The climate for a change

Are the nations of the world serious in their much-touted efforts to control greenhouse gas emissions? VINAYAK RAO examines the motives, moods …

Issues at stake in COP 22

The COP summit in Marrakech may be crucial for negotiations on some long-standing issues at the UNFCCC

234 scientists read 14,000+ research papers to write upcoming IPCC climate report. Here’s what you need to know

The report, first of 4 that make up the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, looks at the physical science behind climate change. It will …

Stop this madness

'In the middle of this football field, we must stop moving the goal posts,'says Philippines negotiator Yeb Sano as the country braves the Super …

Under the microscope: Funding for NAMAs

Developing countries appear to have made a significant concession on funding for mitigation actions

A possible Copenhagen deal - Update II

Negotiations on a possible Copenhagen outcome text are still underway, but enthusiasm for a deal is on the wane

People in Sundarbans most susceptible to climate change

The Indo-Bangladesh deltaic region has been experiencing storm surges and cyclones over the past seven years

Time to abandon UNFCCC to address climate change

The progress made by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change so far and its potential to deliver results in the future looks …

TERI's projections on India's future emissions scares the World

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), a Delhi-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), today ‘visibly alarmed” delegates …

South Africa proposes Registry for national action

The South African proposal for a national registry of domestic actions to mitigate emissions is gaining ground at CoP.

Climate change is not the World Bank's business

Over hundred organizations fighting for climate justice issued a joint statement on December 9 at the UN climate talks

Inclement climate

Climate change discussions should focus on issues that are of importance to the South

Will Climate Summit in New York Yield a Climate Pact in Paris?

The divide between developed and developing nations threatens a binding treaty on climate change to replace Kyoto protocol

Adaptation and Vulnerability: On the receiving end

Those least responsible for climate change are on the receiving end of most of its effects. The North has a responsibility to assist in adaptation.

Prince Charles pushed markets over State at Davos

Entirely at odds with his long advocacy of coercive state action on environmental issues

CSE Side Event: The Global Adaptation Goal and the Importance of Gender Transformative Resilience Finance

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), in partnership withCARE International, is organising side event at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (CoP)…

Paris Agreement goals: UN urges countries to update emission targets

Sixteen of the world's biggest emitters have not increased their emission reduction targets substantially or at all

COP24: Nationally determined contributions and search for common time frames in Katowice

Time is running out and negotiators are still not happy. What will be the fate of the Paris Rule Book?

Climate change impact: Morocco counts on renewable energy to reduce CO2 emission

While this African country is heavily investing in solar and wind projects, fossil fuel still dominates the energy scenario

Globally supported agricultural insurance mechanism must for developing nations: CSE

Unaffordability is one of the main reasons why farmers are not warming up to the idea of agricultural insurance

Africa presents united front and calls for action at COP22

Africa's key priority is to ensure that global ambitions are in line with the continent’s development goals

Special Drawing Rights can help developing countries to build back greener

Sustainable recovery needs to trump politics at IMF to provide access to stable finance in accordance with climate goals

From permafrost microbes to survivor songbirds: Research projects are also victims of COVID-19

Ornithologists are committed to determining why North America lost 3 bln birds in last 50 years, and seamless records of individual birds’ …

Another bold move by Tuvalu

On Thursday morning, more drama on the floor, this time at the Plenary of the Kyoto Protocol.

COP 22: US must respect climate change commitments, says French President

The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon hoped that climate action will be implemented with swiftness and special focus on equity and justice