UN Climate Change Conference

Syria signs Paris climate deal, US now only non-member nation in the world

The Syria People's Assembly voted to approve ratification of the agreement last month, according to the country's state-run media outlet SANA.

Nov 09, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

More global entities, banks need to join hands with ISA: Finance Minister

ISA is working for deployment of over 1000 GW of solar energy and mobilising more than USD 1 trillion into solar energy by the year 2030.

Nov 02, 2017, 17:45 PM IST

Australia condemns Amarnath attack; discusses cooperation in key areas with India

In a series of tweets on the meeting, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Gopal Baglay said Swaraj welcomed Bishop for framework dialogue of foreign ministers.

Jul 18, 2017, 19:13 PM IST

Greenpeace welcomes Paris deal, but says yawning gaps exist

With 196 countries coming together to agree upon the Paris accord on climate change, the human race has joined in a common cause, Greenpeace said on Sunday, but cautioned that there were "yawning gaps" that need to bridged in the deal.

Dec 13, 2015, 22:49 PM IST

Xi, Putin to enhance anti-terrorism cooperation

 Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed to enhance cooperation on fight against terrorism.

Dec 01, 2015, 10:21 AM IST

Japan's cabinet approves climate change adaptation plan

Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a plan for measures towards reducing global warming.

Nov 27, 2015, 14:26 PM IST

Much emission curbs can hit India's competitiveness: Goyal

 Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris next week, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that too many restrictions on carbon emission would curb India's competitive strength.

Nov 27, 2015, 00:41 AM IST

Developing countries' voices being stifled in climate change debate: India

India, like other developing countries, has been under intense pressure from developed countries and non-governmental orgainisations to cut its greenhouse gas emissions .

Oct 20, 2015, 21:16 PM IST