COP out

Just insurance for the loss and damage mechanism is not enough

Global South concerns genuine or 'obstructionist'?

A look at who left their shoes behind at Place de la Republique during the climate march ban in Paris

No way forward in climate negotiations

Developed and developing countries agree to disagree as climate negotiations hit a stalemate in Paris

Will insurance as a mechanism work for loss and damage brought on by climate change?

Insurance is currently being used as a mechanism to provide financial safety net as part of climate-induced disaster relief

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

No action, just a war of words at COP 21

Developed countries only want CO2 reduction comitments, but backtrack on finance

What negotiations mean for least developed countries

They insist that loss and damage is a non-negotiable element of the Paris agreement

African countries launch Renewable Energy Initiative in Paris

AREI aims to achieve 10 GW of new renewable installation by 2020, and expand the generation capacity to 300 GW by 2030

Countries commit to take forward clean energy mission

Acknowledging that clean energy is a vital part of the long-term response to climate change, some countries came together to enhance the …

The truth behind developed nations' pledge to mobilise climate finance

A crucial issue is whether private money should be included in the target to reach US $100 billion for mitigating climate change impacts

Climate initiatives must keep out large hydropower projects, say environmentalists

Hydro projects emit methane, make water and energy systems vulnerable to climate change, cause severe damage to ecosystems and affect locals

Negotiations move ahead in chaotic manner during multiple parallel sessions

Parties urged to speed up talks in informal groups

India needs US$ 2 trillion to adapt to climate change

The country will experience 1-1.5°C increase in mean annual air temperature in the near term from 2016 to 2045 with ‘profound’ …

'Threat to integrity of global South in climate negotiations reflects its success'

Matt McDonald, associate professor of international relations at University of Queensland, explains the position of developing …

Does India need a pact with China in Paris?

As India’s growth ambitions are different and more critical than that of China, the coalition may not be a good idea

Prince Charles delivers a speech at the opening plenary of COP 21

The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, appealed to the world leaders to act against climate change

Modi's speech was about concerns of developing countries: Chandra Bhushan

Chandra Bhushan, Deputy Director General of Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi analyses Narendra Modi's speech at the COP 21 Paris

World leaders launch coalition on carbon pricing

Countries agree on imposing carbon tax and adopting a market mechanism for trading carbon as part of their plan to reduce emissions

'UN must take urgent climate action for Tibet'

Tibetans hold climate march in Delhi to raise awareness about unchecked mining and dams in Tibet which are resulting in ecological devastation of …

New ‘vulnerable nations’ bloc looks set to redraw the climate politics map

A new bloc of 'vulnerable' countries has emerged at the Paris climate talks—perhaps heralding the end of the old rich-poor geopolitical divide

Climate change affects poor the most, says FAO chief

José Graziano Da Silva calls for a safer, fairer and more inclusive world

COP21: India and France show the way ahead by launching Solar Alliance

'The climate change agreement must send a clear enough signal to investors to encourage the scaling up of solar and other renewable forms of energy'

French President sets agenda for COP 21

Developed countries must take the lead and developing countries must be supported in adapting

Current global emissions: who is emitting what

Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment analyses the total, per capita and sectorwise greenhouse gas emissions of different …