm, climate change is one of the most pertinent issues of our time with serious consequences. It has been declared that climate change acts as a “threat multi....

March 25, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Article , Climate Change , Water crisis , climate justice , climate finance , loss and damage , league , global warming
Release of the Interim Report of the VIF Task Force on ‘India’s Energy Transition in a Carbon-Constrained World: The Role of Nuclear Power’ by Gurumurthy Ji, Chairman, VIF

Shri Gurumurthy Ji, Chairman VIF made a virtual release of the Interim Report of the VIF Task Force on “India’s Energy Transition in a Carbon-Constrained World: The Role of Nuclear Power” at a function hosted by the Vivekananda International Fo....

January 27, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies , Conferences , Climate Change , India’s energy security , Nucler power
Year End Review: India Took a Big Leap in Addressing the Threat of Climate Change in 2021
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
Climate change, for India, is a subject of huge concern as the country of 1.38 billion falls under the category of one of the most vulnerable nations to experience the worsening impacts of a changing climate. It is for this s....

January 10, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Article , Climate Change , Pandemic , energy transition , climate justice , climate finance , milestone , proactive
India’s Energy Transition in a Carbon-Constrained World: The Role of Nuclear Power - Overview and Key Recommendations

The concern for climate change has spurred an intense debate on energy transition to a low carbon economy. Climate change is an existential problem facing humanity. While the developed world has contributed most to global warming, its consequences wi....

October 30, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies , Nuclear and Disarmament , Energy Security , Climate Change , Energy Security , renewable energy , Nuclear energy , Role of Nuclear Power , Net Zero Emission , IEA report , Fossil Fuel
China: Daily Scan, October 28, 2021

White paper lists China's achievements in responding to climate change: Xinhuanet October 27, 2021
Significant changes have taken place in China as the country responds to climate change, according to a white paper released Wednesday by ....

October 28, 2021 Afghanistan , Climate Change , Taiwan , Japan , Hong Kong , China Daily Digest , Hurun
India Ahead of 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26)
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction to COP 26
2021 is a crucial year for global climate change negotiations as the much awaited 26th UN Climate Change Conference is scheduled to be held from 31st October till 12th of November in Glasgow, United Kingdom. This Su....

October 18, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Article , Climate Change , renewable energy , technologies , Carbon emissions , Net zero , Greenhouse gases , Paris Accord
Maldives' UNGA Presidency: Prospects for India
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Commentary

On 21 September 2021, Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih delivered his first speech at the UNGA. He spoke in Maldives’ official language Dhivehi and highlighted the rich culture and heritage of the country. He recollected the journey of Maldi....

October 07, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Commentary , India , Maldives , Climate Change , Terrorism , COVID-19 , UNGA , Hope
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor, 30 August - 05 September 2021

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China’s Xi Jinping, Liu He move to reassure private sector as Beijing’s Big Tech crackdown rattles entrepreneurs
On Sept 06, both Chinese President Xi Jinping and his top economic adviser, Vice-Premier Liu He, sent st....

September 07, 2021 Israel , China , Russia , Myanmar , Climate Change , Saudi Arabia , Turkey , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , UAE , Biden
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