China’s solar boom fuels record growth in global renewablesDriven by a huge expansion in China’s solar fleet, the world is inching toward a target set at the COP28 climate summit to triple renewable...
12 Jan, 2024, 09.47 AM IST
World added 50% more renewable energy but more needed: IEAThe International Energy Agency reports that the world added 50% more renewable energy capacity in 2023, driven by China, the world's renew...
11 Jan, 2024, 04.54 PM IST
Matthias Berninger on COP28: Prioritizing impact over pledgesThe former German politician and member of the Greens says that “a kind of COP related nervousness and energy” around commitments is “somet...
10 Jan, 2024, 06.27 PM IST
View: Why can't COP29 be held online?The United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COPs) have evolved into a climate fest, attracting world leaders, bureaucrats, ministers, co...
05 Jan, 2024, 11.49 PM IST
India-UAE ties transcend to multilateral level in 2023The new member nations will become part of BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) with effect from January 1, 2024. The inclusion r...
30 Dec, 2023, 12.02 PM IST
The COP28 deal is missing one big thing: MoneyDeveloping nations will need at least $6 trillion in financing by 2030 to reach this goal, the UN has estimated.
14 Dec, 2023, 09.37 AM IST
World divided at COP28 over whether to end fossil fuel eraBurning fossil fuels for energy is by far the biggest cause of climate change. It is also the engine of modern life - even with the growth ...
06 Dec, 2023, 07.43 PM IST
COP28 opens with plea to work together on fossil fuelsAdnan Amin, CEO of the COP28 summit, told Reuters this month the aim was to secure several hundred million U.S. dollars for the climate dis...
30 Nov, 2023, 05.09 PM IST
What is COP28 and why is it important?World leaders are gathering in Dubai for COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The ag...
29 Nov, 2023, 02.50 PM IST
Climate change already reducing global GDP: reportA University of Delaware report reveals that climate change has already caused significant economic damage, particularly in developing coun...
28 Nov, 2023, 10.49 AM IST
India calls for concrete action on climate funding, transfer of technology ahead of COP28"India will certainly be pushing forward to showcase what it has achieved with its own funds. The Paris commitment given by us has been fun...
28 Nov, 2023, 08.59 AM IST
France, US to propose ban on private finance to coal-fired plants at COP28France, backed by the US, plans to halt private financing for coal-based power plants during the U.N. climate conference. The plan, known a...
21 Nov, 2023, 11.53 AM IST
Earth's temperature rises by two degrees, scientists express concerns. What does this mean?The planet saw a breach in temperature by around two degrees on November 17, making it the warmest November 17 on record. The fluctuation i...
20 Nov, 2023, 11.59 PM IST
Oil industry 'central' to climate solutions: COP28 head Sultan Al Jaber"For too long, this industry has been viewed as part of the problem, that it's not doing enough and in some cases even blocking progress," ...
02 Oct, 2023, 10.05 PM IST
COP28’s biggest conflicts are on display at the UN General AssemblyWorld leaders at the United Nations General Assembly highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change, but also revealed disagreements ...
20 Sep, 2023, 07.38 PM IST
Europe’s fresh COP28 climate pledge opposed over emissions cutsSix EU nations - Poland, Lithuania, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia and Romania - reportedly resist an updated climate pledge showing the bloc is ...
18 Aug, 2023, 08.05 PM IST
Building trust key to meet climate goals: COP28 CEOThe UAE is pursuing a solutions-based approach. “How do we recreate the idea that we can bring everybody around a more optimistic vision of...
19 Jun, 2023, 12.11 AM IST