Developed nations should assist us in climate change actions: BASIC group
The BASIC ministers reiterated that developed countries should provide financial and technological support for climate change actions
Experts call for greater attention to indigenous people to preserve forests, fight climate change
A third of global forests are under some form of management by families, smallholders, local communities and indigenous people
EU’s new climate proposal is vast. But is it transformational?
Economy-wide package of creative proposals may or may not bring fundamental changes that wealthy countries must implement to halt climate crisis
UNECA calls for transparent, comparable carbon pricing systems
Global carbon price of $50 per tonne can incentivise Africa to mobilise up to $30 billion per annum
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Murmurs of Madrid being a failure grow stronger
Negotiations to continue into the wee hours of December 15, as parties are yet to arrive at consensus on most issues
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Circumventing climate action
For countries like India to have cleaner futures, climate agreements must walk the talk; not just talk the talk
Rich nations unwilling to respect UNFCCC principles at Bonn talks
Different elements including means of implementation, equity and adaptation being interpreted against the spirit of UNFCCC by developed countries
Heathrow airport third runway ruled illegal by court
The court termed British government's policy unlawful for failing to take into account climate change commitments made in 2015 Paris Agreement
Is ozone layer depletion a ‘solved problem’?
On the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, here is a reminder of how continued adherence to norms is key if we don’t …
‘Climate wrecker’ US pushes its regressive agenda at IPCC talks
The US' comments are misrepresentation of facts and an attempt at pushing its domestic anti-climate policies
Won’t fund firms contributing to climate change: Church of England
The Church plans to withdraw investment from companies that don’t follow the terms of the Paris Agreement
Not all is well with WTO: growing protectionism, trade wars threaten its existence
Countries are now getting into bilateral or regional trade deals as opposed to global agreements
Trump successfully pushes for including US stance on fossil fuels in G20 declaration
World leaders, including Theresa May, urge Trump to consider re-joining the Paris Agreement
Moving towards a green future in transport
The transport sector makes up 30 per cent of global energy consumption and its energy use is expected to grow one per cent every year till 2030
India and the new climate deal: walking the talk on equity
Known for its adamant advocacy in the climate negotiations, India now has a chance to put its best foot forward and lead talks towards …
Missing green growth: 11 rich countries like Germany, UK will need 2 centuries to meet Paris goals
Emission reductions highly insufficient for Canada, Australia and 9 European countries; calling it ‘green growth’ is misleading …
Less than a quarter of emission targets from Paris climate agreement met in 7 years
World is not on track to achieve forest goals of ending and reversing deforestation by 2030
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Loss and damage ‘fighting out’ in Madrid
Slow pace coupled with lack of focus on ambitious emission cut within close door negotiation have infuriated vulnerable countries
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Chile pushes for ambitious outcome in Madrid
However, even as the event reached its last day, resolution of key issues is still awaited
Climate Emergency CoP 25: What exactly are carbon markets?
Rules and guidelines on carbon markets, which trade in 'carbon credits' will be finalised in CoP 25 at Madrid, Spain
Climate Emergency CoP 25: World to warm by 3.2°C
If current national policies the world over persist, global mean temperature will rise by 3.2°C
Climate Emergency CoP 25: A gap that keeps growing
The Emissions Gap Report for this year makes it clear that countries around the world are falling short to reach their targets vis-à-vis …
BASIC ministers pledge support for robust and fair rule book on Paris Agreement
They stress on the need for a comprehensive and party-driven negotiating text by Bangkok intersession in September 2018
Current emissions targets could keep the planet below a 2°C temperature rise but a turbocharged effort is needed
Delivering on long-term promises requires decarbonisation efforts at unprecedented speed and scale
In Parliament on March 20, 2017
Issues like management of e-waste and electrification of backward and remote areas of the country featured in today's discussions