Policy Challenge | STIP - C | Day 3
Iceland’s Fiery Awakening: Navigating a New Era of Volcanic Risk
Southwest Iceland erupted once again, sending torrents of glowing lava across the Reykjanes Peninsula—marking the ninth such event since 2023.
Policy - Disaster Management and Emergency Response Policy
Impacts - With homes sold to the state and tourism disrupted, resilience is being reshaped at the community level.
SDG Impacts- Iceland’s eruption activated SDG 1 (Poverty), 3 (Health), 4 (Education), 9 (Infrastructure), 11 (Cities), 13 (Climate), and 15 (Land)—through disaster resilience, evacuation, monitoring, and ecosystem protection policies.
Policymakers Involved : the Icelandic Meteorological Office to Civil Protection units and international experts.
Link - https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/iceland-volcano-erupts-12th-time-since-2021-2025-07-16/
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged the SCO to advance security .
Policy - multipolar Policy
Impacts - Reinforces territorial integrity concerns, subtly challenging China’s Belt and Road Initiative. And impacting SDG 16 (Peace), SDG 9 (Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate).
Policymakers Involved-
S. Jaishankar – India’s External Affairs Minister, leading the charge.• SCO Foreign Ministers – Including counterparts from China, Pakistan, Russia, Iran, and others.• UN Security Council – Referenced for its condemnation of the Pahalgam attack.• Xi Jinping – Chinese President, met with Jaishankar during the summit.
Chinese EV firm XPeng AeroHT has secured $250 million in Series B funding to accelerate the development and mass production of its modular flying car, the Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC).
Policy - Low-Altitude Economy Development Policy
Impacts - China positions itself as a pioneer in personal aerial mobility, potentially outpacing Western competitors in commercialization. Flying car development advances SDG 9, 11, 13, and 17—driving innovation, sustainable cities, climate action, and cross-sector partnerships.
Policymakers Involved:
He Xiaopeng, Chairman & CEO of XPeng Motors — also a deputy to China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), advocating for regulatory frameworks.
Link - https://www.iotworldtoday.com/flying-vehicles/flying-car-company-raises-250m-mass-production-planned
Global Markets Fall as Tariff Uncertainty Rises .Global financial markets are experiencing turbulence due to rising uncertainty around U.S. trade tariffs. This volatility is compounded by upcoming earnings reports from major banks like Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs
Policy - Trade Policy , Monetary Policy
Impacts - Developing countries face higher export costs and reduced investment confidence, as highlighted by the UN’s International Trade Centre
Policymakers Involved : U.S. President Donald Trump , Pamela Coke-Hamilton (Executive Director, ITC) , Treasury Secretary Bessent
Link - https://www.wsj.com/finance/global-markets-fall-as-tariff-uncertainty-rises-709c8303
Chinese oceanographers have publicly acknowledged NASA for providing satellite gravity data that proved critical in identifying mineral-rich zones in the Indian Ocean’s
Type of Policy Involved: Science and Technology Cooperation Policy , Resource Exploration and Extraction Policy , Environmental and Maritime Governance Policy
Impacts : Raises alarms about ecological risks and the need for robust international regulations to prevent irreversible damage to deep-sea ecosystems .
SDG Impact: SDG 14 – Life Below Water
Policymakers - Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources , NASA , International Seabed Authority (ISA) , China Ocean Minerals R&D Association , United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
Strong Argument for Cameras in Jet Crash Probes, IATA Chief Says : The head of the International Air Transport Association says the installation of cockpit cameras would greatly help aviation safety authorities investigating accidents.
Policy - Cockpit Camera Installation for Crash Investigations : Aviation Safety Reform
Impacts - Enhances transparency and accuracy in crash investigations by supplementing voice and data recorders . May help identify pilot actions or errors that audio alone cannot capture . 🛫 Most Impacted Sustainable Development Goal (SDG):SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Policymakers : Willie Walsh, Director-General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) , Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) , Federal Aviation Administration
Oil breakthrough: Assam to become first state in India to produce and profit from crude
Type of Policy : Natural Resources / Energy Policy
Impacts - Could lead to job creation, infrastructure development, and community investments in oil-producing regions.
the impacted SDGs are:
• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Policymakers Involved : Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas , Oil India Ltd and ONGC , Cabinet-level bodies & finance ministries
The Princess of Wales has a range of jewellery that previously belonged to her late mother-in-law, Diana, including the Collingwood pearl drop earrings.
Policy Type : Cultural Heritage & Preservation Policy
Impacts - Influences national sentiment and cultural diplomacy by showcasing personal links across royal generations.
SDG Impact :
• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Related Policymakers :
Royal Household & Monarchy Advisors , Historic Royal Palaces or National Trust (UK) , Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (UK)
EU Parliament threatens wider ban on lobbyists as Amazon spat deepens
All tech lobbies associated with the e-commerce giant — including DigitalEurope, CCIA Europe and ITI — could be barred from Parliament in major escalation of fight over warehouse working conditions.
Policy Type - labor rights , corporate accountability
Impacts - Could limit Amazon’s influence on EU policymaking, especially in areas like labor, taxation, and competition.
SDG Impact : SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth , SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Policymakers Involved - Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament , Li Andersson, Chair of the EMPL Committee , Corporate Europe Observatory and other civil society leaders
Link - https://www.politico.eu/article/parliament-weighs-larger-lobbying-ban-for-amazon/
Joe Root dethrones Harry Brook to reclaim top spot in ICC Test rankings England star Joe Root reclaimed the No.1 spot in ICC Test batting rankings after his century at Lord’s, overtaking teammate Harry Brook and marking his eighth time at the top of the global charts.
Policy - Sports Governance & International Rankings Policy
Impacts - Boosts player marketability and national pride, influencing selection in team rosters, sponsorship opportunities, and media attention.
🎯 Most Impacted SDG:
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Policymakers Involved : International Cricket Council (ICC) , England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) ,
India-US Trade Deal: Opening India’s Dairy Sector To America Could Cause Huge Losses; 'Rs 1.03 Lakh Crore Annually
Policy Type : Trade and Agricultural Policy
Policy Impact : Livelihood Disruption: The sector employs ~8 crore people, many of whom are smallholder farmers. A price drop would disproportionately affect their income and reduce the sector’s GVA by ₹0.51 lakh crore .
SDG Impact :
• SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
• SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
Policymakers & Stakeholders Involved : Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (India) , Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (India)
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