First week at COP 22: discussions on crucial issues stalled due to lack of consensus
There has been a near-zero progress on pre-2020 action as most discussions have gotten stalled over fundamental differences
Parties yet to reach a consensus on core issues
A day before the final negotiations, no commitment has been reached on the adaptation front
CoP26 first draft not good enough; climate finance grossly insufficient: Climate scientist Saleemul Huq
Saleemul Haq, director, International Centre for Climate Change and Development, Bangladesh, speaks to DTE on CoP26 progress and performance
Climate change is real & world needs real leadership to fight it
WATCH: As President Joe Biden readies his climate summit for Earth Day, Sunita Narain spells out why and how the US and the …
Stockholm+50: How do we prepare for the next half century
When we mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Stockholm conference, we need to discuss consumption and production in a globalised world
Alaska SC hears young activists' lawsuit against fossil fuel policy
The state’s energy policy is violating right to a safe climate, argue 16 young climate activists
Bonn climate talks end amidst uncertainty over US engagement with Paris Agreement
Finance, adaptation and budget were issues which divided countries. Agriculture was the most neglected topic at the event
COP 22: more than 20 nations sign framework agreement on International Solar Alliance
International Solar Alliance is an initiative by India wherein 121 solar resource-rich countries have come together
Extreme heat could claim lives of 204,000 women annually in India, Nigeria & US: Report
Women bear the disproportionate burden of heat’s devastating physical, social & financial effects, report emphasises
2022 too short, too far: Data stories that show the true impact of climate change this year
Did you know that India experienced extreme weather events on 291 of the 334 days from beginning of year to November 30?
India a top performer on climate mitigation but more needs to be done: Report
The country needed to prioritise renewable energy in its post-COVID recovery plan, the report by non-profit Germanwatch said
Can we compromise on procreation in the wake of climate change
In the context of climate change, too much harsh knowledge about environmental tragedies is creating a sense of hopelessness and helplessness in …
Current financing inadequate for universal water, sanitation coverage: UN report
Ignoring climate risks and failing to increase water investments would threaten chances of meeting this target, it said
Climate change knowledge management in India
India’s climate adaptation needs are high but also diverse, given the bio-geographic and climate variations
Over 528,000 died in last two decades due to extreme weather events; low-income nations most affected
Out of the ten most affected countries (1997–2016), nine were developing countries in the low-income or lower-middle income categories
Scientists convert CO2 to solar fuel with artificial photosynthesis
Similar to plants’ photosynthesis, the technology can serve dual purpose of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and generating electricity …
When oil goes bust
Book>> The Last Oil Shock by David Strahan, John Murray London 2008 Indian price Rs 395
Money on trees
Book>> The Little REDD Book--can we learn from a review of proposals and positions for developing a global system of payments for …
Dont wait for a global climate change pact
Mike Hulmes interest in politics shows up in his research on climate change. Kaushik Das Gupta caught up with the former director of Tyndall …
Modelling study shows how controversial geoengineering may affect global food production
Process includes injecting sulphur dioxide into atmosphere to reduce global temperatures; may lead to inequities in food production
Degrowth: Slowing down rich economies to deal with climate change is a flawed idea
The notion of “degrowth” was recently given a platform at European Parliament’s “Beyond Growth” conference
Climate-smart marine protected areas can shield biota from global warming: Experts
Most current MPAs are located in coastal areas, while only 1.2 per cent of the high seas are protected
Upcoming IPCC report to include demand-side of mitigation, technology transfer
The report will be published on April 4 following rigorous review with governments, authors
Transboundary climate risks impact agricultural production in every country: Report
International trade in six major agricultural commodities, including rice and wheat, affected by transboundary climate risks
Negotiating the future
On the eve of the start of the CoP 6 negotiations a quick look at representation in the Hague