IPCC Special Report: Why sector-specific vision for 1.5°C is important

Sector-based analysis in IPCC Special Report offers an alternative vision for limiting warming to 1.5°C

'We have to use the Paris Agreement for a strong agenda forward'

Sweden will pass a law next year to become carbon-neutral by 2045. Eva Svedling, the State Secretary to the Minister for International …

Sweden against Climate Change: In Conversation with Eva Svedling, State Secretary

Eva Svedling is the State Secretary to the Minister for International Development. Cooperation and Climate Isabella Lövin. Lövin is …

Picture of neglect: Tipping elements hold the future of our planet; here is how

Giant ice sheets, ocean currents and permafrost regions may have already degraded irreversibly. Other crucial climate systems like the Amazon …

COP26: what the draft climate agreement says — and why it’s being criticised

So what does the UK draft text say? It merely “urges” countries to strengthen their NDCs, proposing a meeting of ministers next year …

Climate Emergency CoP 25: Can the world reduce its greenhouse emissions to zero by 2050?

To reach this target, the world must completely stop using coal by 2050, shift electricity generation to renewables and gas and remove large …

Catastrophic lack of action on climate change

The UN has warned that it may not be possible to restrict temperature rise up to 2°C citing a gap between commitments and action

COP26: Two worlds talked past each other – or never even met

Unlike a decade ago, there was no climate scepticism on show. But how to address the underlying causes of climate change in capitalism remains …

Climate Emergency CoP 25: Gender justice being marginalised in Madrid

Countries are nitpicking on Sustainable Development Goals and are divided on finance  

Science pronounces its verdict: World to be doomed at 2°C, less dangerous at 1.5°C

If climate efforts continue at current pace, global warming will breach 1.5°C limit between 2030 and 2052

Experts call for greater attention to indigenous people to preserve forests, fight climate change

A third of global forests are under some form of management by families, smallholders, local communities and indigenous people

EU’s new climate proposal is vast. But is it transformational?

Economy-wide package of creative proposals may or may not bring fundamental changes that wealthy countries must implement to halt climate crisis

Heathrow airport third runway ruled illegal by court

The court termed British government's policy unlawful for failing to take into account climate change commitments made in 2015 Paris Agreement 

Climate Emergency CoP 25: Murmurs of Madrid being a failure grow stronger

Negotiations to continue into the wee hours of December 15, as parties are yet to arrive at consensus on most issues

Climate Emergency CoP 25: Circumventing climate action

For countries like India to have cleaner futures, climate agreements must walk the talk; not just talk the talk

BASIC ministerial meeting on climate change: Countries miss IPCC’s point

Developing countries, especially from BASIC, must shift away from committing to engaging in climate action depending on what has been committed …

BASIC Ministerial on Climate Change: India calls for developed countries to step up at Katowice

Government argues for a just implementation of the 2015 Paris Agreement that incorporates the principles of equity and common but differentiated …

Rich nations unwilling to respect UNFCCC principles at Bonn talks

Different elements including means of implementation, equity and adaptation being interpreted against the spirit of UNFCCC by developed countries

Moving towards a green future in transport

The transport sector makes up 30 per cent of global energy consumption and its energy use is expected to grow one per cent every year till 2030

India and the new climate deal: walking the talk on equity

Known for its adamant advocacy in the climate negotiations, India now has a chance to put its best foot forward and lead talks towards …

Climate emergency: A question of semantics?

Framing the changing climate as an emergency is preventing progress towards climate action

Climate Emergency CoP 25: Chile pushes for ambitious outcome in Madrid

However, even as the event reached its last day, resolution of key issues is still awaited

Climate Emergency CoP 25: Carbon capture does more harm than good

It increases air pollution and social costs

Climate Emergency CoP 25: What exactly are carbon markets?

Rules and guidelines on carbon markets, which trade in 'carbon credits' will be finalised in CoP 25 at Madrid, Spain

Climate Emergency CoP 25: World to warm by 3.2°C

If current national policies the world over persist, global mean temperature will rise by 3.2°C