Brazil Lays Out the Vision for COP30
André Correa do Lago, President of COP30, presented Brazil’s vision for the summit, emphasizing resilience and decisive action over catastrophe, cynicism, and denial.
Vijay Nirani Appointed Co-Chair of India SAF Alliance
The India SAF Alliance, initiated by The Carbon Market Association of India (CMAI), aims to accelerate SAF adoption and foster collaborative efforts towards achieving India’s climate goals
Key highlights of the Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge
58 countries have signed the COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge, which is a global commitment to develop resilient, decarbonized global energy systems
Climate Adaptation: Time to pull up our collective national socks!
India needs international capital of $10-20 billion annually which needs to go into climate adaptation efforts to sustain socio-economic transformation.
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)
COP29 ends with compromise on climate financing: WMO
WMO emphasized the need for significant reductions in GHG emissions and increased funding for resilience, particularly in strengthening early warning systems
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
Curtains drawn at COP29: The Planet’s Future Still Hangs in Balance
In one word, COP29 crushed the hopes of a world that was looking for climate action acceleration.
India to Resist Shift in Focus from Climate Finance to Mitigation
India expressed dissatisfaction with the CoP29 summit and pledged to resist any shift in focus from climate finance to mitigation
COP29: Mission Accomplished?
The Baku Finance Goal (BFG) has set a new commitment of $1.3tn of climate finance to the developing world each year.
Is a Breakthrough Possible at COP29?
As COP29 draws to a close, delegates await updates on negotiations regarding a new climate finance target during COP29 climate talks
India Pushes for Equitable Climate Action
Though India met its 2015 emission reduction targets, it still faces significant challenges in balancing economic growth with climate action.
Many hits, some misses at COP29
At COP29, the Baku leadership chose to bypass the inter-governmental process of discussions and debates to push through agreement on rules that are more or less the same.
Just transitions must be Just: India at COP29
India’s intervention emphasized the importance of justice in climate action and the need for a broader understanding of ‘Just Transitions’
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
BESS Projects in India get $300 M Push
EnerGrid plans to develop transmission and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects worth $1.2 billion in the coming years
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.
MDBs Pledge $120B Climate Finance
Multilateral development banks (MDBs) have pledged $120 billion in climate finance for countries to achieve climate outcomes
COP29 Leaders Discuss Benefits of International Carbon Market Standards
Three COP 29 leaders emulate how International Carbon Market Standards and the actual implementation will enable the world to mitigate climate action
Climate finance Target: Real or Hogwash?
India is advocating for a $1 trillion annual climate finance target at the Azerbaijan United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29
Corporates Power Drive Climate Change Solutions
100 CEOs and executives from the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders urged world leaders to meet Paris Agreement objectives.
India’s Climate Policies Can Reduce 4 Billion Tons of CO2 emissions
India’s current climate policies on the power, transportation, and residential sectors can reduce about 4 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2020 and 2030
$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
5 Statements UN Climate Secretary Made to Step Up Climate Finance
The UN Climate Secretary made pertinent observations about the co-relation between climate finance and climate action. These 5 statements sum up his sentiments.
India Working on International Cooperation to Empower Global South
India is prioritizing international cooperation and is assessing its financial requirements at COP29 to set quantifiable goals.
COP29: Hope for Climate Mitigation and Climate Fund
Climate incidents have played global havoc. The loss and damage are yet to be established. All eyes are now on COP29
COP29: Climate Talks Must be the Focus
COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan highlight the need for financial aid from rich countries and cooperation between CSA for climate solutions
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
