UN Climate Summit 2014 pledges to end forest loss by 2030
Governments, MNCs, civil society agree to cut the rate of forest loss to half by 2020
BASIC nations stick to 'equity and fairness' principles in climate talks
In the run up to Lima climate negotiations, emerging economies in BASIC group say their mitigation efforts are 'far higher' than that of …
Switzerland, EU are the first to submit ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’
India to submit voluntary action to tackle climate change by June, ahead of the Paris climate summit
DTE Coverage of Africa Climate Summit 2023
Three-day summit ended with 'Nairobi declaration'; but not everyone is happy
Climate Change: three sobering milestones
World leaders at UN climate summit need to heed these grim markers if global warming has to stay within 2°C limit
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People march for climate in Delhi
Communities take out massive rally to fight climate change
A climate change: An unstoppable movement takes hold
The United Nations Secretary-General writes on the most pressing world issue
Children in 48 African countries at high risk of climate change impacts, says UNICEF report
International climate finance does not prioritise children, says UNICEF
One-third of global business leaders don’t believe in integrating SDGs: UN study
Lack of knowledge and global economic slowdown major reasons behind this hesitance, found the UN Global Compact-Accenture Strategy CEO Study on …
Inheritance of loss: The young are restless to conserve the world, want to be heard in global forums
The young environmentalists are taking climate action into their own hands as “leaders are lost and planet damaged“
Cities must lead the action on climate change
Administrators of cities across the world underline the importance of urban centres in tackling climate change at the Global Climate Action …
Climate fund gets boost at New York climate summit
Nations announce financial support to help poor countries address climate change
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Africa Climate Summit 2023: Opinion split on carbon markets, some call it license for Global North to pollute
Carbon credits promoted by powerful interests that benefit from maintaining the status quo of fossil fuel dependence, say opposers
Give indigenous people their rights to tackle climate change: Archana Soreng
The youth advisor to the UN Secretary-General speaks on nature-based solutions at Joe Biden’s virtual climate summit, but says this won't …
Drafting the Paris agreement: Climate change negotiations kick off
Member countries urged to work swiftly towards an ambitious deal
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Invest in resilient, efficient and sustainable food system, leaders urge
Minimising post-harvest food losses and waste, transiting to nature-based solution, among solutions advocated
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Renewable energy potential can make the continent energy self-sufficient, says Ruto
Continent’s renewable resources can help other nations achieve their net-zero strategies by 2050
Bonn Climate Conference begins with tense stand-off on ‘Loss and Damage’
Developing countries complained about inadequate focus on loss and damage and climate adaptation
Countries must up climate ambitions to achieve Paris commitments: Experts
The world is paced for a 3°C rise, according to the current nationally determined contributions
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Private sector commits to invest in green growth, mitigation & adaptation
They also committed to a just and equitable transition that ensures their supply chains, value chains
Climate action helps companies build reputations and attract investors
Companies committed to tackle climate change are addressing their greenhouse gas emissions via science-based targets
World gears up for Ban Ki-moon’s climate summit
Civil society prepares to mount pressure on country heads as they gather in New York to show their commitment ahead of Paris climate deal
Natural disasters may displace 22 mn by 2019 end: Report
More than 10 million people have been displaced between January and June 2019 due to extreme weather events and conflict and violence