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The policy brief identifies a 'policy coherence gap' in the global green transition, where structural, long-term policies are being crowded out by unilateral industrial measures and short-term stimuli. It proposes that the G20 adopt a shared agenda to define and prioritize structural green reforms—such as natural capital investment and fossil fuel subsidy reform—to unlock concessionary financing and private investment for low-income and indebted countries. The authors present four options for G20 action, ranging from the status quo to a high-ambition multilateral framework that integrates debt-swap approaches and special drawing rights to facilitate a just transition.

The paper examines how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in India's environmental governance, noting that while lockdowns temporarily improved air and water quality, the period also saw a rise in industrial disasters and the dilution of environmental impact assessment rules. It highlights the intersection of environmental degradation—such as deforestation and pollution—with increased vulnerability to pandemics and climate-driven extreme weather events. The author concludes that India's economic recovery packages lack long-term environmental vision and calls for the stringent implementation of environmental laws to build socio-ecological resilience.

The document investigates the factors influencing the use of seasonal forecast information (SFI) among farmers in Bundelkhand, India. It identifies that the effective use of SFI depends on a knowledge-action system comprising dissemination, demand, acceptance, understanding, and action capacity. The study finds that dissemination, salience, and action capacity are significantly associated with whether farmers utilize monsoon forecast information, suggesting these areas must be improved to increase usage.

The document details CDKN's efforts in India to enhance climate resilience through technical assistance, research, and policy support. Key initiatives include addressing 'silent disasters' in Ladakh, promoting gender-responsive state action plans, and using community radio for adaptation knowledge. It also analyzes the challenges facing State Action Plans for Climate Change (SAPCCs), noting that the automatic appointment of Forest Departments as nodal agencies often hinders the multi-sectoral coordination required for effective implementation.

The document outlines strategies for Low Carbon, Climate Resilient (LCCR) construction in semi-arid regions, focusing on Madhya Pradesh, India. It examines the cyclic link between construction and climate change, detailing how the sector contributes to emissions through energy-intensive materials like steel and cement, while also being vulnerable to extreme weather. The manual provides technical guidance on passive design strategies—such as high thermal mass, cross-ventilation, and shading—to reduce operational energy. It further details alternative building technologies for walls (e.g., Stabilized Compressed Earth Blocks, Rat-trap Bond) and roofs (e.g., Filler Slabs, Ferrocement Channel Roofing) to lower embodied energy. Finally, it discusses policy frameworks in India and Madhya Pradesh aimed at promoting sustainable habitats and eco-friendly rural housing.

The CDKN Shubh Kal project conducted two training workshops in September and November 2012 at TARA Gram, Orchha, for reporters from four community radio stations: Radio Bundelkhand, Lalit Lokwaani, Chanderi Ki Awaaz, and Radio Dhadhkan. The training combined theoretical lessons on climate science and journalism with practical field visits to villages and research institutions. Participants learned to bridge the gap between scientific experts, policymakers, and rural farmers by producing simplified, engaging radio content on adaptation and climate risks.

The 'Shubh Kal' pilot project tested a communication model in Bundelkhand, Central India, using community radio to connect vulnerable farmers with scientific and government experts. By training 35 radio reporters in climate change journalism, the project produced 12 radio shows per station using an 'infotainment' approach in local dialects. Findings indicate that the project improved reporters' technical knowledge and confidence, increased farmer awareness of adaptation measures like organic composting and rainwater harvesting, and provided scientists with insights into traditional farming knowledge. The project concluded that community radio can effectively facilitate two-way communication to support climate-resilient development.

The document examines two projects implemented by Development Alternatives in India's Bundelkhand region to analyze how various data sources—including climate projections and environmental monitoring—are used in agricultural adaptation decision-making and the challenges associated with this process.