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All Countries Reject Climate Finance Draft Leaving COP29 In Crisis
A draft text released early Thursday on a new climate finance package for the developing world was rejected by every single country signatory to the UN climate convention.
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Trump's Fossil Fuel Agenda Gets Priority Over Climate Change At Convention
Climate change is little more than an afterthought for attendees at the Republican National Convention, who are gathered this week to crown Donald Trump as their party's nominee for this November's election.
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Sand And Dust Storms With Life Threatening Effects Increasing, Warns UN
The UN warned Wednesday that the number of sand and dust storms are increasing "dramatically" with Central Asia most hit by the dangerous phenomena.
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India's Greenhouse Emissions Rate Dropped By 33% Over 14 Years: Report
India's greenhouse emissions rate dropped by a faster-than-expected 33% in 14 years as renewable energy generation rose and forest cover increased, according to two officials privy to latest assessment made for submission to the United Nations.
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US Conservatives Divided Over Climate Change
US conservatives holding a big convention are divided on climate issues as basic as whether carbon dioxide is good for the planet and if global warming should be a priority for humanity in this day and age.
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At COP27, India Submits Its Strategy To Achieve Net-Zero Target By 2070
India on Monday submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) its long-term plan to achieve the net-zero target by 2070, emphasising climate justice, sustainable lifestyles and equity.
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High Court Seeks Centre's Stand On Plea To Implement India's Climate Change Promises
Delhi High Court sought the Centre's stand on public interest litigation seeking the constitution of an expert committee for the realisation of the promises made by India at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2021.
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World Wetlands Day 2022: How Wetlands Help Minimise Impact Of Climate Change
2022 is significant as the World Wetlands Day will be observed as a United Nations international day for the first time
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India-Led International Solar Alliance Signs UN Pact At COP26 In Glasgow
The India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) signed a memorandum of understanding at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow on Friday.
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India Names Lonar Lake, Sur Sarovar As Wetlands Of International Importance
India has named two more wetlands of international importance-- Lonar lake in Maharashtra and Sur Sarovar in Agra-- under the Ramsar Convention, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday.
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New Battery Policy Could Help Boost Demand For EVs In India: Prakash Javadekar
Speaking at the 60th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today, Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, said that the government's new battery policy could help boost demand for electric vehicles in India.
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Announcement For Scrappage Policy To Be Made Soon: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
Speaking at the 60th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said the Government of India will soon announce the scrappage policy.
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India "Walking The Talk" On Climate Change Commitments: Prakash Javadekar At COP 25
India is "walking the talk" in its climate change commitments and has reduced emission intensity by 21 per cent of its GDP while also being on track to achieve the goal of 35 per cent emission reduction as promised in the Paris summit in 2015, Union Environment Prakash Javadekar said on Tuesday.
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India Gets $43 Million From UNDP To Boost Climate In 3 Coastal Regions
In a move that may positively impact over 10 million people living on the coastline, India today started a 43 million dollar project to boost climate resilience in three coastal states in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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Highlights: PM Says Goodbye To Single-Use Plastic At UN Climate Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning spoke at the 14th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). He announced that India would raise its target for restoring degraded land from 21 million hectares to 26 million hectares by 2030.
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All Countries Reject Climate Finance Draft Leaving COP29 In Crisis
A draft text released early Thursday on a new climate finance package for the developing world was rejected by every single country signatory to the UN climate convention.
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Trump's Fossil Fuel Agenda Gets Priority Over Climate Change At Convention
Climate change is little more than an afterthought for attendees at the Republican National Convention, who are gathered this week to crown Donald Trump as their party's nominee for this November's election.
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Sand And Dust Storms With Life Threatening Effects Increasing, Warns UN
The UN warned Wednesday that the number of sand and dust storms are increasing "dramatically" with Central Asia most hit by the dangerous phenomena.
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India's Greenhouse Emissions Rate Dropped By 33% Over 14 Years: Report
India's greenhouse emissions rate dropped by a faster-than-expected 33% in 14 years as renewable energy generation rose and forest cover increased, according to two officials privy to latest assessment made for submission to the United Nations.
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US Conservatives Divided Over Climate Change
US conservatives holding a big convention are divided on climate issues as basic as whether carbon dioxide is good for the planet and if global warming should be a priority for humanity in this day and age.
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At COP27, India Submits Its Strategy To Achieve Net-Zero Target By 2070
India on Monday submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) its long-term plan to achieve the net-zero target by 2070, emphasising climate justice, sustainable lifestyles and equity.
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High Court Seeks Centre's Stand On Plea To Implement India's Climate Change Promises
Delhi High Court sought the Centre's stand on public interest litigation seeking the constitution of an expert committee for the realisation of the promises made by India at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2021.
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World Wetlands Day 2022: How Wetlands Help Minimise Impact Of Climate Change
2022 is significant as the World Wetlands Day will be observed as a United Nations international day for the first time
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India-Led International Solar Alliance Signs UN Pact At COP26 In Glasgow
The India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) signed a memorandum of understanding at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow on Friday.
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India Names Lonar Lake, Sur Sarovar As Wetlands Of International Importance
India has named two more wetlands of international importance-- Lonar lake in Maharashtra and Sur Sarovar in Agra-- under the Ramsar Convention, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday.
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New Battery Policy Could Help Boost Demand For EVs In India: Prakash Javadekar
Speaking at the 60th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today, Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, said that the government's new battery policy could help boost demand for electric vehicles in India.
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Announcement For Scrappage Policy To Be Made Soon: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
Speaking at the 60th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said the Government of India will soon announce the scrappage policy.
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India "Walking The Talk" On Climate Change Commitments: Prakash Javadekar At COP 25
India is "walking the talk" in its climate change commitments and has reduced emission intensity by 21 per cent of its GDP while also being on track to achieve the goal of 35 per cent emission reduction as promised in the Paris summit in 2015, Union Environment Prakash Javadekar said on Tuesday.
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India Gets $43 Million From UNDP To Boost Climate In 3 Coastal Regions
In a move that may positively impact over 10 million people living on the coastline, India today started a 43 million dollar project to boost climate resilience in three coastal states in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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Highlights: PM Says Goodbye To Single-Use Plastic At UN Climate Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning spoke at the 14th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). He announced that India would raise its target for restoring degraded land from 21 million hectares to 26 million hectares by 2030.
