Biodiversity framework: Ambitions running amok at negotiations ahead of CoP15
Negotiators have a tough task to clean up the text of global biodiversity framework in 6 days and ready it for December
Five things you need to know about the Glasgow Climate Pact
From phasing out coal to carbon market loopholes, here is what you need to know
Expectations from CoP26: Climate finance needs to be scaled up with focus on adaptation, says LDC Group
The group wants a balance between funds provided for mitigation actions and those for adapting to climate change
Act now : How climate action in this decade can prevent catastrophic global warming later
There is scientific consensus that rapid and deep cuts to emissions in this decade, and not later, will avoid scenarios of uncontrollable warming …
We have already stepped on the minefield: Scientist on reversing global warming
Arctic Sea ice retreated record fast in spring 2020; also, the summer sea ice was only half as large as decades ago
Antarctic ozone hole — one of the largest, deepest — closes
The annually occurring ozone hole over the Antarctic had rapidly grown from mid-August 2020 and peaked at around 24 mln sq km
Climate crisis: Uttarakhand may see forest fires round the year
It is winters but state forests are on fire. Experts say lack of soil moisture due to insufficent rainfall aided spread
World to breach 1.5°C threshold by 2027-2042: Study
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change had estimated global warming threshold will cross between 2020 and 2052
A history of climate change negotiations for beginners: Then and now
China’s announcement of achieving net-zero by 2060 is a stepping stone in fight against climate change. But it means nothing until …
Too much fossil fuel output planned to cap global warming: UN report
Global production of coal, oil and gas should decline annually by 11%, 4%, and 3% to be consistent with the 1.5°C pathway, according to The …
Cape Town ‘Day Zero’ drought risk lurking around the corner: Study
South African cities should prepare themselves for similar drought conditions, warned the study
Who benefits most from US-China trade war: Chinese ‘province’ Taiwan
American consumers pay more now; imports from others significantly up; no gains for US Inc: UNCTAD report
Human-made climate change behind rising 2019 temperatures: WMO
Absence of El Niño and yet an extension in the spate of rising temperatures points towards it, says the UN weather agency
Will India have its green moment in politics?
The fact that these issues are still remote from our understanding is evidenced by a survey which revealed that more than 74% people between the …
WHO’s updated priority pathogen list to be out by early 2023
The current list includes COVID-19, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, Ebola and Marburg
Odisha’s fish stocks are depleting, courtesy warming seas; here’s how
Rampant catching of baby fish, migration routes changing thanks to climate impact coumpounding problems
Earth just had its 5th-warmest September on record
Likelihood of 2022 being one of the ten warmest years on record is greater than 99 per cent
Methane emissions from Indian landfills: Knowing why estimates vary by models key to effective management
Concerted efforts needed to standardise data collection, invest in modern waste management infrastructure, develop region-specific models
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Leaders root for green growth, enhanced climate financing as talks begin
Move away from Global North vs Global South debate & join forces to end the climate crisis, says Kenya President Ruto
How climate change might trigger more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
The impacts of a changing climate are becoming more evident, with unusual weather events having become the norm rather than the exception
Climate talks have to be reimagined as they’re dysfunctional, says Bonn delegate
Babitha PS speaks on visa issues, safety and women’s representation at climate conferences
High Road to Dubai COP28: Global Stocktake talks enter final phase
Developing countries, led by the G-77 and the Like-minded Group of Countries, argued why the outcome of the global stocktake process should be …
Plastic-free planet: What CSE expects from Global Plastic Treaty negotiations — the issues & politics
Second session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution is being held in Paris, France from May 29-June 2, 2023
Just transition: Digital literacy can help youth dependant on coal sector move into other fields, finds IIT study
Digital media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube can also be used to educate the youth on just transition
Heat-stressed: Europe warming twice as fast as global average, shows new report
Impact on human health huge as southern Europe saw record number of days with ‘very strong heat stress’