The Citizen's "Climate Rights" :Explained by Sh Nikhil Ghanekar निखिल घाणेकर (Nikhil Ghanekar) #SupremeCourt expands scope of Articles 14 &21 to include Right agnst adverse effcts of #climatechange ,Art21 judicial interpretation,committee on GIB issue & More info.. #ClimateRights #UPSC Source:IE

1/4 CSEP hosted its 24th Foreign Policy and Security Studies Tiffin Talk on ‘Tibetan Studies in India: Past, Present and Future’ with Swati Chawla, Ph.D., Associate Professor. O.P. Jindal Global University.

At Neemrana fort last month for the “India in Asia” Centre for Social and Economic Progress conference featuring an opening address by S Jaishankar. #ActEast Good break from Delhi together with our growing Foreign Policy team! Riya Sinha Pooja Ramamurthi Veda Vaidyanathan Anindita Sinh Sanjay Kathuria Shivshankar Menon

CSEP hosted an Expert Research Consultation as part of the study "India - Africa Strategic Partnerships in Critical Minerals for a Green Energy Future” by Veda Vaidyanathan. The dialogue included participants from government, industry and diplomatic missions.

Emphasising the role of innovation in balancing geopolitical risks, Brian Deese & Jason Bordoff underscore the significance of R&D and knowledge partnerships to ensure critical minerals security beyond hard investments and resource extraction foreignpolicy.com/2023/10/04/ev-…

"...the need for regional and global cooperation has never been more pronounced. The challenges embedded within the geopolitics of critical materials warrant collaborative solutions that transcend national boundaries." enlit.world/regions/europe…

1/4 CSEP hosted its 25th Foreign Policy and Security Studies Tiffin Talk on 'India’s ‘Pacific Islands’ Outreach: Understanding Regional Narratives, Geopolitics, and Opportunities' with Shruti Pandalai, Fellow, South-East Asia and Oceania Centre, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi.

#WorldEnvironmentDay‌ | Read our edited report to understand India's climate diplomacy landscape. The preface by Laveesh Bhandari highlights that climate resiliency and sustainability is undeniably intertwined with international cooperation. Read more👇 csep.org/reports/tracks…

This #WorldEnvironmentDay‌ , I highligt a chapter I wrote for Centre for Social and Economic Progress which looks at how India works with partner countries to develop triangular partnerships for climate action. Horizontal and collaborative engagement is a must.

Also, critical minerals including possible joint investments in South America and rare earth efforts in Africa.

The 2024 Budget launched the Critical Mineral Mission, which focuses on boosting domestic output, recycling minerals like copper and lithium, & acquiring minerals abroad. India also aims to launch auctions for offshore mining to tap into seabed minerals. business-standard.com/budget/news/bu…

The discussants were Ajay Mathur, Director General, International Solar Alliance, Rita Walraf, Focal Point for TrC, Bundesentwicklungsministerium, Gurjit Singh, former Ambassador of India to Germany, Indonesia, Ethiopia, ASEAN, and the African Union, and Atul Kaushik, Global Development Centre Fellow (RIS)

🌍🔋 Demand for minerals vital for green technologies is set to surge with the transition towards net-zero. Our Global Council for Responsible Transition Minerals will raise awareness, propose solutions and ensure a responsible supply to meet Paris Agreement goals ⭣

Expanding international partnerships and open markets will be key to building resilient supply chains and advancing clean energy globally says Jason Bordoff ciphernews.com/articles/trade…

Risks in critical minerals supply must be managed through policy & investment in sustainable & diversified sources. Enhanced international cooperation, tech innovation, high ESG standards, and reduced export trade barriers are crucial. eprints.soas.ac.uk/38583/1/800644…

Improving trade relations, high ESG standards & increased efficiency for permits and procedures are some strategies for critical minerals consuming and producing countries to enhance resilience to supply disruptions & diversifying mineral sources. doi.org/10.17863/CAM.9…

#NewResearch #ForeignPolicy The first CSEP Flagship Paper titled, "Thinking About India’s Future", authored by Shivshankar Menon, is now online! Read the paper: csep.org/flagship-paper…

How can Indian multilateral Initiatives such as Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure have impact in the countries that need it the most? How can they expand ambition and create international norms and standards? Staying relevant is key. Important discussion with vibrant colleagues. Anindita Sinh