Emissions Gap Report 2022: Pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions way off track
Climate pledges since the Glasgow COP26 last year have shaved off only less than 1% of projected emissions till 2030
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
MNRE’s plan to set up transmission lines for renewable power aimed at meeting NDCs
The plan also includes a Battery Energy Storage System of 51 GW to provide round-the-clock power to consumers
COP24: Will Katowice deliver ambitious outcomes?
As the Conference of Parties starts at Poland’s Katowice, scientific findings must guide negotiations. It is very important that the …
Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement adopts revised agenda at the Bonn climate talks
This came after intense back door consultations with Parties resulting in compromises and eventual consensus
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Decent outcome on 2020 Ambition
The text on ‘Chile Madrid Time for Action’ may have just salvaged this CoP
COP22: Developing nations say Paris climate deal must be guided by CBDR principle
According to them, the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibility must guide the formation of rules and modalities
Climate Emergency CoP 25: India is the only major economy to be ‘2 degree compatible’
The US, China and the EU are ‘highly insufficient’ in their efforts to reduce GHG emissions
Climate Emergency CoP 25: 70% of top polluting countries failed to meet GHGs reduction target
Countries should have been on track to meet the first round of their emission reduction targets under the 2015 Paris Agreement.
India, 170 other nations sign the Paris Agreement
The signatures are the first step in bringing the Paris Agreement into force
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
Are the INDCs submitted by the US ambitious enough?
A quick analysis of the US INDCs reveals that the emission reduction pledges are neither ambitious nor fair
COP28: Agrifood most climate-affected sector but finance flows to it fell by 12% in 2021, reveals FAO
FAO reveals global roadmap for food systems; experts say it fails to target fossil fuels
India coal power capacity static for 6 months: Report
Average share of renewable energy in daily generation goes up to 12.9% from 12.3% in a year
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
Five things you need to know about the Glasgow Climate Pact
From phasing out coal to carbon market loopholes, here is what you need to know
US to implement emission standards on all power plants; China promises emission trading system
In a joint climate change pact, both US and China reaffirm their commitment to reach an ambitious agreement in 2015 that reflects common but …
Bonn climate talks proceed with formation of contact group
First round of discussions held on matters including Nationally Determined Contributions, transparency framework and global stocktake
What happened at CoP26: A complete report card
Glasgow Climate Pact dismisses climate justice as a concept that is important only for some
Climate crisis: Heads of least developed countries call for equitable action ahead of COP26
Climate finance, focus on adaptation and enhanced climate ambition are among key priorities laid out by representatives of 46 LDCs for COP 26&…
India reduced emissions intensity 33% in 2005-2019, shows new submission to UN
Current clean power capacity of 41% but 73% power generation in 2022-23 from coal
Odisha gets GCF-approved climate change project
The project entails the construction of a groundwater recharge system, as a concrete adaptation measure to ensure water conservation
Even 0.5°C more global warming can have big climate impacts
A new study has shown that limiting global warming to 2°C instead of 1.5°C would result in longer heat waves and more extreme rainfall events
Little progress in climate negotiations; countries urge for more transparency
Little convergence among parties could be seen under the informal consultation groups constituted by COP president
Equity remains absent from draft climate change agreement
Draft is a disappointment for developing countries like India which have been asking developed nations to take greater responsibility for their …