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Using survey data from over 900 households, the authors analyze the current subsidy incidence and simulate three targeting options: using poverty ration cards, revising volumetric consumption slabs, and implementing a proxy means test (PMT). The analysis suggests that revising volumetric slabs offers the most significant potential for fiscal savings and improved targeting without excluding the most vulnerable, while the PMT approach based on existing SECC variables shows high inclusion and exclusion errors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003595#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Current electricity subsidy distribution in Jharkhand is regressive; among rural households, the richest 40% receive 61% of benefits, while the poorest 40% receive 25%. A similar pattern exists for urban households, where the top two quintiles receive 60% of benefits and the bottom two receive 25%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003595#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Targeting subsidies exclusively to households with poverty ration cards (BPL, AAY, or PH) would reduce annual subsidy costs by INR 163 crore (USD 23 million), representing a 17% reduction of the 2019 total subsidy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003595#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Rationalizing volumetric limits by setting the highest subsidy for consumption up to 50 kWh per month and removing subsidies for those consuming over 300 kWh per month could save the state approximately INR 306 crore (USD 44 million) annually.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003595#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A proxy means test (PMT) based on Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC) variables would save the government INR 327 crore (USD 47 million) annually, but the authors caution against it due to high exclusion and inclusion errors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003595#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Electricity affordability is a concern for the poorest households; the poorest expenditure quintile spends 12.8% of their household expenditure on electricity, compared to only 3.7% for the wealthiest quintile.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003595#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the financial instability of distribution companies (DISCOMs) by shifting demand toward the domestic sector and reducing revenues from commercial and industrial consumers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003595#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report recommends a short-term approach of removing subsidies for households consuming more than 300 kWh per month and lowering the initial subsidy cutoff to 50 kWh per month, provided seasonal variations are considered.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003595#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["energy access","energy transition","poverty reduction","energy efficiency"],"geography_discussed":["India"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy evaluation","fiscal analysis","socioeconomic survey"]},{"id":"iisd-001492","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/iisd-001492","title":"Healing the Rift","publisher":{"name":"International Institute for Sustainable Development","organization":"international-institute-for-sustainable-development"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2010","source_url":"https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/healing_the_rift_congo.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 'Healing the Rift' project, led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) with technical support from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), piloted conflict-sensitive conservation (CSC) strategies in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Albertine Rift. The project focused on four sites: Virunga National Park, Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Itombwe Massif, and Misotshi-Kabogo. By utilizing conflict analysis, stakeholder dialogue, and participatory mapping, the project aimed to reduce illegal resource extraction and resolve disputes over protected area boundaries. Key successes included the establishment of monitoring committees for Lake Edward fisheries and the proactive community-supported design of the proposed Ngamika National Park. However, the report notes that long-term sustainability is threatened by persistent poverty, lack of alternative livelihoods for resource extractors, and ongoing insecurity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001492#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The project successfully reduced illegal fishing on Lake Edward in Virunga National Park by establishing monitoring committees in the villages of Kyavinyonge, Vitshumbi, and Nyakakoma, which fostered collaboration between fishers, the military, and the Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001492#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In Kahuzi-Biega National Park, the project improved relations between ICCN and local communities in the Bugobe area by revitalizing Community Conservation Committees (CCCs) through capacity building in negotiation and group dynamics, leading 522 woodcutters to abandon illegal logging.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001492#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project addressed a major conflict over the creation of the Itombwe Reserve by facilitating a dialogue process between international NGOs and ICCN, resulting in an agreement to use participatory mapping to define conservation, multiple-use, and development zones.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001492#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A proactive conflict-prevention approach was used in Misotshi-Kabogo, involving socioeconomic surveys and participatory mapping with 87 villages, leading to community support for the creation of a new national park (proposed as Ngamika National Park) and a surrounding natural reserve.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001492#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The effectiveness of conflict-sensitive conservation is heavily dependent on the broader security context; project impacts were highest in areas with the longest periods of stability, such as Kyavinyonge, and limited in highly insecure areas like the Itombwe Massif.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001492#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A critical barrier to the sustainability of conservation gains is the lack of alternative livelihoods for local populations; without new income sources, woodcutters and fishers are likely to return to illegal extraction due to pervasive poverty.