G20’s ECSWG to focus on promotion of Blue Economy alongwith Coastal Sustainability
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The first G20 environment meeting under G20 India Presidency will be held from February 9-11 in Bengaluru. Officials said that four...
Category : Climate Change
Arctic polar vortex grips most of Italy
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Rome, Jan 19 (IANS) Most of Italy is under the grip of an Arctic polar vortex, bringing with it the coldest weather so far this winter,...
India’s ambitious 2070 zero emission target needs $10 trillion investment
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New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) On November 1, 2021, at the UN Climate Summit COP 26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that India...
Vowing to fight backsliding on climate change, Guterres convening action summit
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United Nations, Dec 20 (IANS) Vowing to fight back against backsliding in the fight against climate change, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced a summit next...
India has opportunity to take lead in tackling climate change: Union Minister
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Silchar, Dec 18 (IANS) India can play a big role to tackle climate change globally, said Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Education Dr....
India makes plea at COP15 to boost nature funding
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Montreal, Dec 18 (IANS) India’s Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has expressed hope that the undergoing UN biodiversity summit, referred to...
COP15: Installation calls to secure nature-positive world by 2030
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Montreal, Dec 7 (IANS) A giant jenga tower is on display at The Palais des congres de Montreal where the UN biodiversity conference is taking place...
2022 France’s hottest year on record
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Paris, Dec 1 (IANS) No matter the temperatures December will bring, 2022 is on pace to be the hottest year in France since records began, the...
COP27 and India
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New Delhi, Nov 30 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) 27 being held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt...
India-Australia cooperation on climate action
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New Delhi, Nov 21 As the 27th Conference of Parties in Egypt comes to an end, it becomes all the more necessary to assess the...
Nearly 200 nations to move ahead to enhance climate resilience
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Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 20 (IANS) Amidst delegates from nearly 200 countries the two-week long UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt on Sunday saw significant progress...
COP27: History for vulnerable nations as deal to establish loss and damage fund
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New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) History was made for vulnerable countries and civic society who have been calling for funding for decades, diplomats from over 190...
Two-week long UN climate talks runs into overtime
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Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 19 (IANS) The 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) will close at least one day later than expected as climate talks continued on...
Developed nations backtracking on climate damage fund: Small island states at COP27
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Sharm el-Sheikh, Nov 17 In the final few days of negotiations at the UN climate summit, COP27, the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and...
UN launches challenge for cities to harness power of nature for cooling
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Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 16 (IANS) The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced a new initiative on Wednesday at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27),...
Haryana showcases climate initiatives at COP27 in Sharm El-Shiekh
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Chandigarh, Nov 16 (IANS) For the first time, the Manohar Lal Khattar-led Haryana government is showcasing its initiatives to support climate goals through Actions for Lifestyle...
COP27: UN Technology Mechanism for climate solutions in developing nations
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Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 16 (IANS) Senior officials from several governments, the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) launched a...
COP27: Nations pledge added support to GEF funds to tackle climate crisis
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Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 16 (IANS) In an important injection of support to countries facing the worst effects of climate change, seven donor governments pledged new funding...
India on course to fulfil net zero emissions, says Environment Minister at COP27
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New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said that within a year of Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing India’s aim...
G20 summit begins; economic recovery, climate change high on agenda
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Bali, Nov 15 (IANS) The 17th G20 Summit kicked off on Tuesday in the Indonesian resort island of Bali, with issues pertaining to world economic recovery,...
COP27: India joins 57 nations in long-term strategies for net-zero pathways
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New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) India on Monday joined 57 nations to have submitted long-term strategies for net-zero pathways at the on-going UN climate summit, COP27,...