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Electricity supply in South Africa: Path dependency or decarbonisation?
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2017Renewable energy technologies have experienced an exponential growth in South Africa, thanks to the procurement of large-scale power plants. However, South Africa’s electricity sector still lacks a level playing field.DocumentGlobal goals, African realities: building a sustainable future for all
Africa Progress Panel, 2015The Africa Progress Report is the annual flagship publication of the Africa Progress Panel (APP). The report draws on the best research and analysis, and makes policy recommendations for African political leaders and civil society who collectively have the primary responsibility for spurring Africa’s progress.DocumentPerspectives from civil society on the millennium development goals and post-2015 agenda: focus on small states and vulnerability
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, 2013The interconnectedness of the Millennium Development Goals mean that lack of progress in one area can undermine gains in another.DocumentZero poverty, zero emissions: eradicating extreme poverty in the climate crisis - Eradicating extreme poverty
Overseas Development Institute, 2015This report emphasises lasting poverty eradication as both the moral minimum floor of the development effort and challenge to achieve it in the face of the climate crisis. It presents key messages and policy implications on achieving lasting zero poverty, and suggests development efforts must be more pro-poor and low-emission.DocumentTechnical background INDC
Energy Research Centre, 2015South Africa faces a number of urgent development challenges, including high unemployment levels, high levels of social and economic inequality, challenges in infrastructure provision and a lack of basic services including the provision of health, education and housing.DocumentRe-examining India's nuclear doctrine
Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2015The Indian Government announced its formal nuclear doctrine on 4 January 2003, almost five years after testing its nuclear weapons capability in May 1998. While the one-page document was vague and subject to interpretation, what was clear was that it reiterated India's 'No First Use' policy.DocumentNuclear safety and regulation in India: the way forward
Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2015On 27 March 2015, the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) submitted a draft report to India's Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) reviewing the country's legal and regulatory regime for safety of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) and safety practices Oand policies at plants across the country.DocumentRobust, Recognizable, and Legitimate: Strengthening India's Appliance Efficiency Standards and Labels through Greater Civil Society Involvement
World Resources Institute, Washington DC, 2013This report considers the contribution that civil society organizations can make at each stage of an appliance efficiency standards and labeling program (AES&L). Although the main focus is India the experiences of ten countries are considered – with differing levels of perceived development.OrganisationClimate Parliament
The Climate Parliament is an international cross-party network of legislators, with a focus on climate change and promoting renewable energy.OrganisationMinistry of Power
The Ministry of Power started functioning independently with effect from 2nd July, 1992. Earlier it was known as the Ministry of Energy sources.Pages
