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World falling 'dangerously short' on climate action, warns UNGlobal commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are insufficient, threatening to push temperatures up to 2.6C by 2100. The UN warns t...21 Oct, 2026, 11.31 AM IST- How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report signif...15 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Yvon Chouinard attended 2017 Chile land donation signing; a year later, the deal added 10 million acres to national parklandsYvon Chouinard joined a significant conservation effort in Chile which led to the creation of new national parks. In March 2017, an agreeme...25 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
- In 2019, Aidan Gallagher linked fan pledges to mangrove planting in Madagascar. 6 years later, the campaign had planted 113,706 trees and removed 38 million kg of carbonIn July 2025, UNEP announced a $7.1 million grant-supported initiative for Madagascar that includes plans to restore 3,000 hectares of mang...22 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- In 2024, Botswana used Slaty Egret surveys to track ecosystem damage at Okavango Delta. 2 years later, researchers found 3 eggs, offering fresh hope for the Delta after a very long searchSlaty Egret Okavango Delta: Researchers are closely observing the Slaty Egret, a crucial indicator species for the health of the Okavango D...11 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- In 2017, Lewis Pugh swam 1 km at South Georgia to campaign for protection. 7 years later, protected waters had grown from 2% to 36%, adding 166,000 km² of ocean in totalLewis Pugh swam one kilometer off South Georgia in 2017. This swim was part of a campaign for greater water protection. Protection rose fro...10 Sep, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
- Microsoft is funding a bet on mud: Inside the race to rewet 23 square miles of North Carolina peat before it dries out and burnsNorth Carolina's peatlands, vital carbon stores, are being restored by Pantheon Regeneration. These ancient ecosystems hold twice the carbo...09 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- What if cleaning the air could make the world richer? UN-backed report reveals a $15 return for every $1 spent on pollution and climate actionA UN report highlights that addressing air pollution and climate change together offers economic gains. Coordinated actions could prevent m...07 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- In the 1980s, conservationists protected gorilla habitat across 3 countries despite poaching and disease. 46 years later, about 1,000 mountain gorillas still survive in forestsMountain gorilla numbers are steadily increasing due to dedicated conservation efforts. These efforts have helped the species recover from ...03 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
- Earth is set to cross 1.5°C — does the climate clock stop there? The UN has a plan for what happens if temperatures overshoot the crucial thresholdGlobal warming exceeding 1.5°C is now likely, according to a United Nations assessment. The focus must shift to limiting temperature oversh...03 Sep, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
- This coastal region in Costa Rica lost its mangrove forests. Now 12,000 seedlings and restored water channels are bringing them backCosta Rica's Golfo Dulce is witnessing a remarkable turnaround as residents rejuvenate mangrove forests that had previously been devastated...03 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- UN warns global warming will exceed 1.5C and must be reversedWarming is projected to peak around 1.8C in the best-case scenario. This necessitates a new goal of "overshoot, peak and decline" for clima...03 Sep, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
- Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...02 Sep, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
- UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshootA United Nations report details managing global temperatures after exceeding the 1.5C target. Scientists agree warming above this level pos...02 Sep, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
- CO2 emissions on the rise for first time in three years, UN agency warnsThe 'Emissions Gap Report' comes just days before the key UN climate change conference known as COP 24 in Katowice in Poland, which starts ...28 Nov, 2018, 08.52 PM IST
- Climate adaptation costs soaring: UNEP reportThe UNEP report said, "The cost of adapting to climate change in developing countries is likely to reach two to three times the previous es...07 Dec, 2014, 09.43 AM IST
- Adaptation cost in developing nations to be more than expected: UNEPIt further goes into details about how to ensure better definitions of adaptation finance and bridging the existing gaps.06 Dec, 2014, 10.25 AM IST
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