Climate change knowledge management in India
India’s climate adaptation needs are high but also diverse, given the bio-geographic and climate variations
Over 528,000 died in last two decades due to extreme weather events; low-income nations most affected
Out of the ten most affected countries (1997–2016), nine were developing countries in the low-income or lower-middle income categories
How a saviour of the ozone hole became a climate change villain – and how we're going to fix it
HFCs were created to replace ozone-damaging chemicals, but they turned out to be major contributors to climate change
Countries voice 1.5°C challenges at 5th Asia Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum
Representatives from over 50 countries are participating in the three-day-long conference
When oil goes bust
Book>> The Last Oil Shock by David Strahan, John Murray London 2008 Indian price Rs 395
Money on trees
Book>> The Little REDD Book--can we learn from a review of proposals and positions for developing a global system of payments for …
Dont wait for a global climate change pact
Mike Hulmes interest in politics shows up in his research on climate change. Kaushik Das Gupta caught up with the former director of Tyndall …
Transboundary climate risks impact agricultural production in every country: Report
International trade in six major agricultural commodities, including rice and wheat, affected by transboundary climate risks
Upcoming IPCC report to include demand-side of mitigation, technology transfer
The report will be published on April 4 following rigorous review with governments, authors
Modelling study shows how controversial geoengineering may affect global food production
Process includes injecting sulphur dioxide into atmosphere to reduce global temperatures; may lead to inequities in food production
Negotiating the future
On the eve of the start of the CoP 6 negotiations a quick look at representation in the Hague
India proposes formation of separate workstream on equity in global stocktake
There was a difference in views on interpretation over equity between developed and developing nations
Climate-smart marine protected areas can shield biota from global warming: Experts
Most current MPAs are located in coastal areas, while only 1.2 per cent of the high seas are protected
2020 US elections: No Democrat candidate offers bold plan for climate action
A number of polls suggest that Democrat voters also consider climate change to be a top-tier issue, as important as healthcare
#FridaysForFuture: India’s youth seek climate justice
Hundreds of Indian students skipped school on March 15, 2019 as a part of the global protests demanding climate action
Climate change: can right to skilled jobs be denied?
To stop mass exodus after floods and cyclones, there is a need to introduce skill development for better adaptation to climate change
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’ …
What to expect from India’s INDCs
INDCs may focus on all key elements—including mitigation, adaptation, finance, capacity-building, technology development and transfer, …
Urgent measures needed for sustainable conservation, funding in Africa: Experts
Panelists of 1st African Protected Areas Congress aim to draw up guidelines to save biodiversity sustainably
Biden’s transformational challenge
Though the US is no longer addicted to coal, it is completely sold on the idea of cheap energy, writes Sunita Narain
Biden’s climate summit puts climate back on the agenda
It may not have galvanised the rapid and far-reaching changes needed, but has forced leaders to confront the scale of the task ahead
Biden‘s climate leadership summit: What should 3 PMs from South Asia do
The South Asian People’s Action on Climate Crisis has issued this demand-statement for the three south Asian prime ministers who have been …
There will be fewer but stronger tropical storms in Ganga, Mekong basins in coming years: Report
Projections crucial for countries in these basins to prepare better mitigation & adaptation strategies
How to train your body for hot weather if you are active or work outdoors
Incorporating a heat acclimation protocol, in combination with the more recognised heat-mitigating strategies, provides your body with the best …
Bring the US back to the climate conclave: CSE
CSE media briefing insists on finding ways to re-engage the US in climate change negotiations and setting up a democratic framework with right …