50 years since Stockholm conference: The summer lingers
That we still seek the Stockholm declaration’s ideals only shows how we need to up our game to prevent the planet’s environmental crisis
Joe Biden’s climate plan is investing too little in climate action
While the spending figure needs to be much higher, there is scope to keep up the pressure, both from domestic groups as well as international entities
A year of resistance: How youth protests shaped the discussion on climate change
Today’s youth saw themselves on the generational front lines of climate change, so they walked out of their schools to demand …
Climate Emergency CoP 25: Javadekar trumpets govt’s achievements in Madrid
The minister then ticked all boxes currently under negotiation in a business-as-usual manner without being much forthright
Climate change constitutes double-edged sword for Africa: ECA
Climate change could usher in a new model of sustainable development, but, on other hand, it could also decimate African fragile economies
Porto Novo: an African city taking action against climate change
Porto Novo in Benin, Rouen in France and Da Nang in Vietnam are taking steps to mitigate the harsh effects of climate change, which will hit them …
Bangkok climate negotiations: Daunting divisions remain on climate finance
Discussions on financial reporting requirements under the Paris Agreement expose the deep divide among the Parties
Green Climate Fund’s breakdown may impact climate action
GCF, the primary vehicle for Paris pact finances, struggles as developed countries don’t seem too keen on donating
COP 22: India not happy with the mode of work under APA
According to India, the progress report was mitigation-centric and did not capture the range and depth of discussions held during deliberations
Addressing climate risks for climate finance takes centrestage
The Indian government needs to introduce guidelines to standardise climate-related disclosures in all financial statements and push private …
Climate change may make Indian monsoons more volatile, wet years ahead: Study
The study warned that the shift may entail grave consequences for India’s economy, food systems and people’s well-being
Coronavirus should give us hope that we are able to tackle the climate crisis
Coronavirus isn't the only global crisis we face: Climate crisis is expected to be more devastating. Some have observed the response to the two …
Industry acquires centre stage at Climate Summit in France
Even though private finance is important, the role of States in addressing climate change cannot be undermined
Here's why the latest push for pre-2020 action at COP23 is likely to fall flat
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad stressed on the importance of meeting pre-2020 commitments on which there has been little progress so far
US provides more than $20-billion subsidy to fossil fuel industry each year
Apart from disrupting the process of meeting global climate targets, it undermines the steps taken at states and cities level to address climate …
India, please don't make the same mistakes we made in industrialised world: Swiss President
President Leuthard urged India to explore the possibility of close collaboration between research institute and policymakers on clean energy
Africa Carbon Forum to discuss the continent's prospects post-COP21
A World Bank analysis estimated that not addressing climate change could plunge 43 million people into poverty by 2030 in Africa
How Biden and Kerry could rebuild America’s global climate leadership
John Kerry’s decades of experience and the international relationships he developed as a senator and secretary of state may give him a …
Youth's demand for climate action an 'unmistakable message': UN climate chief
At the ongoing UNFCCC conference in Bonn, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa asked everyone to take part in this 'fight of …
COP27: Non-state actors can’t destroy the environment, yet claim to be net zero, says report
Businesses, financial institutions, cities and regions must ensure that their operations don’t contribute to deforestation, peatland loss …
How an English-medium school near Sunderbans is helping children understand climate change
The school has introduced environmental pedagogy and vocational training to prepare them for alternative livelihood options
Union Budget 2020-21 spares little for climate mitigation
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterates old announcements, cuts budget for National Adaptation Fund
New Zealand unanimously passes climate change law
Centre-right opposition National Party backs Jacinda Ardern govt in legislation towards zero carbon
Climate change will displace millions in coming decades; nations should prepare now to help them
By the middle of this century, experts estimate that climate change is likely to displace between 150 and 300 million people
COP23: Parties arrive at consensus on key decisions on pre-2020 climate actions
A draft decision on the implementation and ambition of pre-2020 climate actions has emerged