The POPs treaty

A historical chance to get rid of some of the most toxic substances known to humans

China's per capita carbon emissions surpass EU's

India has one of four highest CO2 emissions in the world, says report

More steel means more livelihood loss, pollution

What is behind deadly summer heatwaves in north-central India? 

Pacific Meridional Mode may be a factor

New GGA text slightly better, still no equity or finance target

A positive change from the previous text is that a timeframe of 2030 has been put into the text for achieving the thematic targets on water …

Up to 2.6 billion people in Asia, Africa could be exposed to heatwaves by 2090: IOM

River floods are expected to affect up to 156 million people, with 87% of them projected to live in Asia  

Developed nations should phase out fossil fuels by early 2030s, fund developing nations: Report

US, UK, EU, Japan, and Australia must more than double NDC ambition to reach lower end of their fair share

Recent Fall Armyworm invasion could be global, warn scientists

Such an occurrence could put world food security at risk

In just six days, Mumbai received 25% more rain than the 40-day average

It also recorded a deficit of 9% between June 28 and July 4. What explains the anomaly?

Northern hemisphere gets too hot to handle

Be it Europe, Asia or the Middle East, all are setting heat milestones

It only gets hotter

Climate crisis: Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels remain at record high in 2022

Emissions from coal and oil are expected to increase from 2021 levels

COP27 diary (November 8): Presidency unveils plan to build climate resilience for 4 billion by 2030

A round-up of what went on at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit  

Climate change may reduce carbon dioxide uptake by forests: Study

Tree growth in Arizona will decline 22-117% under future climatic conditions

AMR Awareness Week: Public health needs to be bottom line

New antibiotic research & development model required to ensure people most in need get access to right drugs

Ahead of COP28, disagreements on Global Stocktake remain — highlights from CSE’s briefing paper

It was the most vulnerable countries that clearly called for GST to reference a phaseout of all fossil fuels, analysis shows

World needs to limit global warming to 1.5°C to protect cryosphere, 2°C too high: Report

But both 2°C and 1.5°C could spell doom for permafrost 

Sand and dust storms are increasing, human activities contribute 25% emissions: UNCCD

Such storms present a formidable challenge to achieving 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

Extreme weather impact: 20,000 children displaced every day in last 6 years

At least three of every 10 persons displaced across the world due to weather-related disasters was a child

Sub-Saharan Africa might need nearly a century to achieve gender parity: Global Gender Gap Report

Gender equality in the region may not be fully realised until 2125

Plastic recycling is failing — here’s how the world must respond

Retailers must make it easier for customers to refill containers

Climate change mitigation: Flood insurance scheme launched to protect small farmers in Kenya

Farmers, experts welcome move, call it ‘game changer’

India ranks fifth in national contribution to warming: Study

United States topped the list; China stood second

Floods, tornadoes, landslides: This January was the 6th-warmest on record for United States

From the end of December to January 17, there were 700 landslides in western US

Climate change: Is UK prepared for increased flood risks? No, says new report

UK has been hit by flash flooding 51 times since 2007