COP28 head calls for ramping up renewables, carbon capture and climate finance
Comments indicate a focus on abatement technologies at Dubai summit over fossil phase-out
Health Day at upcoming UN climate conference — a first in COP history
Direct damage costs to health is estimated to be between $2-4 billion per year by 2030
Changing narratives
It is time we discussed the science behind the phase out of fossil fuels; by when and which fuel
No deal on global carbon market, bilateral carbon emissions trading agreements at COP28; civil society hails move
It would have put human rights, rights of Indigenous Peoples and ecosystem integrity at risk, say civil society members
COP28: Fourth Draft of Global Stocktake Text accommodates too many divergent viewpoints, waters down ambition
There is a lack of clarity on thorny issues including fossil fuel phaseout and energy sector decarbonisation
COP28: India had fourth best ranking in climate performance among countries during 2022, says report
Preachers are not performing, underlined the report; US, UK sliding down in performance
COP28 diary (December 3): Countries agree on host for the Santiago Network; divergences on GST
Negotiations on the Global Goal on Adaptation still stuck, informal consultations on next steps for NCGQ continue
COP28: ‘Mismanagement’ complaints at Dubai Expo City 2020; delegates made to walk in circles for hours
Gathering of global leaders at the venue added to the chaos that was there since the beginning
COP28 ground report: Loss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One
It would help those nations deal with the irreversible consequences of climate change, such as desertification or rising seas
Prince Charles pushed markets over State at Davos
Entirely at odds with his long advocacy of coercive state action on environmental issues
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Protesters thrown out of venue for opposing slow progress in talks
Protesters have repeatedly pointed out the disconnect between the reality of climate change and the slow pace of negotiations without any …
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Javadekar trumpets govt’s achievements in Madrid
The minister then ticked all boxes currently under negotiation in a business-as-usual manner without being much forthright
Climate Emergency CoP 25: ‘No’ to ambition raise, ‘yes’ to Kyoto extension: India
The country will like to concentrate wholly on the implementation of the Paris Agreement
Climate Emergency CoP 25: 22 million people will be displaced in 2019 by extreme weather events, says WMO
The State of Global Climate 2019 says that once-in-a-century climate events are becoming regular
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Developed countries have largely consumed world's carbon budget
The historical division of the carbon pie has been iniquitous, with rich, developed countries taking the lion's share
Factsheet: The emissions imbalance
In 2007, the US had less than 5 per cent of the global population, but it accounted for 20 per cent of global CO2 emissions. India, with almost …
Bonn fails to deliver need of hour as climate clock ticks away
The 50th United Nations Bonn Climate Change Conference didn’t include key findings on global warming
UAE receives its highest rainfall in 75 years, with 1.5 year’s worth of rain falling over Dubai in 24 hours
Annual mean precipitation averaged over the Arabian Peninsula is likely to increase by the end of the 21st century, according to a study
DTE Coverage: How negotiations unfolded on Global Goal for Adaptation at COP28
The final text that emerged is slightly better
Tensions rise over negotiating text on global carbon market on COP28 penultimate day
Objections raised by several blocs over the wording of the text
At COP28, India’s national statement has no direct reference to fossil fuel cuts
Indian environment minister showcased country’s achievements and showcased projects flagged by Prime Minister Modi
COP28: Status of climate finance negotiations in Dubai
An update on climate finance negotiations at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, UAE
Simply Put: A fairy tale
Mocha among ‘most impactful’ global cyclones in 2023: WMO report at COP28
Paris agreement target under serious threat; act now, urges document
Simply Put: Bonn climate meet