India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinionIndia abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution on climate change obligations, citing concerns it undermined the UN Framework Convent...
21 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
As the desert advances in Morocco, women are scaling mountains to capture water from fogIn Morocco's Aït Baâmrane region, women once trekked for hours daily to fetch water. Now, giant mesh nets on Mt. Boutmezguida capture Atlan...
18 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
India submits its revised targets for 2031-35 to the UN's climate change bodyThe development comes after the Cabinet in March approved the nationally determined contributions (NDC) -- the non-binding, voluntary clima...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
India withdraws bid to host UN Climate Summit COP33 in 2028India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations climate summit COP33 in 2028. The decision was conveyed to the Asia-Pacific region...
09 Apr, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
India withdraws bid to host COP33 climate summit in 2028India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate conference COP33 in 2028. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
'We welcome India's Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028': BRICS declarationBRICS leaders have backed India’s proposal to host the 33rd UN Climate Change Conference (COP33) in 2028. The endorsement came during the 1...
07 Jul, 2025, 05.17 PM IST
Billionaire Bloomberg to fund UN climate body after US withdrawal decision by TrumpBillionaire Michael Bloomberg announced Thursday that his foundation will step in to fund the UN climate change body after President Donald...
23 Jan, 2025, 11.09 AM IST
What is Cop27 and why is it important? Details hereIn Egypt, world leaders, environmentalists, and activists are gathering to discuss strategies for securing the planet's future and all the ...
07 Nov, 2022, 06.58 PM IST
India submits updated NDC to UNFCCC, says it's a step towards net-zero by 2070In a cover letter accompanying the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) document submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Ch...
31 Aug, 2022, 03.03 PM IST
- The Right Climate
The strengths and limitations of options for graduation based on 'objective' criteria such that countries could move between categories or ...
10 May, 2022, 12.11 AM IST
ISA, UNFCCC ink pact to fight climate change"The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) signed a Memorandum of Under...
12 Nov, 2021, 09.40 PM IST
Tata Power's 120 MW Zambia project gets UNFCCC approvalThe proposed project activity involves installation of Greenfield 120 MW Hydro Power plant in the Central Province of Zambia.
11 Dec, 2015, 03.33 PM IST
No legally binding climate change agreement under UNFCCC: Government"The national action plan on climate change (NAPCC) was released in June 2008 to outline India's strategy to meet the challenge of climate,...
05 May, 2015, 07.00 PM IST
- Switzerland becomes first country to submit its climate action plan ahead of Paris talks
Showing the world how to move forward in chalking out climate action plan, Switzerland on Friday became the first member country to the UN ...
27 Feb, 2015, 10.37 PM IST
- Don’t overplay Copenhagen Accord, says de boer
In a clear indication that the UNFCCC views the Copenhagen Accord as nothing more than a reference document, executive secretary Yvo de boe...
05 Feb, 2010, 04.04 AM IST
- Nothing official about 'Hagen Accord: UNFCCC
Mr de Boer’s clarification does little to dispel doubts over how the accord can be operationalised, especially on key issues like finance, ...
28 Jan, 2010, 02.09 AM IST
- RSP bags project from UNFCCC
The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has become the first steel plant in the country to get a Clean Development Mechanism project registered unde...
14 Aug, 2007, 06.10 PM IST