Wealthy nations less likely to fulfil climate adaptation finance goal: Report
Support for gender-responsiveness was found to be lacking
Dangerous distractions: World needs to rise above conflicts, both armed & unarmed, to fight against climate change
The unarmed war — between the so-called West and so-called East (US vs China) — is going to make things worse for fight against …
Portuguese youths sue 33 European governments at EU court in largest climate case ever
Case will constitute what lawyers refer to as a “hard case” & play an important role in other future climate applications
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
Centre finally greenlights Karnataka Climate Action Plan after 3-year wait; but implementation is key
Karnataka has been caught between two extreme conditions for the last decade of floods in the southern districts and droughts in the north and …
Billions are needed for climate adaptation — now some frontline communities are deciding how the money gets spent
Examples from Namibia range from drilling solar-powered borehole pumps for water access to investing in firefighting equipment to prevent the …
Carbon Controversy: Corporate climate action watchdog’s new decision regarding use of offsetting causes backlash
Without sufficient guardrails and stringent oversight, there is a risk of writing off the responsibility of businesses to actually reduce the …
European Court of Human Rights reprimands Switzerland for not doing enough to tackle climate change
Violations of the European Convention for failing to implement sufficient measures to combat climate change, the court ruled
Marginal triumph at COP28
The world agreed to transition away from fossil fuels at COP28 Dubai, besides operationalising a Loss and Damage Fund; it did not set a deadline …
Simply Put: Adaptation Fund siphoned
COP28: Leaders in attendance must channel their inner Hatim Tai on Global Goal for Adaptation
World leaders need to agree with climate finance for adaptation not as a burden, but a force to uplift
Rural women are championing climate resilience in India
Chronicles from rural India provide a blueprint for a resilient future
Children in 48 African countries at high risk of climate change impacts, says UNICEF report
International climate finance does not prioritise children, says UNICEF
Extreme weather events are exactly the time to talk about climate change – here’s why
Talking about climate change is a powerful way of mobilising climate action, and extreme weather events provide helpful climate conversation starters
Links between global climate events getting stronger: Study
Climate teleconnections intensified over last 37 years; southern hemisphere more vulnerable
Gendered impacts of climate change: Stories from Jharkhand
In their hometowns or factories far away, women in Jharkhand’s rural areas & urban slums face unique challenges wrought …
Is climate litigation the way forward for accountability and climate action?
Recent judgment in the US held the State of Montana responsible for causing unreasonable damage to climate
Right against climate change part of right to life, equality: Read the Supreme Court’s exact arguments
Adverse impacts of climate change infringe upon right to life, equality and clean environment, the bench notes
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Experts criticise omitting health from main agenda
Point to inextricable link of public health with climate change
High road to Dubai COP28: This year is about money, says CSE on Bonn climate meet expectations
For countries of the Global South, the focus should be on the lack of concessional finance to drive the energy transition
A new climate law in the Balearic Islands will protect the wellbeing of present and future generations — if such thing can be defined
Mediterranean is extremely climate vulnerable, with temperatures rising 20% faster than the global average
High road to Dubai COP28: Climate finance will be key at Bonn Climate Conference
Success in climate negotiations this year hinges on adequate financial commitments from the Global North towards the South
Tourism in India amid climate challenges calls for stringent policymaking
Adopting resource management technology, creating resilient infrastructure and promoting off-season tourism are key to easing environmental …
DTE Coverage: WMO State of the Global Climate 2023 Report
Last year broke all records; DTE deconstructs document's main points
Climate action may be hampered due to different land emissions accounting practices by scientists, countries: Study
If countries followed the IPCC assessment approach, they may not reach climate benchmarks they are shooting for