COP27 ends with historic compensation fund to address climate change-induced disasters- Key details
COP27: The UN climate summit agreed to set up a "transitional committee' to decide how the money will be provided and who will contribute to the fund. Its recommendations will be discussed at COP28 next year.
Nov 21, 2022, 07:21 AM ISTUS and China talk about climate change, agree upon taking stronger actions
Chinese climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and his U.S. counterpart, John Kerry held a meeting to tackle the climate crisis and agreed that stronger pledges to fight climate change should be introduced.
Apr 18, 2021, 10:34 AM ISTCabinet's ex-post facto approval for India's stand at COP24
The push for renewable energy leading to achieving about 74 gigawatt of installed renewable energy capacity, including about 24 gigawatt from solar, was an example of India's efforts.
Jan 03, 2019, 12:42 PM ISTDonald Trump names India, China to defend his policy on climate change
Arguing that countries like China and India are benefiting the most from the Paris Agreement, Trump had said that the agreement on climate change was unfair to the US, as it badly hit its businesses and jobs.
Feb 24, 2018, 07:56 AM ISTParis climate deal: India contributing nothing to it, says Donald Trump
Calling the Paris Agreement on Climate Change as 'one sided', Trump promised to make big decision on the deal.
May 01, 2017, 11:11 AM ISTNo turning back on climate change pact, says Ban Ki-moon
"The Paris Agreement on climate change is a precious achievement that we must support and nurture," Ban said. "There is no turning back.
Dec 17, 2016, 08:57 AM ISTEarth Day: Offer 'reverence and gratitude' to planet, says PM Modi
Earth Day is being celebrated as an annual event on April 22 since 1970 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Apr 22, 2016, 10:07 AM ISTGreen bond issuance to top $50 bn in 2016: Moody's
New Delhi; Companies globally are likely to raise over USD 50 billion through issuance of green bonds in 2016, up from USD 42.4 billion mopped up last year, Moody's Investors Service said.
Feb 02, 2016, 12:13 PM IST