Global extreme poverty fell mainly within cohorts, with substantial household churn and varied exit pathways. Sector shifts, migration, occupation changes and women’s labour force participation contributed unevenly; most households exited poverty without these changes.

Delhi heat vulnerability is shaped by neighbourhood density, limited green cover and unequal access to cooling. Using geospatial and household survey data, the report finds higher heat exposure increases illness, sleep disruption and productivity loss, while targeted greening, micro-level heat planning and energy-efficient cooling could improve urban climate resilience.

Artha Global is an India-based public policy and research organisation focused on inclusive economic growth, urban development, technology, data systems and climate resilience. Through research, policy analysis and partnerships with governments, philanthropies and private organisations, Artha Global develops evidence-based solutions that support shared prosperity, sustainable development and better societal outcomes.

India’s transition to full electric vehicle adoption by 2047 could increase manufacturing output, create new jobs, reduce oil import dependence, and lower transport emissions. The report highlights substantial investment, infrastructure, and workforce reskilling requirements, with policy coordination and domestic manufacturing identified as critical to capturing long-term economic and climate benefits.

Impact investing in Asia is expanding, with $80 billion allocated and strong investor satisfaction. Returns largely meet or exceed expectations, led by private equity. Capital targets financial services, energy and healthcare, addressing a $1.5 trillion SDG gap, with growing private sector participation and regional variation.

GlobeScan is a global insights and advisory consultancy specialising in sustainability, trust and stakeholder engagement. It delivers evidence-based research, public opinion data and strategic advice to businesses, NGOs and governments, helping organisations understand societal expectations, manage risk, and develop sustainable strategies that create long-term value and strengthen reputation.

Assesses Australian financial institutions’ views on climate and clean energy investment in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting growth potential, limited current exposure, key risks, and barriers. It emphasises blended finance, policy support, and government intervention to mobilise private capital and scale regional investment.

The Emissions Gap Report is an annual report series by the United Nations Environment Programme that assesses the gap between projected global greenhouse gas emissions and the reductions required to meet the Paris Agreement temperature goals. The series reviews emissions trends, national climate commitments and mitigation policy progress.

This report examines plastic use and waste management, particularly in India, outlining environmental impacts and the need for circular solutions. It reviews bioplastics, packaging redesign, innovation and start-up activity, and proposes policy, business and entrepreneurial opportunities to advance plastics circularity and reduce single-use plastics.

Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) is a philanthropic organisation that supports impact-driven innovation and entrepreneurship in India. It works with startups, innovators and ecosystem partners to scale solutions in areas such as climate adaptation, plastic waste management, clean technology and agriculture technology, aiming to create large-scale social, environmental and economic impact.

Sapien Labs is a global non-profit research organisation founded in 2016 that studies the human brain and mind. Through initiatives such as the Global Mind Project, Sapien Labs collects large-scale data on mental health, environment and lifestyle to understand drivers of mind health and inform evidence-based approaches to mental wellbeing.

The Global Carbon Budget is a recurring research series that synthesises global data on carbon dioxide sources and sinks. It provides a consistent framework for tracking emissions, atmospheric concentrations, and carbon uptake across land and oceans, supporting analysis of climate system dynamics and policy-relevant assessment over time.

This is an annual research series examining how audiences access, trust, and interpret climate change news. It analyses news use, attitudes, and perceptions across multiple countries, tracking changes over time to inform journalism practice, media strategy, and public understanding of climate-related information.

CRUSHED is a longitudinal research series by the Safe in India Foundation assessing worker safety in India’s automotive manufacturing and supplier ecosystem. Drawing on annual field evidence across multiple years, the series tracks workplace conditions, governance practices, and enforcement gaps to support consistent analysis over time.

Safe in India is a non-profit organisation advancing occupational health and safety in Indian manufacturing. It conducts factory-based research, worker training, and policy advocacy to prevent workplace injuries, strengthen labour rights, and improve supply chain safety. Focus areas include machine safety, data-driven interventions, and collaboration with industry, unions, and policymakers.

This series outlines UNICEF’s Child-Lens Investing approach, providing practical guidance for investors to integrate children’s rights and well-being into investment strategy, due diligence, contribution, and measurement across asset classes. It supports consistent application of a child lens alongside established impact and ESG practices.