Policy Reports and Research
Our original research and analysis on climate & renewable energy policy
Jan 15, 2018
This toolkit contains policy ideas, example parliamentary questions and model documentation specific to Francophone West Africa, but should be of interest to legislators worldwide, as well as others working in the energy sector. These resources were developed as part of the Parliamentary Action for Renewable Energy project, implemented jointly by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Climate Parliament.
Oct 04, 2017
Policy Brief - October 2017
The Government of India recently officially introduced an important tax reform - the GST (Goods and Services Tax). This policy brief was prepared by members of the Climate Parliament team and highlights the impact of GST on the renewable energy sector. This brief was also circulated among the legislators in our network.
May 11, 2017
Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) is a unique scheme for legislators, which creates a platform to connect elected representatives, stakeholders, ground level institutions and civil society. It aims to provide civic services, which are better delivered at the local level in the respective constituencies, and local governments are better placed to fulfil the needs of local people than at centre or state level.
May 11, 2017
A review of the climate and renewable energy policies of Germany and India since the COP21 Paris Agreement.
May 10, 2017
The new climate agreement was reached in Paris as a multilateral treaty by an unprecedented 195 nations. All eyes now turn to policy implementation to push countries to deliver their pledges.
Decoding COP21 - Global commitments, Indian challenges
This report, prepared before the 2015 Paris negotiations, sets the context for the COP21 Paris Agreement and provides Indian parliamentarians with insights into climate science, targets and policies.
