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MC Explains: Proposed changes in Energy Conservation regulations - why are they important for India?

Union Minister of Power Raj Kumar Singh introduced the "Energy Conservation Amendment Bill, 2022" in the Lok Sabha, which aims to boost clean energy and help in achieving India's commitments towards climate change.

IISD in the news August 4, 2022

Earth Today | Gender and climate change group

Clehan Williams (left), adviser to Senator Matthew Samuda, minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, joins representatives of the team that developed Jamaica’s Gender and Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan at the recent unveiling of the document. From second left are: Consultant gender specialists Anika Grey and Indi McLymont-Lafayette; Dr Orville Grey, regional manager, Caribbean, at the Green Climate Fund; Angie Dazé, gender equality and social inclusion lead at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD); Sharon Coburn Robinson, principal director at the Bureau of Gender Affairs; Catherine Senecal, programme manager, resilience at IISD; and Omar Alcock, senior technical officer (mitigation) at the Climate Change Division.

IISD in the news August 4, 2022

Investing in India's EV Transition

This webinar will present the findings of a new report looking at investor perspectives on how to accelerate growth in India's electric vehicle ecosystem.

Webinar August 3, 2022

The Landscape of Financing Strategies for Adaptation in Developing Countries

Draws insights from publicly available financing strategies for adaptation in developing countries and presents emerging lessons for their development.

Report August 3, 2022

BHP Foundation

At the BHP Foundation we blend bold ambition, transformational partnerships and business acumen to catalyze new solutions to the world’s most complex social and environmental challenges.

Funder August 2, 2022

What Modi got right about our broken power sector

When electricity was first being introduced in India, city by city, the cost was a major impediment. A bulb in 1905 cost Rs 2 in Bombay — money that could buy 21 kg wheat at the time. So, the government decided to reduce the cost per unit to encourage people to get electricity connections.

IISD in the news August 2, 2022

Investor Perspectives on Accelerating Growth in the Indian EV Ecosystem

This report takes stock of India’s current EVs ecosystem and where the sector may be heading in the future, with a focus on drivers of and barriers to investment.

Report August 2, 2022

Greening Aid for Trade: Future priorities and pathways for a just transition to sustainable trade

This event aimed to create strategies to facilitate Aid for Trade and cooperation on environmental issues as a key pillar of sustainable trade to advance a green and inclusive global economy.

Webinar July 28, 2022

Seize Energy Transition Funding Opportunity

Indonesia's energy transition requires significant investment to develop renewable energy generation, clean fuels, power grids, and energy storage. However, Indonesia also has a huge opportunity to attract investment in the renewable energy sector while developing innovative financing instruments.

IISD in the news July 28, 2022

Identifying Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Canada

This policy brief aims to provide decision makers with criteria to better define fossil fuel subsidies in the context of Canada's commitment to phase out these subsidies by 2023.

Brief July 28, 2022

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