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COP28 Presidency Unites Leaders For Urbanisation And Climate Change Path Forward

The statement sets out a ten-point plan to boost the inclusion of cities in the decision-making process on climate change, drive multilevel climate action and accelerate the deployment of urban climate finance   The Statement was put forward at COP28 during the second Ministerial Meeting on Urbanisation and Climate Change.  At the event, the COP28 […]

COP28 And International Energy Agency Reaffirm 1.5°C- Aligned Energy Transition

The outcome of the dialogues between The COP28 Presidency and the International Energy Agency (IEA) focuses on building consensus for a 1.5°C-aligned energy transition and support for an ambitious decision on the Global Stocktake at COP28   The COP28 Presidency and the International Energy Agency (IEA) High-Level Dialogues concluded with a strong consensus on the […]

$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 […]

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 […]

India’s Environment Minister Emphasises Climate Justice Ahead Of COP28

“When we talk about climate change, we must talk about climate justice also. It is important to give a dignified life to every human being, and to recognise that every country has a right to development,” said Bhupender Yadav, Environment Minister Ahead of COP28 in the UAE, India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasised the critical […]

Climate Action Front and Center: COP Rejects Cop-outs

Unprecedent global Climate challenge demands urgent emission cuts and puts renewables at the forefront   COP 28, which starts in Dubai on November 30 and lasts for two weeks, will put nations’ determination to the test more than any recent United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting. This year’s global temperatures have surpassed […]

Climate Change Impact Fund Issue Defies Resolution

  Beyond India, climate-related disasters have affected nations such as Libya and several African countries, exemplifying the vulnerability of developing nations to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change An agenda item from last year’s United Nations-led climate talks in Egypt, a fund to compensate developing nations for climate change impacts, still needs to be […]