UN climate summit

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 IST

COP27: India emphasises climate justice, submits long-term plan to achieve net-zero target by 2070

COP27: The carbon budget is the amount of carbon dioxide that the world can emit while still having a chance to contain global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-industrial levels, as set down by the Paris Agreement.

Nov 15, 2022, 07:18 AM IST

G20 Summit: PM Narendra Modi to discuss issues of global concerns in Bali, to meet leaders of other participating nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that on the sidelines of the G20 summit, he "will meet with leaders of several other participating countries, and review the progress in India’s bilateral relations with them."

Nov 14, 2022, 10:42 AM IST

COP27: India BLOCKS attempt to club it with historical polluters at UN Climate Summit

At the UN Climate Summit in Egypt, India pushed back the attempt to club it with historical polluters with the support of like-minded developing countries, including China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan.

Nov 14, 2022, 06:25 AM IST

Ahead of COP27, Global Carbon Budget 2022 report shows no sign of CO2 decrease in atmosphere

Global Carbon Budget 2022 report: The projected emissions decrease in China (0.9 percent) and in the European Union (0.8 percent), but increase in the US (1.5 percent), India (6 percent) and the rest of the world (1.7 percent). In India, emissions in 2022 are to increase by 6 percent, driven mostly by a 5 percent increase in coal emissions.

Nov 11, 2022, 07:34 AM IST

COP26 summit: Focus turns to climate finance after a flurry of pledges

Britain, which is hosting the COP26 meeting, will again try to set the pace, announcing 290 million pounds ($391 million) in new funding, including support for countries in the Asia Pacific to deal with the impact of global warming.

Nov 08, 2021, 15:33 PM IST

Dia Mirza to attend UN climate summit in New York

The Climate Change Summit will be held in New York from September 21-23.

Sep 18, 2019, 18:34 PM IST

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 IST

47 poor nations seek monetary support for climate targets

Ahead of the UN climate summit that aims to keep the global average rise in temperatures below two degrees Celsius, a group of 47 poorest nations has sought money to achieve their climate plans and protect people from the devastating impact of climate change.

Nov 03, 2017, 14:42 PM IST

'India must work towards meaningful climate deal at Paris'

EcoSikh has been invited by French President Francois Hollande and by the White House this year on consultations on climate change issues for faith perspectives.

Dec 03, 2015, 18:00 PM IST

Pakistan's 350-word plan to tackle climate change - Watch

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, with a few senior aides, arrived in Paris to attend the UN climate summit (COP21) on November 29.

Dec 02, 2015, 14:07 PM IST

India to give USD30 mn to boost global solar energy generation

The International Solar Alliance was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Francois Hollande Monday on the sidelines of the 195-nation United Nations climate summit here to tackle climate change.

Dec 01, 2015, 19:28 PM IST

Paris Climate Summit: PM Modi asks rich nations to shoulder responsibilities, launches 120-member solar alliance

PM Modi said that rich nations must shoulder their responsibilities in protecting the environment, with funding and transfer of clean technology to poor nations.

Dec 01, 2015, 00:17 AM IST

Climate pact an 'act of defiance' after Paris attacks: Obama

Obama used his speech to over 150 world leaders to salute Paris and its people for "insisting this crucial conference go on" just two weeks after the attacks.

Nov 30, 2015, 23:09 PM IST

Climate action plans of poorest nations to cost $1 trillion

Estimates based on plans submitted by the least-developed countries toward a new UN deal to curb global warming show they will cost some $93 billion a year from 2020.

Nov 30, 2015, 18:19 PM IST

Exclusive: Piyush Goyal optimistic of reaching a deal at Paris climate summit

Exclusive chat with Power Minister, Piyush Goyal on Paris climate conference.

Nov 30, 2015, 16:31 PM IST

World leaders to discuss climate at Paris meet

Delegates are in little doubt that the shadow cast over the French capital by the terror attacks of November 13 that killed 130 people will enhance the chances of a climate agreement.

Nov 29, 2015, 14:45 PM IST