The world’s eyes turn to Riyadh as COP16 kicks off
Global dignitaries, policymakers, scientists, and NGOs will engage in intense discussions as part of the ‘critical’ UN meeting to restore land at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16)
Key Takeaways from COP29: WEF
COP29 summit in Baku underscored the global climate agenda, and also highlighted complex geopolitical backdrop, emphasizing urgent action against climate change
TotalEnergies to Measure Methane Emissions at OIL
TotalEnergies and Oil India Limited (OIL) have partnered to use TotalEnergies’ AUSEA1 technology to measure methane emissions at OIL sites in India
Renewable Energy Adoption Fast Paced, but Challenges Persist
COP29 underscores the significance of renewable energy, with nations pledging billions to transition to a greener future, highlighting the need for collective initiatives and positive policy frameworks
Global South Must Accelerate Climate Action Mitigation: CEEW
The Global South index indicates that advanced economies have made significant efforts in climate mitigation through international cooperation and climate governance frameworks.
Why are National Renewables Targets Falling Short of Market Forecasts?
IRENA suggests a global tripling of renewables to at least 11,000 GW by 2030 to keep 1.5C within reach
$78 T Needed to Achieve Net-Zero and 1.5 C Warming
A new report says that decisive action is needed to achieve net-zero by 2050, as world is currently on path for 2.5˚C to 3˚C global warming
Private Sector Can Fuel MENA’s Sustainability Initiatives
A WEF report states that the MENA region can achieve its sustainability goals with active participation from the private sector and strong government support.
Fairness Concerns Cloud EU’s CBAM
CBAM, currently affecting only 1.64 percent of India’s total exports, is an additional tax burden and trade barrier
Renewable Energy Growth Rate Must Triple to 16.4% by 2030
As per IRENA statistics, despite rapid growth, the world may fall short of the triple renewable energy target set at COP28
Emissions reduction: Ambition Vz reality
India’s carbon emissions are expected to rise due to increased industrial use of fossil fuels, necessitating a bottom-up approach
G7 Agrees to Coal Phase-Out
The G7 decision is a crucial step towards the coal phase-out of polluting fuel from energy generation, based on consensus among major forces
Partnerships to Transition Critical Minerals to Low-Carbon Energy Sources
The partnerships aim to provide knowledge support in critical minerals, crucial for India’s low-carbon energy transition
CCUS will not Play a Major Role in Steel Decarbonization
A recent report indicates that CCUS, despite its support at COP28, is unlikely to significantly contribute to steel decarbonization
Summer Fury: Heatwaves and a Climate Emergency
The inconvenient truth is – we have crossed the tipping point. This is an emergency siren blaring at the highest pitch.
What went missing at COP28?
While everyone is busy celebrating the historic achievements at COP28, here are 5 crucial points that got little attention
India to Reduce Coal Power Dependency to 33% by 2030
Despite announcement to hike coal-fired power generation capacity by 78-80 GW, India aims to drop coal power capacity to 33 percent by 2030
COP28: A Mixed Bag
The story on fossil fuels in COP28 was a mixed bag, with the damage and loss promised to appease proponents of climate action.
All play, no work, watered down COP28
The Loss and Damage Fund probably leads the pack of success lists. After years of negotiations, a Loss and Damage Fund was finally established.
SIBUR Commits to Climate Action Plan at COP28
SIBUR has conducted Russia’s first carbon unit transaction and is currently in negotiations for potential deals with China and India
Keppel, AM Green Sign MoU for Biogenic Carbon-Based SFs
The companies will jointly explore opportunities to produce biogenic carbon-based SFs such as bio and green methanol, 2G ethanol, and SAF
2,456 Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Attend COP28 Climate Talks
Fossil fuel lobbyists have outnumbered delegates from the ten most climate-vulnerable nations at COP28 this year
UAE Announces $30B Investment Vehicle for Climate Action
The UAE has announced a $30 billion investment vehicle for climate action. The vehicle will silence critics who questioned the choice of UAE, a fossil fuel-driven economy, to host COP28.
COP28 Delegates Pledge Millions for Loss and Damage Fund
The COP28 delegated have agreed to operationalize the loss and damage fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate change-related losses
Localized Climate Data and Loss & Damage Fund critical
The L&D fund and the localized data are not just measures of climate justice but also investments for future resilience.
KBPO: Fossil Fuel Lobbyists attend UN Climate Talks more than 7000 Times
As per KBPO, fossil fuel lobbyists attend UN climate talks more than 7000 times to influence climate action.
COP28: Navigating the complexities
While COP28 is themed around four key subjects ranging from technology to climate finance, the world leaders would face more challenges
UN Supervisory Body Agrees to Adopt Carbon Removal, Crediting Methodology to Accelerate Paris Agreement
The Article 6.4 Supervisory Body has agreed on recommendations on CO2 removals and standards to develop carbon crediting methodologies
The Economics of Decarbonizing Heavy Industry
Heavy industry leaders can break economic stalemate within only three years by reinventing decarbonization strategies says Accenture
Severe Water Scarcity Impacts 739 Million Children
Severe water scarcity is impacting one in three children; also altering their mental and physical health says a UNICEF report
COP28: The Dilemma of Demand Vs Environment
I believe that logical and practical decisions made by countries may differ from the promises made at COP28
Will COP28 fulfil its energy commitment?
Even before COP28 is formally inaugurated, concerns are being raised about the energy strategy proposed by the COP28 President
Indian G20 Presidency to Align Climate Action Outcomes with COP28
The sessions are aimed to connect the outcomes and insights of the Indian G20 Presidency on climate action to the COP28 agenda
OceanX, IOC/ UNESCO partner for Ocean Decade
OceanX, the global ocean exploration nonprofit, and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO have signed an agreement to support the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).
COP28 Unveils Innovative Global Accountability and Inclusivity Program
COP28 UAE, will concentrate its efforts on advancing a just, orderly and equitable energy transition; fixing climate finance; putting nature, lives and livelihoods at the heart of climate action; and mobilizing for the most inclusive COP.
Leadership, political will & affordability required to address Climate
An Amazon delivery boy jumped into the customer’s pool to beat the heat. To many, this may present a comical respite. But for me, the incident highlights the severity of heatwaves in California and the reality of the impact of severe changes in climate and temperature on the human race. The current last week is
