Keshab Chandra Ratha

• Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur

India has a role to play in global climate diplomacy, with its large population, fast-growing economy, and vulnerabilities to the consequences of climate change. Utilizing a review of existing literature, this brief evaluates the country’s involvement in international climate forums in the past decade, its negotiation strategies and policy coherenc...

India, as one of the largest and fast-growing economies globally, has considerable influence in reforming international climate governance. The present study critically examines India's endeavours in climate diplomacy and their consequences on the international arena. The analysis begins by examining the historical context, following India's evolut...

The paper emphasizes the importance of strong climate diplomacy, particularly in India, in addressing climate issues. It advocates for a world without carbon emissions and promotes climate policy measures in India. The study also highlights the need for international collaboration, successful climate policies, and effective climate finance deployme...

Due to its geographical location and socioeconomic circumstances, Odisha, an eastern state in India, is susceptible to several natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods, and cyclones. The present study examines strategies to protect Odisha from such calamities, considering the state's susceptibility and the imperative nature of preventive me...

The present article delves into the intricate impacts of climate change on India's diverse environmental terrain. This is a modest attempt to navigate through the intricate network of consequences as the nation reaches a crucial juncture, encountering unprecedented challenges due to shifting climate trends. India's environmental landscape is underg...

India, a rapidly developing economy, plays a significant role in shaping international climate governance. This paper examines India's climate diplomacy efforts, focusing on its historical context, diplomatic strategy, and domestic climate policies. It highlights India's involvement in multilateral negotiations and the Paris Agreement. Despite chal...

Geopolitical compulsions seem to be the prime mover bringing pressure upon China’s hands in terms of the location and timing of the Doklam Plateau military standoff, developing it gradually into a full-blown military conflict and turning Sino-Indian relations into a stage of long-term strategic confrontation. India’s serious objections to CPEC pass...

Western Odisha has experienced hardships as the most backward region in the state of Odisha in all domains. The discrimination in terms of infrastructure, poverty reduction, literacy, education and health in this region by the successive governments of Odisha, establishment of institutions like Western Odisha Development Council (WODC) with its hea...

The Mahanadi river faces large-scale ecological disaster due to a variety of anthropogenic stresses. A prime factor is rapid industrialisation and coal-fired power generation plans that are being encouraged by the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh. These are not only impacting the flow of the river’s waters and damaging the health of its basin but...

To chalk out the future course of action in view of the disputes regarding the use of Mahanadi river water, a well-rounded strategy that includes both the people and policymakers is needed. The strategy must allow for dialogue by rebuilding trust and should look at arbitration and negotiation as methods of conflict resolution. It is necessary to ev...

The curious amalgam of the lack of a legal binding mechanism, existence of non-substantive pledges, absence of generous attitude, deep divisions between developed and developing countries, undermining human rights, and less emphasis on farmers' issues brings the Paris Summit to a very risky position on climate change policy. The Paris accord may tu...

Sino-Indian relations were governed by concerns about an unsound bilateral bonhomie, internal as well as external strategic and political considerations, and in addition, national interests and priorities not necessarily oriented towards pacifying the bilateral relations. The change in leadership presented a golden opportunity for refiguring the In...

Brahmaputra river basin is one of the most vulnerable areas in the world subject to combined effects of glacier melt, extreme monsoon rainfall and sea level rise. Water is emerging as a new possible irritant between China and India. For India, Water of Brahmaputra constitutes a major lifeline for people of Tibet and North Eastern states. The buildi...

The Rio + 20 were a landmark event in addressing serious environment & economic crisis affecting the world. The Earth summit was a historical opportunity to set the world on correct development trajectory. Negotiators from 191 countries came together to chart a road map for sustainable development and poverty eradication. But the developed and deve...