COP27

How caste comes into play when climate changes

April 16, 2023 2:13 pm

Dalit and Adivasi communities have fewer adaptation resources to combat the damage from events related to climate change since they continue to be deprived of socio-economic and political rights and face systemic discrimination.

Pakistan floods to drought in Europe: Major climate change-related events in 2022

December 31, 2022 11:58 am

Here’s a recap of the important events that happened climate-wise in 2022.

Funding the energy transition: India’s G20 presidency must follow lessons from COP27

December 17, 2022 10:04 am

Suranjali Tandon writes: While the release of the long-term low carbon development strategy is a fitting response from India, there needs to be better guidance on the pathway to net zero. The principle of common but differentiated responsibility should not be traded for the promise of finance.

COP27: Joining the dots between Binsar and Sharm El-Sheikh

December 05, 2022 9:09 am

Vikram S Mehta writes: To resolve the environment-development conflict, begin with local initiatives that can be scaled-up and provided market access through support of government and collaborative linkages with corporates, NGOs and specialists

Learnings from COP27: Education as a tool of innovation for the climate change generation

November 30, 2022 8:57 am

Curricula can be infused with scientific and technical know-how alongside indigenous and local knowledge. The cross-cutting imperative should be to foster critical thinking instead of rote learning so that the next generation can embrace complexity and make informed choices.

Money to fight climate change: Are taxes the answer?

November 30, 2022 11:47 am

COP27: The Sharm el-Sheikh agreement includes an estimate of the money required to fight climate change. To meet the demand, corporates will have to step in. New taxes may have to be imposed, and more innovative solutions sought.

Future COPs must focus almost exclusively on ensuring delivery and holding laggards accountable

November 25, 2022 1:10 pm

Arunabha Ghosh and Shikha Bhasin write: India can speak — and act — on behalf of the Global South to ensure that the new L&D financing facility delivers. India must also continue to press for higher volumes of international adaptation funds

At COP27, one hit and many misses

November 23, 2022 8:08 am

At COP27, the decision to set up a loss and damage fund has earned the conference a place among the major milestones in global climate change response. But on many other fronts, the final agreement delivered little.

Shyam Saran writes: At COP27, an old tale – developed countries refuse to pay what they owe

November 22, 2022 3:52 pm

The focus on the loss and damage issue was used to deflect attention from critical issues, including the repeated failure of the developed countries to own up to their historical responsibility for climate change

COP27: One victory, and some big disappointments

November 24, 2022 8:55 am

The COP tried to arrest concerns of vulnerable nations. But it provided no roadmap in transition to clean energy, or mobilising much-needed funds.

Egypt gets ready to host over 190 countries at COP27

November 05, 2022 2:02 pm