Controversial LCA Text
May remove distinction between developed and developing countries
A possible Copenhagen deal - Update II
Negotiations on a possible Copenhagen outcome text are still underway, but enthusiasm for a deal is on the wane
Political declaration - Update I
A deal just reached between the US and BASIC countries appears to undermine every principle of effective collective action on climate change
Unknown Future
The conference of parties to the un climate convention in Nairobi went along predictable lines.
Global warming in an unequal world
The answer to the current dilemma in negotiations is to make emissions from every citizen of the world count equally
Factsheet: Who is emitting
As per World Resources Institute's Climate Analysis Indicators Tools
African countries to develop climate-resilient agriculture systems
The continent's 55 countries sign a 5-point declaration to strengthen food security
UK on track to be first G7 country to legislate for net zero emissions by 2050
The Climate Change Act, 2008 will be amended on June 12 in Parliament, as advised by the Committee on Climate Change
Kenyan farmers embrace new and sustainable way to build resilience
Crop losses, caused by extreme weather events, steered small-scale farmers towards new farming techniques
A decade-old plan to curb carbon emissions through forest conservation in Africa is yet to pay off
A UN-backed mechanism to curb carbon sequestration and ensure biodiversity conservation, REDD+, is compromising community rights. Is there a …
Inaction on climate change risks leaving future generations $530 trillion in debt
This would be the cost of “negative emissions” technologies required to remove CO₂ from the air
Climate change to affect rice productivity, finds a new study
Elevated temperature was found to have a negative impact on rice productivity, even nullifying the positive effects of higher level of CO2 …
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
Plateful of pain
Climate change will make the disease burden more complex. Breakthroughs may help the affluent, but the poor will not have access to even basic …
Problems faced by the Bahima, a nomadic pastoral community of Uganda
Elizabeth Katushabe, a cattle keeper from Uganda, talks to Down To Earth about erratic weather patterns, which is affecting the cattle reared by …
A win-win deal
The agreement to amend the Montreal Protocol for hydrofluorocarbon phase-down is a huge success for India
How aerosols lead to extreme rainfall
Aerosols play a crucial role in the formation of clouds. But now scientists are linking both extreme rainfall and drought to higher concentration …
'People living in coastal regions likely to suffer from vector-borne diseases'
Besides taking a toll on human health, climate change gives rise to conflicts and migration
Business in Bali: The science is clear, it's high time to sort out the politics
Deal won, stakes lost
Cancun deal shifts burden on developing countries not developed
Double standards on fossil fuel, backtracking on pledges: BASIC fires shots at wealthy countries at COP27
India, China and Pakistan to work together in climate forum over common interests of developing countries
Trade & climate priorities are converging: Does this help or hurt a fair global green transition?
If climate considerations are to permeate trade agreements & vice versa, upholding principles of common but differentiated responsibilities, …
Climate change can trigger inflation in near future — study shows alarming impact
In a high GHG emissions scenario, by 2035, India will likely see food prices shoot up by close to 2% on an yearly basis
In 2023, at least 3 cases challenging climate inaction were filed every week: Reports
Climate litigations worldwide have nearly tripled since 2017; In 2024, cases related to climate impacts including extreme weather events & …
COP28 diary (December 6): Santiago Network draft adopted; scientists promote tech to curb methane emissions
Ecuador negotiator talks about challenges to consolidate unified position on Global Goal on Adaptation; Spain minister calls for enlarging base …