Worrisome trend: Every third climate case yields unfavourable outcome
The highest number of climate litigations were filed from Latin America and the Caribbean
Dragon in the room: Why China’s target of carbon neutrality is misleading
China contributed 27% to the world’s overall global emissions in 2019, surpassing the United States
Addressing climate risks for climate finance takes centrestage
The Indian government needs to introduce guidelines to standardise climate-related disclosures in all financial statements and push private …
US following Biden’s climate plan may trigger action elsewhere too
The effect of getting the US back on track can be magnified by its example and its role on international negotiations against climate change, …
Coronavirus should give us hope that we are able to tackle the climate crisis
Coronavirus isn't the only global crisis we face: Climate crisis is expected to be more devastating. Some have observed the response to the two …
Focus on economic diversification imperative to cope with climate crisis: Report
Extreme weather events such as floods, hurricanes can lead to ‘physical stranding’ of natural resources, rendering them impossible …
Nearly every child will face frequent heatwaves by 2050: UNICEF
1 in 4 children lives in areas where the average heatwave event lasts 4.7 days or longer
Global capacity to capture carbon could go up 6 times by 2030, still not enough for climate mitigation
More than $3 billion invested in tech so far in 2022, finds report
Managing microclimates — a ‘third way’ to combat climate change
Effective microclimate management has the potential to reduce temperatures by 1.5-2 degrees Celsius
Union Budget 2020-21 spares little for climate mitigation
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterates old announcements, cuts budget for National Adaptation Fund
CoP26 first draft not good enough; climate finance grossly insufficient: Climate scientist Saleemul Huq
Saleemul Haq, director, International Centre for Climate Change and Development, Bangladesh, speaks to DTE on CoP26 progress and performance
Climate change is real & world needs real leadership to fight it
WATCH: As President Joe Biden readies his climate summit for Earth Day, Sunita Narain spells out why and how the US and the …
Stockholm+50: How do we prepare for the next half century
When we mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Stockholm conference, we need to discuss consumption and production in a globalised world
Alaska SC hears young activists' lawsuit against fossil fuel policy
The state’s energy policy is violating right to a safe climate, argue 16 young climate activists
Extreme heat could claim lives of 204,000 women annually in India, Nigeria & US: Report
Women bear the disproportionate burden of heat’s devastating physical, social & financial effects, report emphasises
2022 too short, too far: Data stories that show the true impact of climate change this year
Did you know that India experienced extreme weather events on 291 of the 334 days from beginning of year to November 30?
India a top performer on climate mitigation but more needs to be done: Report
The country needed to prioritise renewable energy in its post-COVID recovery plan, the report by non-profit Germanwatch said
Can we compromise on procreation in the wake of climate change
In the context of climate change, too much harsh knowledge about environmental tragedies is creating a sense of hopelessness and helplessness in …
Current financing inadequate for universal water, sanitation coverage: UN report
Ignoring climate risks and failing to increase water investments would threaten chances of meeting this target, it said
Transboundary climate risks impact agricultural production in every country: Report
International trade in six major agricultural commodities, including rice and wheat, affected by transboundary climate risks
Modelling study shows how controversial geoengineering may affect global food production
Process includes injecting sulphur dioxide into atmosphere to reduce global temperatures; may lead to inequities in food production
Degrowth: Slowing down rich economies to deal with climate change is a flawed idea
The notion of “degrowth” was recently given a platform at European Parliament’s “Beyond Growth” conference
Climate-smart marine protected areas can shield biota from global warming: Experts
Most current MPAs are located in coastal areas, while only 1.2 per cent of the high seas are protected
Upcoming IPCC report to include demand-side of mitigation, technology transfer
The report will be published on April 4 following rigorous review with governments, authors
Negotiating the future
On the eve of the start of the CoP 6 negotiations a quick look at representation in the Hague