India to play constructive role in combating climate change, says Harsh Vardhan at UN
The objective of the Paris Agreement is to prevent an increase in global average temperature and keep it well below two degree Celsius.
Nov 06, 2017, 23:50 PM ISTIndia ratifies second commitment period of Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which commits its Parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets.
Aug 09, 2017, 12:52 PM ISTIndia calls for ratifying Doha amendments to Kyoto Protocol
India on Wednesday asked the developed countries to ratify the Doha amendments to the Kyoto Protocol by April next year and not to put in "cold storage" the ambition of climate actions in the pre-2020 period.
Nov 17, 2016, 00:25 AM ISTUN chief Ban Ki-moon welcomes India joining Paris climate deal
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed India formally joining the Paris climate change agreement.
Oct 03, 2016, 09:54 AM ISTWhy Paris climate conference is important for the world
As the Paris summit opens, 183 countries have submitted pledges for greenhouse gas (GHG) curbs to the UN.
Nov 30, 2015, 20:47 PM ISTChina implacable ahead of Paris climate talks
China will not improve on its pledges to control emissions, the country's top climate negotiator said on Thursday ahead of key UN climate change talks in Paris.
Nov 20, 2015, 00:46 AM IST