COP 22: more than 20 nations sign framework agreement on International Solar Alliance
International Solar Alliance is an initiative by India wherein 121 solar resource-rich countries have come together
World will witness 2.9 to 3.4°C temperature rise even if Paris deal fully implemented
The rate of global GHG emissions increase during the period 2000 to 2010 was faster than what was during 1970 to 2000
Natural disasters force 26 million people into poverty each year: World Bank
The extreme natural disasters also cause a US$520-billion loss in annual consumption globally
Global warming worryingly close to lower limit set by Paris Agreement: WMO
The risk of losing the race against climate change becomes real as temperature rise globally likely to breach 1.2 degrees by the end of 2016
Include health actions in Paris Agreement implementation: WHO
Although evidence linking environmental degradation to health is growing, political action regarding it has been woefully inadequate
Cabinet gives nod to ratify Doha amendment of Kyoto Protocol
The second commitment period or the Doha amendment will determine the course of climate action till 2020
Climate-induced loss and damage continues to be neglected globally
Ever since inception, the executive committee of WIM has not been able to mobilise fund for addressing loss and damage in developing countries
Climate smart agriculture proposed at COP 22 raises concerns
Climate smart agriculture has not been defined, giving way for industrial agriculture to be promoted under its name
US won't backtrack on climate commitments, says John Kerry at Marrakech
The US has suffered climate-related losses worth $27 billion this year so far