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As COP27 comes to a close, a look at the Top 15 buzzwords from this climate conference
From Implementation COP and The Paris Rulebook to nature-based solutions and methane emissions, check out what got everyone talking at this year’s climate summit.
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Explainer | COP27: 2022 has been a year of extremes, what does it mean for India?
With 80 per cent of the population living in regions highly vulnerable to disasters such as severe flooding or heatwaves, adaptation is key to the country’s future.
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Explainer: Why carbon markets have emerged as a focus at COP27
The fight against climate change needs drive and a lot of finance. Many are looking to carbon markets as part of the answer.
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COP27: Why blue is the new green
Oceans cover around 70 per cent of the surface of the planet, but have been largely ignored in climate change mitigation strategies.
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COP 27 | What is implementation COP, and how is the Russia Ukraine war driving the world towards cleaner energy
For the first time, the worldwide demand for every type of fossil fuel will peak in the near future.
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COP27: Olympics of Pollution and 9 other creative climate protests, ranked
The climate crisis is real. Climate campaigners ]have been dreaming up innovative ways to get everybody on board to tackle it. Have you heard of these?
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Why forests hold the key to India achieving its green goals
There’s been some progress, but more efforts are needed to raise our country’s forest cover to 33 per cent by 2030
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Explainer: Why climate finance will be the buzzword at COP27
India will need at least $2.5 trillion to reach its 2030 climate targets, and its ambitious goals can be met only if it gets adequate funds.
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Explainer: India’s road to net zero emissions is bumpy, but there's hope
To be net zero by 2070, India must reduce net carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030. That’s easier said than done.
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How climate change is helping invasive species thrive in India’s waterbodies
Just under 100 marine and 19 freshwater species have immigrated to our country, and extreme weather events can exacerbate the proliferation of new aliens
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Why the next decade is crucial for bird conservation in India
One in 8 bird species is currently endangered worldwide, and 93 that are globally threatened can be found in India.