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001492#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The neutrality of a third-party facilitator (WCS) was essential for restoring trust and credibility to local governance structures, particularly the CCCs in Kahuzi-Biega, which were previously viewed as spies for the park authorities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001492#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Political and military lobbying proved effective in reducing state complicity in illegal activities, exemplified by a joint ICCN-FARDC operation in February 2010 to clear spawning grounds on Lake Edward.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001492#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["biodiversity conservation","natural resource management","illegal logging"],"geography_discussed":["Virunga National Park","Kahuzi-Biéga National Park","Itombwe Massif","Misotshi-Kabogo","Uganda","Lake Edward"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["pilot project evaluation","conflict analysis","socioeconomic survey"]},{"id":"wri-001255","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/wri-001255","title":"Coastal Capital","publisher":{"name":"World Resources Institute","organization":"world-resources-institute"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2008-06","source_url":"http://pdf.wri.org/coastal_capital.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"This report by the World Resources Institute establishes a tiered methodology to estimate the economic value of coral reefs in the Caribbean, focusing on three key services: tourism and recreation, fisheries, and shoreline protection. Applying this tool to Tobago and St. Lucia, the study finds that coral reef-associated tourism provides the highest economic impact, contributing approximately 15% of GDP in Tobago and 11% in St. Lucia. Shoreline protection is also highly valued, with annual potentially avoided damages estimated between US$18–33 million for Tobago and US$28–50 million for St. Lucia. While reef-associated fisheries have a smaller direct financial impact, they provide critical social safety nets and cultural value. The report argues that quantifying these benefits is essential for informed coastal management and policy decisions, particularly in the face of threats from overfishing, pollution, and climate change.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-001255#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Coral reef-associated tourism and recreation generate the highest economic impact of the three studied services. 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The plan addresses threats such as deforestation, land use change, and biological resource overexploitation by implementing a community-led governance framework through Village Working Committees (VWC). Key strategies include the creation of conservation zones, the promotion of sustainable livelihoods like pig farming and groundnut cultivation to reduce dependence on wetland resources, and a comprehensive Communication, Education, Participation and Awareness (CEPA) programme. The plan includes a detailed monitoring framework to track water quality, biodiversity, and land use changes to ensure the long-term ecological integrity of the site.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001102#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Wetlar Inn wetland is a 6.0 ha permanent swamp located 0.5 km from Hkamti airport, serving as a habitat for 46 plant species and various fauna, including the endangered Myanmar peacock soft-shell turtle (Nilssonia Formosa) and the vulnerable Wallago attu fish.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001102#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Deforestation and land use change, specifically increased sedimentation from forest clearance and extensive grazing, are identified as the highest level of threat to the Wetlar Inn ecosystem.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001102#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To reduce anthropogenic pressure on the wetland, the CAP proposes promoting alternative livelihoods including groundnut cultivation, pig farming, and fish farming, alongside providing financial support for land tenure and ownership.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001102#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The plan implements a community-based governance model where Village Working Committees (VWC), including women and youth, lead the implementation of conservation zones, boundary demarcation, and the installation of bilingual signage in Myanmar and English.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001102#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A capacity-building and awareness programme (CEPA) is outlined to provide training in sustainable agriculture, community forestry, and fisheries management, with specific budget allocations for workshops throughout 2023.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001102#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The monitoring framework for the CAP prioritizes the tracking of wetland area, water levels, water quality trends, and faunal diversity, with some parameters measured seasonally and others at the beginning and end of implementation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001102#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["biodiversity","land-use change","deforestation","water quality","agroforestry","climate change"],"geography_discussed":["Hkamti Township","Upper Chindwin Basin"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["action plan","biodiversity assessment","socioeconomic survey"]},{"id":"sei-001156","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/sei-001156","title":"COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN (CAP) TO CONSERVE NAUNG TAW AND NAUNG LOAM INNS AND SUPPORT ALTERNATE LIVELIHOODS IN MAING NAUNG","publisher":{"name":"Stockholm Environment Institute","organization":"stockholm-environment-institute"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4.-cap-maing-naung-final.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Community Action Plan (CAP) for Maing Naung village focuses on the conservation of the Naung Taw and Naung Loam wetlands in the Upper Chindwin Basin, Myanmar. The plan addresses high-level threats such as mining, illegal fishing (electric shock and poisoning), and deforestation through a three-pronged approach: wetland habitat conservation, the promotion of sustainable livelihoods, and capacity building via Communication, Education, Participation and Public Awareness (CEPA) programs. 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Water quality analysis from July 2022 showed pH in the neutral range and dissolved oxygen levels between 5.17-5.74 mg/l.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002090#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The wetland ecosystem faces several high-level threats, specifically land exploitation for mining, sedimentation from logging and wood harvesting, and a decline in fish stocks due to overfishing by other villages.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002090#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Biodiversity surveys identified 32 plant species and 15 fish species. 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