Climate Action

Plants failed to absorb carbon 56 million years ago — Are we near a repeat?

Plants pull carbon from air during photosynthesis. They store carbon in leaves, wood and roots. This process supports the global carbon cycle.

COP30: India will decide fate of global energy markets in the next decade

The latest world energy outlook shows that investments in clean energy are soaring while fossil fuel expansion plans accelerate, and the fallout will reshape India’s economic future

Massive hidden heat ‘burp’ building in Southern ocean could reignite global warming

Under current warming, the ocean stores heat as deep waters mix with warmer layers above. At the same time, the loss of reflective sea ice allows more solar radiation to penetrate and be absorbed.

Melting ice sheets could trigger drastic sea level rise, warn scientists

The study pulls from climate models, satellite images, and ancient data. This includes ice cores, seafloor mud, and even octopus DNA.

Earth Day 2025: Date, history and significance of this day

Earth Day reminds us to protect nature. It is a time to reflect, behave, and imagine a brighter tomorrow.

Earth’s strongest ocean current is slowing down and it could trigger severe impacts, scientists warn

Scientists warn of a 20% slowdown of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current by 2050, potentially causing rising sea levels, warmer oceans, and unpredictable global weather patterns due to climate change.

Climate Action: Rethinking finance, technology, and policy for a sustainable future

The current trajectory towards a 2.4°C rise calls for urgent action, particularly in climate finance, technology, and policy coordination. Differentiated solutions, like tailored solar roadmaps for diverse economies, and strategic collaborations are essential to drive equitable global energy transitions, ensuring no nation is left behind.

World Rivers Day 2024: Date, time and significance

World Rivers Day 2024 is an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of rivers. As the lifeblood of our planet, rivers need protection and sustainable management. Through awareness and action, we can help preserve these critical natural resources.

PHDCCI hosts Global Summit on sustainability, emphasizing MSMEs' role in green growth

Dr Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director General of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, emphasized MSMEs' significant impact, noting they contribute to 50% of India’s exports and provide employment to 11-12 crore people.

Will Wayanad be a wake-up call for firm climate action?

Disaster mitigation is as important as emissions reduction in drawing up a comprehensive plan for environmental protection

Unusual Suspects | Catalyzing Climate Action

In this special podcast episode, we're joined by members of GivingPi, India's first family philanthropy network. Tune in for an insightful conversation, in collaboration with GivingPi, with Leena Dandekar, Founder, Raintree Foundation and Pragya Kapoor, Founder, Ek Saath Foundation on how philanthropy can be a driving force in shaping a sustainable and climate resilient future.

Tech would lead the way to reach sustainable development

India needs to address roadblocks in achieving sustainable development goals and technology can be a big mover for a change here

The Green Pivot: Booming EV sales are good for car companies but not so much for the climate

The laudable desire to save the planet from fossil fuel emissions as seen in the customer rush to buy EVs doesn't extend to using clean, convenient, and reasonably priced, public transport systems

Oh, climate action can wait for another year

The trajectory of the COP28 negotiations from “phase out” to “transition away” highlighted how word crafting and linguistic acrobatics took priority over science and human impact. What needs to be seen now is whether any concrete action on fossil fuels will follow

Carbon tax turns into climate fight at COP28

Known as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the tax wants to set a price on the carbon emitted to make energy-intensive products like iron, steel, cement, fertilizers and aluminium in non-EU countries.

Equity and climate justice must be basis of climate action: India at COP28

Bhupendra Yadav also highlighted India's contribution, noting that New Delhi reduced its GDP emission intensity by 33 percent between 2005 and 2019, achieving the target 11 years in advance.

COP28: Why global stocktake is a critical moment in climate action

The clock is ticking, and negotiations have begun at the UN climate conference in Dubai to deliver the most forward looking and highest ambition outcome possible.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend World Climate Action Summit in Dubai

The MEA also noted that climate change has been a focal point during India's G20 Presidency, and the upcoming COP-28 presents a chance to build on these achievements.

COP28 in Dubai from November 30: What's on the agenda?

COP28 in UAE: An urgent call to mitigate emissions and fast-track the energy transition resonates as a central theme.

COP28's challenge: UN report highlights insufficient progress, emphasizes urgent need for climate action

The UN report underscores the need for an urgent action at COP28 to avert the severe impacts of climate change.

COP 28: The difficulties in keeping promises on climate action

The first global stocktake on climate action is likely to show that the Paris Agreement promises have been missed by most— if not all — countries