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Dear Reader, You may have noticed Lights On has been quiet for some time, and not because of a lack of stories from this corner of the world. In fact, as the footprint of climate change grows deeper on all facets of life, South Asia’s frontlines matter more than

Lights On Briefing: Energy diplomacy at the border, Pakistan petrol incentives and more

What you need to know to start the week

Lights On Briefing: Looming heatwave, Nepal energy trade ambitions and more

What you need to know to start the week

A tale of two kitchens: behind the cookstove debate in India and the US

In conversation with ORF America's Shayak Sengupta

Lights On Briefing: EU carbon tax, key questions on green hydrogen and more

Happy Monday and welcome to today’s edition of Lights On, with this week’s key stories on energy and climate change in South Asia. A reminder that the easiest - and free - way you can support this newsletter's growth is by sharing it with your colleagues and inviting

The IPCC has spoken. What now?

Dear readers, welcome to today’s edition of Lights On, a newsletter that brings you the key stories and exclusive intel on energy and climate change in South Asia. I hope you'll like the new look of the homepage, which is still a work in progress! From today, I have

Budget 2023: Does India’s $4.3bn transition pledge stand up to scrutiny?

Mixed messages leave Indians confused over the government's net zero intentions

The weekend read: What’s next for Joshimath, India’s sinking town

In conversation with climate expert Abinash Mohanty

Lights On Briefing: Cost of India's net-zero goal, China's clean tech dominance and more

What you need to know to start the week

Lights On Briefing: Sinking Himalayan town, Chinese deals in Afghanistan and more

What you need to know to start the week

2023: India's new year in energy and climate

Experts analyse the top risks and opportunities for the year ahead.

Fixing CBAM’s inequality: Where the EU carbon border policies get it wrong

An interview with climate policy expert Varun Agarwal

Lights On Briefing: India's coal red lines, Pakistan's discounted Russian oil and more

What you need to know to start the week

Loss and damage win doesn’t make up for COP27 setbacks

Article 6 may not make headlines, but it's among the less discussed measures that can make or break the world's climate goals.