G20: Urbanisation must be instrument of job creation, poverty elimination, says Amitabh Kant

G20: Urbanisation must be instrument of job creation, poverty elimination, says Amitabh Kant

India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Thursday said successful cities are fundamental to a successful nation, underlining that urbanisation must be an instrument of growth, job creation, and elimination of poverty. Speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day Urban20 City Sherpas’ inception meeting here, Kant said cities must be designed for cycling, walking and … Read more

Climate actions in developing countries contingent on delivery of finance, tech transfer, says Union Minister

Climate actions in developing countries contingent on delivery of finance, tech transfer, says Union Minister

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday said ambitious implementation of climate actions by developing countries is contingent on the adequate delivery of climate finance, technology transfer, and other support. Participating in the BRICS high-level meeting on climate change, the minister highlighted the relevance of the forum to jointly address climate change, to explore approaches … Read more

Earth Day 2022: Invest in our Planet

Earth Day 2022: Invest in our Planet

The 22nd of April is Earth Day. Global Warming, pollution, and deforestation are some of the issues being addressed on this day. People are encouraged to contribute to campaigns, drives, and events that motivate them to collaborate in finding solutions to the problems facing the planet. For Earth Day 2022, businesses are encouraged to move … Read more

Ozone heating Earth more than previously thought, says study

Ozone heating Earth more than previously thought, says study

The ozone layer may be heating the Earth’s atmosphere more than previously thought by weakening one of our planet’s most important cooling mechanisms, according to a study. The researchers found that changes to ozone levels in the upper and lower atmosphere were responsible for almost a third of the warming seen in ocean waters bordering … Read more

It’s now or never for climate action: IPCC report

It’s now or never for climate action: IPCC report

New Delhi: Without deep reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases by 2030, it will not be possible to restrict global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the United Nations climate science body has stressed in a report released on Monday. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres described the report as “a litany of broken … Read more

India needs $20 billion annual investments to achieve climate targets, says report

India needs $20 billion annual investments to achieve climate targets, says report

The report also spotlights reforms in the power sector for encouraging environmental, social and governance-led investment in India’s climate transition. India needs USD 20 billion (about RS 1.53 lakh crore) worth of investments each year to achieve its climate targets and fund its green transition, according to a report. The white paper by Ficci and … Read more

Thousands hit Glasgow streets, demand bolder climate action

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Drizzle and strong winds did little to deter the thousands of protesters gathered at Kelvingrove Park in the west end of Glasgow. They had made their way there to take part in the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice march. A little after noon, protesters began their march along a pre-agreed route to Glasgow … Read more

India pledges 1-billion-tonne emissions cut: A big forward step for climate action

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This comprehensive package is much more than what was expected of India and marks a significant climate action commitment. (File/Reuters) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced ambitious plans to reduce India’s projected emissions by a billion tonne until 2030. Modi’s ‘Panchamrit’ policy announcement at the COP26 climate change meeting in Glasgow saw him accede … Read more

Biden urges climate action: ‘We don’t have much more than 10 years’

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ARVADA, Colo. — President Joe Biden warned on Tuesday that the United States had only a decade left to confront a global climate crisis, using his second day touring a wildfire-ravaged West to try to rally the public, and congressional Democrats, to support measures that his administration hopes will reduce the burning of fossil fuels. … Read more

India Needs Urgent Climate Funding To Keep 1.5°C Alive

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Global collaboration is required at an unparalleled scale to curb emissions and support vulnerable communities. By Sreerekha Pillai The report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirms what we have known all along—the dynamics of climate are being rewritten irrevocably. With the internationally agreed threshold of 1.5°C perilously close to becoming a reality, … Read more