Odisha’s model colony for climate refugees in Kendrapara should be emulated across India
More than 45 million people in the country will be forced to migrate due to environmental disruptions by 2050
Harappa, Rakhigarhi, Dholavira: 200 years of droughts may have erased these Indus megacities, says study
The prolonged droughts forced the civilisation to reorganise their settlements & switch to drought-resilient crops
2030 Agenda: We need to champion sustainability in Asia and the Pacific despite adversities
National plans must align with the agenda for UN-mandated sustainable development goals to guide development
Africa’s climate crisis: Global warming made Niger, Nigeria floods 80 times more likely, says study
Analysis is yet another scientific evidence on ‘climate impacts and need for finance to compensate for the loss’: Analysts
Natural wealth of the nations
Wealth is increasing in the world but will not be sustainable in countries that have degraded their natural environment or capital: World …
‘Ratcheted’ NDCs lack ambition; gaping distance between country pledges and IPCC limits
Revised pledges submitted towards Paris Agreement will cut emissions by only 0.5% by 2030 compared to 2010 levels
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
Do not burden poorer nations, says Vajpayee
Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, at the opening of the mninisterial section of Cop 8, said on Wednesday, October 30, that developing …
Factsheet: What to expect at Peru
Different bodies are mandated to negotiate for different elements under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Some …
Turbulent times: How climate is altering major markers of planet Earth
As countries grapple with intense marine heat waves and stronger storms, the latest IPCC report says climate change has already altered our oceans,…
Indian Forest Act amendment: Govt ready with first draft
The draft, which has been prepared with focus on conservation and climate change, has been sent to states seeking comments
India’s rate of reducing carbon footprint with greenery a flat line for years
The country has not been able to raise its carbon emission reduction rate from 12 per cent for the last decade
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
How COP24 plans to make itself sustainable
Carpooling, making up for CO2 emissions among measures taken by UNFCCC and Poland environment ministry
Seven quick fixes for fast changing climate
UN’s latest climate report suggests temporary remedial measures to save the world from climate change. But most are in experimental stages …
Warming Arctic is making winter worse for eastern US; ‘bomb cyclone’ on cards
The US is bracing for an intense storm, which is expected to blast the entire east coast with frigid winds, ice and snow on Thursday
Why remote Antarctica is so important in a warming world
Given what rising sea levels could mean for the world, we must maintain our longstanding view of Antarctica as the most remote continent
It is now US against the rest of the world
With Nicaragua joining the Paris deal and Syria announcing its intention to ratify the accord at COP23 in Bonn, the isolation of US is now complete
Only six out of 22 river basins in India have potential to cope with climate change threats: study
Drastic reduction in water use efficiency under driest conditions was observed for some basins, which highlights their inability to cope with …
Scientists convert CO2 to solar fuel with artificial photosynthesis
Similar to plants’ photosynthesis, the technology can serve dual purpose of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and generating electricity …
Extreme wildfire events will intensify; Australia and US most at risk
Overall increase in extreme wildfires is linked to climate change as global temperatures continue to rise in areas that were already prone to fires
Unnatural disasters: how we can spot climate's role in specific extreme events
The science of attributing extreme weather events to human-induced climate change has evolved, but are we communicating it to the public well enough?
Climate change spurs rapid growth of trees in Tibet
Warmer weather is melting the permafrost of the plateau, moistening the ground and making nutrients available to plants
Clean energy could save hundreds of billions in health costs every year
Global warming is often seen as a problem for future generations, but focusing on the immediate and substantial health benefits of clean energy …
Report paints thought-provoking picture of developing world due to climate change
The report says that climate change threatens the economic growth trajectories of India, Bangladesh and Indonesia