India votes against western attempt to bring climate change at UNSC
In the explanation, the country's envoy to the UN said, "India is second to none when it comes to climate action and climate justice. But the UN Security Council is not the place to discuss either issue."
Dec 14, 2021, 14:28 PM IST
BRICS Environment Ministerial meet 2021: India calls for collective actions against climate challenge
The Environment Ministers adopted the New Delhi statement on the environment, which is also aimed at furthering the spirit of cooperation for continuity, consolidation, and consensus in the environment among the BRICS Nations.
Aug 27, 2021, 22:07 PM IST
India 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 IST
India's green lobby slams Trump for exiting Paris deal
The Agreement was adopted on December 12, 2015 by 195 parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), replacing its predecessor Kyoto Protocol. It was finally ratified on November 4, 2016.
Jun 02, 2017, 20:40 PM IST
Antonio Guterres appoints Indian to high-level UN climate change post
Antonio Guterres has appointed Ovais Sarmad of India as the Deputy Executive Secretary of UNFCCC.
May 15, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
Paris climate pact to enter into force in 30 days: UN
The landmark Paris climate deal will enter into force in 30 days, after being ratified by 72 countries accounting for more than 56 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the UN's climate body said on Wednesday.
Oct 05, 2016, 23:23 PM IST
Watershed project conserves Himachal's ecology, boosts economy
The total outlay of the project increased to Rs.630.75 crore (almost $93 million) from Rs.395 crore.
Jan 25, 2016, 14:43 PM IST
Take lead in cutting emissions: BASIC to developed nations
India along with other BASIC nations today expressed "disappointment" at the "low" level of support provided by the developed countries to the developing nations in fighting climate change and asserted that it was imperative that they must make "visible" lead in cutting emissions.
Dec 08, 2015, 22:11 PM IST
Modi meets French minister, hopes for success of climate summit
As many as 129 people were killed and 350 others injured in the terror attacks in Paris on November 13.
Nov 20, 2015, 23:22 PM IST
World leaders back drive for Paris climate deal
Leaders of the world's top economies today vowed to seek a deal to curb climate change at an upcoming UN conference in Paris, according to a draft statement drawn up in tough, all-night talks.
Nov 16, 2015, 23:25 PM IST
In INDC, India pledges to curb greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35 percent
Ahead of the climate change summit in Paris later this year, India has pledged to curb its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35 per cent from the 2005 level.
Oct 02, 2015, 09:59 AM IST
India hosts LMDC meeting on climate change
India on Monday hosted a meeting of Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs) on climate change to prepare strategies for negotiation for the Paris conference slated to be held later this year.
Sep 14, 2015, 23:51 PM IST
