India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed hosting the 33rd Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 33) in 2028. Speaking at COP28 in UAE, Modi stated India’s commitment to the UN Framework for Climate Change process and that it is 11 years ahead of time for emission intensity targets On Friday, Indian Prime Minister […]
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 […]
The study analysed temperatures and heat waves of 920 major cities in 175 countries and found an average warming of more than 1.3 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial era As many as 15 cities in India experienced a minimum five days of extreme heat in 2023, says a new study by Climate Central, an […]
Reduced crop yields, soil degradation, and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases are some of the challenges that will likely cause food production instability It is important to note that human activity across all industries contributes to global warming. Aside from fossil fuels, the food production system is the next biggest contributor to greenhouse […]
As per a new UN synthesis report, the world needs to reduce emissions by 43 per cent by 2030 to limit global temperature rise, but current mitigation efforts are projected to only achieve a 2 per cent reduction. The report also states that while emissions will not increase after 2030, they are not decreasing rapidly enough to meet the necessary […]
The European Union has committed to making a substantial financial contribution to a climate damage fund for vulnerable nations at the upcoming UN COP28 summit in Dubai. The launch of the “loss and damage” mechanism is a priority for the talks The European Union pledged Monday to make a “substantial” contribution to a climate […]
As per a report from Climate Central, the planet ran nearly 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit above average from November 2022 through October 2023 As per a report by Climate Central, the global average temperature rose nearly 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit from November 2022 to October 2023. The impact of climate change was evident, with 90 per […]
COP28, hosted by the UAE in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, holds three key expectations; creating a Loss and Damage Fund for climate disaster relief, concluding the Paris Agreement review, and addressing the fight against global warming UAE will host the COP28 climate summit. The conference will be held at the […]
A new report from a G20 advisory body highlights significant growth in companies’ disclosure of climate-related risks and opportunities between 2020 and 2022 The report reveals a 26 per cent increase in companies disclosing their climate-related risks and opportunities, while oversight by company boards in this regard rose by 25 per cent. The report, based on Task […]
The Coal Ministry planted 51 lakh saplings, covering 2734 hectares in FY 2023-24, contributing to India’s environmental conservation efforts and NDC commitments In the fiscal year 2023-24, the Coal Ministry has demonstrated commitment to environmental conservation by planting over 51 lakh saplings. This ambitious afforestation drive has expanded the green cover over a substantial […]
