Biodiversity
To energise the biodiversity convention, the world will have to first deal with difficult countries like the US
Boiling point
Climate change negotiations get emotional because carbon dioxide emissions are closely related to individual lifestyles - and to national …
How ‘vaccine nationalism’ could block vulnerable populations’ access to COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccine nationalism also runs against the fundamental principles of vaccine development and global public health
Curative resolve
A dose of political will, backed by communication skills, can help combat infectious diseases
Double standards on fossil fuel, backtracking on pledges: BASIC fires shots at wealthy countries at COP27
India, China and Pakistan to work together in climate forum over common interests of developing countries
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.&…
Climate deal signed in Paris is weak and unambitious: CSE
The phrase ‘historical responsibility’ has been erased from the Agreement. This weakens the obligations of developed countries, says …
Bonn climate meet: countries ready to work on Durban Platform
Call to make equity and common but differentiated responsibilities central to future work plan
Costly largesse
US unveils safety net for its farmers, shackling global free trade and posing a threat to environment
US says it will not extend commitment on climate mitigation efforts
Ambitions on reducing carbon emissions levels missing at CoP 18, say developing countries
India Organics Inc
The Indian farmer is 'naturally' organic. But without support and premium for 'green' crops, there is no alternative but to take the chemical route
COVID-19 unlockdown is a challenge and an opportunity at the same time
It will generate medium-term challenges but also presents an opportunity to accelerate the shift to more sustainable and equitable growth
Untapped Potential
Lack of lagislation and certification undermines the potential of organic farming in India
World Trade Outcry
How inevitable was the collapse of talks at the World Trade Organization? How engineered was it? CLIFFORD POLYCARP reports from the streets and …
Climate change conference- World leaders fail to act again
The 12th Conference of Parties to the UN climate convention saw the setting up of an adaptation fund to help poor countries. Ritu Gupta …
Rescued or doomed
Nations adopt a diluted agreement at Bonn on implementing the Kyoto Protocol. 180 countries finally reached an agreement on the rules to …
Message from Bonn: Drop Bali agenda
Disagreements begin; parties to discuss informally to adopt long-term cooperation agenda
COP27 impact: What does the loss and damage fund mean for Majuli’s Salmora potters?
Riverbank erosion due to climate change and government measures to deal with it are both affecting the Assam community
Lima climate summit: Commitment to deal with ‘Loss and Damage’ weakens
Least Developed Countries and civil society organisations call for an explicit inclusion of ‘Loss and Damage’ in the climate …
BASIC Ministerial on Climate Change: India calls for developed countries to step up at Katowice
Government argues for a just implementation of the 2015 Paris Agreement that incorporates the principles of equity and common but differentiated …
The anatomy of congestion
Travel today is relatively faster, and people across the world are travelling more than ever before. But at a giant cost: urban roads are choked …
Pay attention to what’s happening with the Loss & Damage Fund
Climate justice hangs in the balance, as developed countries look for exit routes and seek to narrow eligibility for receiving money
Consumption and emissions: rich Indians v/s rich (and poor) Americans
Here’s an attempt at starting a serious debate around sustainable consumption and production by drawing a comparison
India, South Africa block attempt to include ‘investment facilitation for development’ agreement at WTO meet
New issues should not be considered for ministerial mandates unless past decisions and unfulfilled mandates were acted upon, states India
Simply Put: A bridge too far