US-based economists win Nobel Prize for groundbreaking work with ‘natural experiments’
Their approach has revolutionised empirical research, says Nobel committee
Eight Western Lowland Gorillas at US safari park down with COVID-19
They are the first known cases of great apes to be infected by the virus
World Food Day: Plant-based diet can fix food inequality, cut premature deaths says report
Plant-based diets can cut down carbon emissions by 30%; wildlife loss by 46%
A third of US reels under drought
Likely to experience dry spell till at least October
Who pays and how: the COP28 dilemma of debt and equity
COP28 will take stock of the step change in ambition needed, but the gulf in climate finance promises and realities presents an obstacle to a …
Taliban take-over of Afghanistan: India should be a first responder in the humanitarian crisis
The exit of American forces from Afghanistan has underscored the gravity of the new turmoil in India’s neighbourhood. DTE speaks with …
A quick guide to climate change jargon: What experts mean by mitigation, carbon neutral and 6 other key terms
Here’s a guide that may help you to follow the news about climate change ahead of CoP26 starting October 31
Commitment phobia: World still not ready to do enough to cut GHG emissions
New national climate pledges combined with other mitigation measures put the world on track for a global temperature rise of 2.7°C by the end …
GMO rice from India withdrawn in EU: Indian coalition asks for action
500 tonnes of genetically modified rice were discovered in a consignment that India exported to the European Union countries in June 2021
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&…
Reform global financing system, fast-track climate action: UN Chief
Supporting developing world at core of strategies outlined by Antonio Guterres
Artemis set to take off soon: 5 things you need to know about this NASA mission
The next giant leap for mankind not alone; Joint plans by Russia-China for research station, India's Chandrayaan has lunar …
World not on track to meet long-term climate targets, shows largest-ever UN assessment
Climate impacts “eroding past human development gains” & lack of adaptation action will make it difficult to make such gains in future
US government considers controversial solar geoengineering to counter global warming: Report
Report outlined research options for solar radiation management that may be able to reflect sunlight to space — but White House says it&…
India stopped counting poor; now the world in bind on how to achieve zero poverty by 2030
World Bank’s latest poverty report highlights how absence of poverty data in India — junked by the government last year — …
COVID-19: A lab for Covid-related laws
A new portal by UN agencies collates laws enacted by over 190 countries related to current pandemic
Organic livestock farming: A revolution in the making
Ensuring a profound balance in the functionalities between the organic suppliers and the global market might just turn out to be most influential …
Uganda becomes first African country to submit REDD+ results, paves way for payments
The mechanism by the United Nations calls for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation
Record greenhouse gas emissions: Time running out, warns UN
Urgent need to slash carbon dioxide emissions, says World Meteorological Organization
The Gambia may allow female genital mutilation again – another sign of a global trend eroding women’s rights
Proposed changes before parliament could permit medicalised female genital cutting and allow it for consenting adults
COVID vaccines pillar COVAX to wind down by year-end, left with billions unspent
Vaccine delivery to shift to regular programmes
COP28 Diary (December 11, 2023): New text on Global Goal on Adaptation introduced with concerning changes
No consensus among Parties over negotiating text on global carbon market
COVID-19: UNCTAD predicts $3.4 tln debt for developing countries
Income losses to exceed $220 bln in developing countries, says report
Population populism: UP draft population bill will impact the vulnerable, especially women
The focus must be on safeguarding women and girls’ reproductive health. Smaller families can be achieved by ensuring gender equality, …
COVID-19: Vaccine inequity persists as 2.8 billion people yet to receive even one dose
Low-income countries will also have to spend more to achieve 70% vaccination target