World would be better off if Trump withdraws from Paris climate deal
If the US stays in the Paris deal but misses its targets, the deal could look like a sham
Uncle Sam v Mother Earth
Is there a legal way to hold the world's second largest emitter accountable for withdrawing from the Paris Agreement?
‘Climate plans of developing countries far more ambitious’
The ongoing Bonn climate negotiations must be open to observers like non-profits and civil society, urges a diplomat
COP24: Long-term vision for climate finance missing at Katowice
The draft negotiating text needs to acknowledge that budgetary processes in developed countries are proving to be problematic
Unchecked emissions may double child mortality due to heat in Africa
Study estimates 38,000 child deaths due to climate warming could occur every year by 2049
It’s been 5 years since Paris Agreement but are Nationally Determined Contributions equitable?
To cap global warming at 1.5°C or even 2°C is a tall task that needs much more effort from countries in reducing reliance on fossil …
Bonn climate meet concludes with little progress on issues
With Parties differing on their fundamental stances, creation of a robust and fair Paris climate rule book looks like a tough task
IPCC Special Report: Why sector-specific vision for 1.5°C is important
Sector-based analysis in IPCC Special Report offers an alternative vision for limiting warming to 1.5°C
'We have to use the Paris Agreement for a strong agenda forward'
Sweden will pass a law next year to become carbon-neutral by 2045. Eva Svedling, the State Secretary to the Minister for International …
Sweden against Climate Change: In Conversation with Eva Svedling, State Secretary
Eva Svedling is the State Secretary to the Minister for International Development. Cooperation and Climate Isabella Lövin. Lövin is …
COP26: what the draft climate agreement says — and why it’s being criticised
So what does the UK draft text say? It merely “urges” countries to strengthen their NDCs, proposing a meeting of ministers next year …
Picture of neglect: Tipping elements hold the future of our planet; here is how
Giant ice sheets, ocean currents and permafrost regions may have already degraded irreversibly. Other crucial climate systems like the Amazon …
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Can the world reduce its greenhouse emissions to zero by 2050?
To reach this target, the world must completely stop using coal by 2050, shift electricity generation to renewables and gas and remove large …
Heatwave: think it's hot in Europe? The human body is already close to thermal limits elsewhere
The challenges ahead are stark. Adaptation has its limits. We must therefore slash greenhouse gas emissions to keep to the Paris warming limits
Catastrophic lack of action on climate change
The UN has warned that it may not be possible to restrict temperature rise up to 2°C citing a gap between commitments and action
Punjab can't scrap water-sharing agreements with states: Supreme Court
The court cancelled a law passed by the Punjab legislature, terminating a water-sharing deal with five other states
India Pavilion at COP22 inaugurated
The Enviroment Minister underlined the need to spread climate change awareness and the importance of collective action
A wake up call against weather disasters
Since COP1 in 1995, about four billion people have been injured, left homeless or in need of emergency assistance as a result of weather-related …
Climate crisis: Heads of least developed countries call for equitable action ahead of COP26
Climate finance, focus on adaptation and enhanced climate ambition are among key priorities laid out by representatives of 46 LDCs for COP 26&…
Are we on track to meet Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C warming towards 2100?
The 5-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement is upon us on December 12, 2020, and it is time to take stock how we are faring
COP26: Two worlds talked past each other – or never even met
Unlike a decade ago, there was no climate scepticism on show. But how to address the underlying causes of climate change in capitalism remains …
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Gender justice being marginalised in Madrid
Countries are nitpicking on Sustainable Development Goals and are divided on finance
Draft EU Climate Law: Incomplete framework, poor on internationalism
Climate activist Greta Thunberg termed the proposed EU law’s 2050 net-zero target a ‘surrender’
Climate talks need to re-focus on target-setting
Bonn offered a chance for countries to accept IPCC’s report on 1.5°C. Yet several negotiators, particularly Saudi Arabia & the US, …
Brexit can put development at the heart of Africa-UK trade ties: British MP
According to the MP, the UK will seek every opportunity to minimise disruption in trading relationship