‘Attribution studies help increase awareness about links between human activities and climate change’
Down To Earth talks to Wenxia Zhang, author of paper on attribution of extreme heat & drought events in 2022 at COP28
Least developed countries set expectations for COP28 with Dakar Declaration
LDCs account for 1% of GHG emissions but are at forefront of the climate crisis, say ministers
COP27 diary (November 17): Details on loss and damage facility, phasing out coal missing from ‘Cover Decision’ draft
A round-up of what went on at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit
High road to Dubai COP28: Here is how Global Stocktake talks fared in week 1 at Bonn
Adaptation, finance and pre-2020 implementation gap highlighted at Bonn Climate Conference
920 million people could face conflict over the world’s rivers by 2050: What our study found in Africa
There’s a real risk that conflicts over sharing water resources will become more common as global temperatures rise
Ruto government has its work cut out: Kenya’s development challenges new President must address
Country hopes promises made for agriculture, healthcare, environment, water, housing, sanitation will be fulfilled
Disappointed by G20 conclusions, 2.8°C heating likely without climate action, Guterres says at UN summit
Calls for ending fossil fuel subsidies & operationalising Loss and Damage Fund
‘We need to match frequency and intensity of climate disasters with bold, collective action’
Mitigation, rehabilitation efforts inadequate; Loss of access to resources not compensated
Beyond a green thumb: Green India Mission needs a fresh agenda to meet Nationally Determined Contribution targets
At present, GIM communication is limited to the number of saplings and survival rates, which is not enough
Union Budget 2023: Foundation for sustainable farming is missing in India
Ambitious initiatives for farmers are promising but transition to sustainable agriculture requires healthy soil and inputs