US Elections 2020: What is at stake for climate change tomorrow?

A win for Biden is the best-case scenario currently for the climate movement; it is the lesser of two evils

African cities and climate change: The real debate is who should pay to fix the problem

Re-balancing the carbon equation so African cities urbanise sustainably requires immediate and major investments in infrastructure

Carbon budget: Unfair share has been the way of the world

Till 1989, the original seven emitters appropriated 77% the world's carbon space. Between 1990 and 2019, China, along with the original seven, …

Rising to the climate call: How to tackle the impact

A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate

COP24: World can save 1 million lives by meeting Paris goals on air pollution

A WHO report released at the Katowice conference says health benefits far outweigh the costs of meeting climate change goals in India

Intolerance in Paris: an opinion by Sunita Narain

As I write this, it is two days to the endgame at the Paris climate conference. Despite problems, everybody is clear that there will be an …

Little progress in climate negotiations; countries urge for more transparency

Little convergence among parties could be seen under the informal consultation groups constituted by COP president

Climate change may be driving changes in India's northeast monsoon

In recent years, the shifting patterns of the southwest monsoon and its implications have been spoken about extensively, but the northeast …

India announces its INDC, pledges to cut emission intensity of its GDP by 33-35 per cent by 2030

All countries are required to submit voluntary climate action plans as contribution. These will form part of the outcome of Paris climate summit

Brokering carbon

The world urgently needs a comprehensive approach that considers responsibility, capability and development indicators towards dividing the …

People's cure to climate woes

Ecologically vulnerable Nepal has framed its climate change adaptation plan with the help of communities

Final warning

The influence of human activities on the climate is clear and growing. If left unchecked, global warming will have an irreversible impact on …

Climate change impacts on Africa to be substantially greater than rest of the world

Sea-level rise, food scarcity are major worries; even after strong adaptation efforts there will be further loss and damage in the continent, …

Three African regions at high risk from climate change

Uncertainties in assessing climate change impacts and lack of data is a cause of worry for experts

UN climate chief urges scaling up support for climate action in developing countries

'Climate agreement to be signed in 2015 must meet adaptation needs of vulnerable communities'

Is Kamala Harris a reliable climate leader?

Harris, the democratic vice-presidential candidate, expressed support for the Green New Deal, but has represented the establishment wing of the …

Insect attacks affected 142 mn ha forest between 2003 and 2012: Report

The State of the World’s Forests report warned climate change will exacerbate wildfires and pest attacks in the future

Bonn meet ends with a more balanced draft text for Paris climate deal

Experts believe there are a number of fundamental issues that still need to be resolved

How climate ready are we?

Sunita Narain analyses the Paris Agreement

Sunita Narain, Director General Centre For Science and Environment, Delhi talks about the wins and losses from the Paris Climate Change Agreement.&…

Varied visions for new climate agreement in Lima

As developed and developing countries continue to disagree over key elements of the new climate deal in the works, civil society groups suggest …

CSE urges rich countries to pay their dues ahead of crucial UN climate talks in Bonn

Means of implementation from developed to developing countries must be prioritised, think tank underlines

Africa’s megacities threatened by heat, floods, disease — urgent action needed to start greening, climate adaptation

Cities can adapt by creating new zoning regulations, restoring wetlands to protect against floods and planning green infrastructure

People’s agenda for coastal, river erosion: Local climate efforts need not be stalled for want of global action

While rehabilitating coastal communities, special attention must be given to traditional and customary rights of fishing communities over coastal …

COP27: Adaptation pledge sum 35% less than Glasgow, despite UN call for more support

Forty per cent of adaptation fund pledged in Glasgow not yet met