Stockholm+50: We need decentralisation of ‘power’
Power generation and transmission models that are local and self-sustaining can increase access to energy in the future
Smoking gun letter reveals British CoP president’s 7-point climate action plan
Claire Perry O’Neill’s successor, Britain’s fine civil servants and its first-rate diplomats must work with counterparts in …
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
World must cut annual emissions by 7.6% till 2030 to meet 1.5°C target: UNEP
Even if current commitments under the Paris Agreement are implemented, temperatures are expected to rise by 3.2°C
Influential new report abandons principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibility
Almost 75% of the 184 pledges made by various countries under the Paris Agreement as insufficient to slow climate change
The world is warming and we don't know how much carbon can it take
While questions have been raised about the inherent imprecision of the concept of carbon budget, its most important function is to convey the …
Hidden cost of global food, land use at $12 trillion: Report
This is expected to rise to more than $16 trillion a year by 2050, finds a report by Food and Land use Coalition
How trade policies can support global efforts to curb climate change
It is important that policies around trade and investment support efforts to adapt to global warming
Cities rally around the Paris deal, a reminder that global problems can have local solutions
International problems and local policies are integrally interwoven, whether the nationalists in Washington like it or not
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
Trump tears down US climate policy, but America could lose out as a result
US is likely to experience different climate impacts, from coastal flooding and severe storms to drought and wildfires
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
Nearly 80 per cent people 'very concerned' about climate change
Over 45 per cent respondents want an end to all exploration of fossil fuel reserves, says a study
CoP26: Net Zero within Africa’s reach
Nationally determined contributions well set, but finance may be a problem
COP24: Carbon market talks go downhill
Key issues that render the environmental integrity of the Paris carbon markets questionable are the Overall Mitigation of Global Emissions …
State election results grim reminder to how deep India’s rural crisis is
The Down To Earth’s coverage in the recent past has highlighted how the agrarian crisis led to what happened to BJP in Assembly polls
Can India ensure smooth sail for corporate buyout of renewable energy?
The Centre needs to facilitate, standardise the corporate buyout of renewable energy projects and simultaneously ensure security, stability of …
Bangkok climate negotiations: Tonnes of issues, too little time
For the carbon market mechanism under the Paris Agreement to be truly a success, Parties must ensure environmental integrity and additionality
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, …
Bonn fails to deliver need of hour as climate clock ticks away
The 50th United Nations Bonn Climate Change Conference didn’t include key findings on global warming