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India Puts Climate Justice At The Core Of Sustainability Road Map 

As India embarks on an accelerated sustainability journey in line with the UAE consensus, it stresses on the imperative to work for global good but within national contexts, with the developed nations leading by example The rigorous deliberations that lasted over two weeks resulted in the historic agreement, now known as the UAE consensus. It […]

“It Is The Beginning Of The End” For Fossil Fuels

The negotiators have shown global solidarity and conveyed a clear message that significant reductions in emissions and increased financing are crucial for achieving a sustainable future for all    The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) closed with an agreement that paves the way for a quick, fair, and just transition to clean energy, marking the […]

At Least $2.1 Bn In New Funds Pledged At COP28, As Foundations Focus On Health And Agriculture

Despite a Climate-works Foundation report revealing stagnant philanthropic funding for climate change mitigation in 2022, the forum introduces new blended finance vehicles to fund initiatives through a mix of corporate investments and donations   At the wrap-up of the United Nations climate talks in Dubai, foundations and other contributors committed over USD2.1 billion in new […]

Major Commitments On Food, Agriculture And Water Day At COP28 Drive Climate Action For 1.5°C Goal

“To achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, to keep 1.5C within reach, we must address the connection between global food systems, agriculture, and the climate”-Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment   COP28’s Food, Agriculture and Water Day saw major declarations on climate action for both water and food security […]

COP28 Makes History With Inaugural Youth Stocktake In Collaboration With YOUNGO, Aiming To Forge Global Legacy In Climate Action

COP28’s flagship youth day gives a platform to the first-ever Youth Stocktake, bringing together thousands of young people from across the globe under the banner of climate action   With around one billion children worldwide at extreme risk from the impact of climate change, the work of young green activists is gaining more traction, and […]

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 […]

Carbon Tax Turns Into Climate Fight

EU contends that CBAM levels the playing field for domestically manufactured goods adhering to stringent green standards and reduces emissions from imports   The European Union’s proposal to implement a carbon tax on carbon emissions associated with the production of goods imported from countries such as India and China has ignited a contentious debate at […]

Observers See OPEC ‘Panicking’ As COP28 Climate Talks Focus On Possible Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

The call for a swift phase-out of fossil fuels emerges as the central theme in the talks’ final days Veteran negotiators at the U.N. climate talks on Saturday emphasised that the global movement to transition away from fossil fuels had gained substantial momentum, confronting a formidable opponent: the oil industry. Late on Friday, news broke […]

$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 […]