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A Randomized Control Trial of a Soft Commitment Product: a Pilot

This pilot study tests the uptake and usage of variations of a “contract-free” (soft) commitment savings product. … Read More

Financing State Climate Actions: Initiatives in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

This study examines the landscape of climate finance in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, and outlines strategies for enabling the states to mobilise capital. … Read More

Environment Literacy in Sikkim

This study documents the current level of environmental literacy of citizens of Sikkim in order to assess and influence knowledge-awareness channels and direct impact on reducing anthropogenic contributions to environmental damage. … Read More

Microloans, Bednets and Malaria: Evidence From a Randomized Controlled Trial in Odisha

This study evaluates the uptake of a health-protecting technology, insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs), through micro-consumer loans, as compared to free distribution and control conditions.
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Best Practices in Urban Forestry

This is a comparative study of Indian cities to identify existing green cover management practices in urban areas. … Read More

A Randomized Evaluation of an Agent Intermediated Loan

This study evaluates a more flexible system of lending that involves individual rather than group liability, exploring variations where local intermediaries like shopkeepers, traders and lenders function as commissioned loan agents. … Read More

Fiscal Instruments for Environment and Climate Change: Experiences from Indian States

A compilation of experiences from some of the Indian States that have implemented fiscal instruments to address environmental and climate issues. … Read More

Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI) for the Districts Of Kerala

This study presents a general framework to generate, assess and replicate a composite measure of environmental sustainability at the District level for the State of Kerala. … Read More

Low Carbon Finance for the State of Tamil Nadu: Investments, Gaps, and Barriers

This study audits the public and private financial contribution to realizing low carbon commitments of the State of Tamil Nadu while identifying the gaps and barriers to investment.
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Climate Finance at the Sub-National Level – the Case of Odisha

This study provides recommendations on financing strategies for State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCC), based on learnings from Odisha’s experience.  … Read More