Bonn climate talks begin to further implementation of Paris Agreement
Developing countries say that the principles of the Convention are not open to negotiation or reinterpretation
CoP 25: Marginal improvements in new text on Article 6 Sustainable Development Mechanism
But some bad options have not been excluded, and human rights protections are still weak
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Negotiations drag on, African group expresses worry over outcome
We would rather that there be no decision on some issues than having a bad decision, leaders of the African Group of Negotiators say
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Roadblock for Adaptation Fund
Developing countries willing to compromise on the negotiations to get Article 6 of Paris Agreement moving in the right direction
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Saudi Arabia to delay oil fossil fuel phase-out
It has consistently lobbied that oil-producing countries should be compensated for phasing out fossil fuels
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Developed countries have already exhausted the Earth’s carbon budget
Carbon space for Africa and India will be pittance; China too is consuming more carbon from the budget
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Why 2020 is a critical year for the planet
This is the year countries will declare the second round of their national targets to reduce GHGs
Waste and sanitation in news on April 17
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around water and sanitation
COP 22: APA adopts drafts conclusion
The developing countries called for maintaining the delicate balance of all elements under the APA
COP 22: parties endorse informal note on transparency framework
The Parties expressed urgency to start the technical work in the next round of discussions in 2017
Action on water and climate needed for Paris goals and climate justice
Water is critical for successful climate change mitigation, as efforts to reduce GHG emissions depend on access to water resources
Final climate change draft agreement pushed to Saturday
The latest draft text agreement released on Thursday night shows that progress has been made in the negotiations on finance
Can polluting brick kilns be cleaned up?
India is world's second largest producer of bricks, but the environmental cost of producing cheap bricks is huge
Findings of Economic Survey 2015 are cause for worry
Survey hints at what we can expect from Union Budget 2015-16
What is the price tag of phasing-out coal? For China & India, at least $2 trillion
European study calculates cost of coal phase, underlines need for smooth transition for workers and communities
Draft extended producer responsibility policy: How gaps in achieving fundamental goals can be closed
The draft incorporates important objectives but leaves out some fundamental ones
India's worries began with late onset of monsoon
Many states recorded deficient monsoon this year
Black carbon's impact on ecosystems
It is known to alter melt cycle of glaciers and interfere with rainfall patterns
Does short-lived black carbon have long-term climate impact?
Comparing global warming potential of CO2 and black carbon has its limitations
How carbon sinks can help India become a ‘net zero’ country
An increase in India’s green cover can help meet its Paris Agreement commitments and reduce toxic emissions in the atmosphere.
Chennai may break its own record for November rainfall
Lack of climate-resilient infrastructure and encroachment of water bodies has proved costly as floods ravage Chennai
CoP26: Contradictions dominate first Glasgow draft, fossil fuel cut not considered
Draft identifies global Net Zero as one of the possible elements for inclusion under Glasgow outcome; experts call it a bogus claim
Is India ready to face the silent disaster?
Heat waves are likely to increase by up to 30 times by 2100; the government needs to focus on the most vulnerable population, including the poor, …
COP 23 did not accomplish much, but developing nations keep hopes alive
Environmental groups are not happy with the outcome of the negotiations, whose objective was to get clarity on complex operational issues …
COP 23: US continues to be obstructionist, reportedly using allies to push its agenda
Ideally, the US should be just an observer in the ongoing negotiations and not be allowed to determine the course of negotiations