Loss and Damage Fund adopted at COP 28: What you need to know about the 'historic fund
However, the USD 400 million-plus fund is a minuscule portion of the USD 400 billion vulnerable nations will need annually. There's also no clarity yet on whether the voluntary contributions - ranging from USD 17.5 million committed by the US and USD 100 million from the UAE and Germany each - will be renewed next year, and whether they will be given as grants or loans.
COP28: India needs to stand for affordable access to energy in Global South
Developing countries are falling behind in meeting renewable energy targets. They are also struggling with disruptions in energy supply. The developed world providing incentives to their domestic energy industry will further drive climate finance flows away from the Global South. India must use its credibility in pursuing green actions to speak up against climate iniquities
COP28: We are not speaking the same language on climate targets
The 198 states attending the UN climate conference face a Tower of Babel in their attempts to hammer out a common agreement. The most prominent is the schism between the developed world bloc and China, collectively the biggest emitters. There is a culture clash between both sides on the ambitiousness of their green commitments which need urgent resolution
COP28: Ahead of Modi's speech, India firms up stand against 'phasing out' fossil fuels
With these statements, India is only strengthening its stand of not phasing out fossil fuels to ensure energy security, while also keeping electricity affordable.
ESG factors powering energy investment decisions
Diversifying portfolios to include sustainable energy assets presents an excellent opportunity for investors to align their financial goals with positive environmental and social impact
8 must-see films on environment at ALT EFF 2023
ALT EFF 2023, the All Living Things – Environmental Film Festival, from December 1-10, will screen more than 60 documentaries, shorts, features on nature & climate change across cities. Here is a list of some must-watch films
India walked the talk when it comes to climate action: PM Modi
Several world leaders are set to attend the climate action summit to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and effectively combat climate change.
Fund to compensate developing nations for climate impacts approved at COP28
Immediately after the decision to operationalise this fund, the UAE and Germany announced that they would contribute USD 100 million each to the fund.
COP28: Do 70,000 people really need to be at a climate conference?
How many people do you think it takes to hammer out a global climate agreement? 500? 5,000? 50,000? Apparently, the correct answer is 70,000. That’s about how many people are expected to turn up in Dubai over the next few weeks for COP28
We already know what will happen at COP28
It’s beyond time to ask whether COP works as it should. Despite nearly three decades of summits, emissions continue to climb. One clear problem is the voting structure requiring consensus, meaning that all 198 UNFCCC member countries must agree. Overt focus on long-term targets with broad scopes isn't helping either
COP28 explainer: What will be on the agenda for the world, and India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at COP 28. Among India's priorities at the climate conference are climate finance, loss and damage, promoting the Global Biogas Alliance, and negotiating demands around the cooling pledge and coal phase-down.
COP28: 2023 is set to be the hottest on record, the time for action on global warming is now
Can the COP28 being held in Dubai effectively address the contentious theme of financing and give an impetus to the global crusade against climate change?
Six in 10 residents in Delhi, Mumbai willing to relocate due to air pollution: Survey
When questioned about adjusting their lifestyle to deal with air pollution, 35 per cent mentioned that they stopped outdoor activities such as exercising and running, while 30 per cent began wearing masks outdoors.
COP28 UAE: Know everything about the conference, schedule and agenda
This year the rotating presidency is held by the United Arab Emirates and COP28 will be held at the Expo City in Dubai
Directions issued to ensure strict implementation of GRAP-I, GRAP-II restrictions in Delhi
The Centre on Tuesday ordered the revocation of restrictions under GRAP Stage-III in the entire NCR with immediate effect following an improvement in the air quality.
COP28: India must highlight perils of a one-size-fits-all strategy on phasing down fossil fuel use
As an ardent advocate of the Global South, India must harp on the fact that denying developing countries greater latitude on clean energy transition could hinder their ability to become energy secure, achieve rapid and inclusive growth, and promote the economic security of their citizens
COP28: Carbon capture at ultra-supercritical coal power plants can meet India’s developmental, green goals
India still relies on coal for 70 percent of its energy needs while renewables are facing multiple challenges. India has an opportunity to take the lead in a transition to cleaner ultra-supercritical coal power plants and deploying carbon capture utilisation and storage tech, which can potentially trap 90 percent of carbon emissions
COP28: Come together for fair and balanced energy transition
As the global community convenes for COP28 in the United Arab Emirates, India must once again assert itself in climate negotiations, emphasising the collective objectives that demand our shared focus during the summit
The Global South has lost faith in COP28
Divisions are running deep before COP28 begins. There’s been no firm commitment from developed nations for an immediate and notable financial contribution. Developing countries want developed ones to provide at least $100 billion worth of annual financing by 2030
China’s low-carbon success highlights cracks in its political system
While the country’s carbon emissions are projected to go into a structural decline, new coal project approvals are soaring
Focus on fast action to reduce methane emissions at COP28; India expected to stand ground
The UN says that human-caused methane emissions could be reduced by as much as 45 per cent by 2030.
COP28: Climate negotiators head to Dubai as global temperatures breach critical levels
Negotiations at the annual UN summit in the United Arab Emirates will hinge on ways to mobilise finance to tackle the climate emergency, but talks are expected to be contentious on issues like phasing out planet-warming fossil fuels.
Yet another COP summit. Message to climate funds
Climate-action funds are essential to facilitate the transition from brown assets to green, and towards sustainable practices, renewable energy adoption, and the development of carbon capture technologies. India-focused climate funds can support the development and implementation of climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable energy projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing adaptation capabilities
Uranium is flying high on war and climate change
The metal at the heart of zero-carbon reactors and zero-civilisation warheads has so far this year beat every member of the Bloomberg Commodity Index, except orange juice, rising 68%. Uranium offers a perfect distillation of a world that is heating up and a world order that is breaking down. Plus a market eager to capitalise on both
COP28: China is a rich country. It can no longer cry poor on climate
China is likely to produce half the world’s steel and coal this year, and emit more carbon than every developed nation put together. Even adjusting for its huge population, it now consumes more energy and generates more pollution per person than most countries in western Europe
