In a first, ING Bank will make lending decision based on clients’ climate actions
The Dutch bank will identify those clients that are leading the transition to a low-carbon economy and need its help the most
COP22: parties discuss ways to enhance transparency framework for climate action
The rules and modalities of the transparency framework are expected to be in place by 2018
Montreal Protocol: what came from Vienna negotiations?
Observers seem optimistic for a deal in the next meeting of parties, to be held in October this year
Links between global climate events getting stronger: Study
Climate teleconnections intensified over last 37 years; southern hemisphere more vulnerable
Gendered impacts of climate change: Stories from Jharkhand
In their hometowns or factories far away, women in Jharkhand’s rural areas & urban slums face unique challenges wrought …
We’re headed in wrong direction: WMO’s United in Science report outlines action needed
During January-September 2022, CO2 levels were 1.2% higher than same period last year
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
An ocean like no other: The Southern Ocean’s ecological richness, significance for global climate
It stores heat and carbon, mixes global currents: The Southern Ocean, also called the Antarctic Ocean, can be best described in superlatives
#FridaysForFuture: India’s youth seek climate justice
Hundreds of Indian students skipped school on March 15, 2019 as a part of the global protests demanding climate action
Drafting the Paris agreement: the week that was
Draft text adopted, but many issues need resolving
Is climate litigation the way forward for accountability and climate action?
Recent judgment in the US held the State of Montana responsible for causing unreasonable damage to climate
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Experts criticise omitting health from main agenda
Point to inextricable link of public health with climate change
Most vulnerable countries unable to access Green Climate Fund for adaptation
Lengthy, complicated application process a major hurdle for many countries
Will current INDCs prevent global temperature rise by more than 2°C?
The INDCs submitted to the UNFCCC are grossly inadequate to prevent catastrophic global warming, finds an analysis done by Delhi-based non-profit …
High road to Dubai COP28: This year is about money, says CSE on Bonn climate meet expectations
For countries of the Global South, the focus should be on the lack of concessional finance to drive the energy transition
Biden’s transformational challenge
Though the US is no longer addicted to coal, it is completely sold on the idea of cheap energy, writes Sunita Narain
Climate vulnerability maps developed for Himalayan states
Vulnerability to climate change varies from state to state and district to district, it also depends on various socio-economic factors
Why cities are focal areas to address climate change
Cities play a crucial source of innovation, solutions and opportunities to improve the lives of people
Developed nations turn a blind eye to the need for sustainable climate finance
They stalled meaningful discussion on the issue of reliable and sustainable sources of finance for developing countries
BASIC nations stick to 'equity and fairness' principles in climate talks
In the run up to Lima climate negotiations, emerging economies in BASIC group say their mitigation efforts are 'far higher' than that of …
COP27: Developing countries need $2 trillion annually to tackle climate change, says report
Mobilising private finance can be crucial in unlocking the funds needed
Make steel future-ready
We can emit even less than what we do today; it needs planning, technology & funds
UN funds insufficient to help victims of climate disasters: Oxfam
UN humanitarian aid appeals increased 819% in 20 years
Around 155 countries set to sign the Paris Agreement in New York
The new climate change agreement was adopted in Paris on December 12 last year
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