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Need To Follow Consistent EV Policy, No Need For Company-Specific Sops: FICCI EV Committee Chair

FICCI has submitted recommendations to the Heavy Industries Ministry for FAME 3, suggesting incentives for private cars due to growing public interest   Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Chairperson of the FICCI EV Committee and CEO of Kinetic Green, stressed the importance of maintaining the Make in India initiative without dilution and advocating for a consistent policy […]

Tech Transfer, Finance For Industry Transition Remains A Challenge: Bhupender Yadav

Encouraging stakeholders to collaborate on innovation, technology, and sustainability, Yadav stressed the importance of building a sustainable and inclusive industry for the future Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the challenges of technology transfer and finance in transitioning hard-to-abate sectors such as iron, steel, cement, and transport to low-carbon alternatives at the UN climate talks. Speaking […]

$83 Billion Commitment At COP28 Heralds Turning Point For Global Climate Action

With the 28 Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) gaining impetus, the world is seeing a wind of change. This worldwide conference has mobilised over USD 83 billion in pledges and commitments in just five days, launching a new chapter in climate action. These commitments, which […]

Equity And Climate Justice Must Be Basis Of Climate Action: India At COP28

The GST involves a two-year review of collective global efforts to achieve the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement, particularly the target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-industrial era At COP28 on Saturday, India’s Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav asserted that equity and climate justice should form the foundation of […]

UN Climate Chief Urges Nations To Take Action Instead Of Seeking Points In COP28

At a summit where tension is growing over different visions for the future of fossil fuels, Stiell told during a news conference: “All governments must give their negotiators clear marching orders. We need the highest ambition, not point scoring or lowest common denominator politics.” UN climate chief Simon Stiell told countries on Wednesday to “ […]

Soil Is Climate Superstar : Sadhguru At COP28

“If we believe that COP is the fulcrum of change, we must push for action instead of engaging in more conversations and more conversations,” Sadhguru said   Speaking at the special session titled ‘Soil, the Climate Superstar: Dialogue to mark World Soil Day 2023’,  Sadhguru claimed that in eight to twelve years, we can reverse […]

COP28: Global Stocktake Calls For Just Phase-out Of Fossil Fuels

A new version of the Global Stocktake was released during the ongoing UN Climate Summit (COP28) provides options for key issues of negotiations, such as mitigation, fossil fuels, equity and historical responsibility   The first Global Stocktake (GST), which will end this year’s meeting, will probably assess how well nations have done thus far in […]

Faith Takes Centre Stage At COP28 With Inauguration Of First-ever Faith Pavilion

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Pope Francis addressed the audience virtually and highlighted the urgency for urgent action against climate change   Bringing together religion groups from around the world, the historic religion Pavilion at COP28 emphasises the critical role that faith communities play in promoting environmental awareness, justice, and compassion for a sustainable […]

COP28: Ukrainian Diplomats Navigate Dual Challenges Of Addressing Climate Change, Russia’s Invasion

Russia last winter destroyed about half of Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure, including generating plants and power lines   Russia’s war on Ukraine rages in the background while Ukrainian diplomats participate in negotiations at the United Nations COP28 climate talks, while the United Arab Emirates’ business links to Moscow have grown despite Western sanctions. Ukrainian officials emphasised […]