The far side
If the world is serious about addressing climate change it will have to immediately start moving out of fossil fuel technologies.
Want to solve climate problem? Nuclear isn't the answer
Alternatives to nuclear energy, in particular renewable sources of electricity like wind and solar energy, have become drastically cheaper.
Push for gender equality at COP23, Gender Action Plan adopted
The plan pushes for gender-responsive climate policy and action, and for equal representation for women at the global climate meet
International Solar Alliance will soon be legal entity, but how will 1,000GW target be met?
On December 6, the ISA will become a legal entity for mobilising finance to meet global ambitions of energy access and climate action
Five things that should happen at the Bonn climate talks but probably won’t
Parties could agree on certain rules in order to help the first stocktake of progress in implementing the agreement
EU and France hijacking Africa’s renewable energy initiative, allege civil society groups
19 projects have been approved without meeting the basic principles of the renewable energy initiative
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
Countries differ on the issue of stocktaking at COP 21
Countries agree on taking stock on climate mitigation and finance targets every five years but are more hesitant on doing so for climate adaptation
Modi's speech was about concerns of developing countries: Chandra Bhushan
Chandra Bhushan, Deputy Director General of Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi analyses Narendra Modi's speech at the COP 21 Paris
Fight over finance: where's the money, ask developing countries
Developed countries shy away from promising more money to developing nations from next year till 2020 for mitigation and adaptation measures
CoP26: Contradictions dominate first Glasgow draft, fossil fuel cut not considered
Draft identifies global Net Zero as one of the possible elements for inclusion under Glasgow outcome; experts call it a bogus claim
Shipping emissions must fall by a third by 2030 and reach zero before 2050 – new research
CoP26 will put a much needed spotlight on the shipping sector. At a subsequent meeting in November 2021, the IMO will discuss plans for revising …
IN PHOTOS: Thousands throng Glasgow streets for climate justice
As CoP26 picks up in Glasgow, United Kingdom, there is a stir among young activists: Thousands took to the streets to register disappointment …
CoP26: Adaptation costs increase as fund flow slows down
The latest UNEP Adaptation Gap Report says that adaptation costs and financing needs in developing countries are five to 10 times greater than …
CoP26: 24 African countries among 105 that signed ‘Glasgow declaration on land use’
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one of the African signatories to ‘Glasgow declaration’ lost 490,000 hectares of primary …
Glasgow CoP26: Climate finance pledges from rich nations are inadequate and time is running out
If developing countries do not receive financial assistance to reduce emissions, it is unlikely we will meet the commitment of the Paris …
CoP 26: ‘Every third child is severely exposed to water scarcity’
UN bodies red code the impact of climate change on water resources crippling overall development
Agenda for CoP26: Why the phasing out of coal won’t be decided in a jiffy
Despite the progress, coal still accounts for 34 per cent of the world’s power production in 2020; and that is only going to rise
Bangkok climate negotiations: The fate of the Adaptation Fund
Discussions dedicated to the Fund are not focussing on critical issues namely, the composition of its Board and reform in the way the Fund …
Notable agriculture initiatives discussed at COP 22
Although the progress on adapting agriculture to climate change has been slow, the latest climate conference saw discussions on major initiatives …
COP22: India focuses on afforestation and sustainable transport
The India Pavilion at COP22 saw three side-events on afforestation, REDD+ and sustainable transport
Climate Emergency CoP 25: ‘No’ to ambition raise, ‘yes’ to Kyoto extension: India
The country will like to concentrate wholly on the implementation of the Paris Agreement
Of stances, tactics and country positions
Key players at the climate negotiations in Durban presented a preview of their tactics which they might adopt over the next 14 days.
Press conference of the delegation of the United States
All countries need to contribute. It is recognised that the emerging economies also need to take action.
Climate equity is in, but what is out
A good way to know the issues that are important in the climate conference is to look at the side event’ list – the workshops, conference