Loose ends persist with COP 25 high-level segment set to kick off
Environment ministers and government delegates from around the world have descended on Madrid as the…
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COP25: Week 1 ends with little progress, on us now on ministers to deliver on sticking issues
The COP 25 in Madrid opened on December 2 with a clear mandate of resolving…
India’s tribals fight for their lands; govt withdraws proposed amendment to forest act
Forest land in India is also in danger of being lost to development. But forest…
US notifies UN of its decision to leave Paris accord, but may not lose its seat at climate talks
While the US has officially begun the process of pulling out of the Paris Agreement…
790% rise in environmental crimes in India between 2016 and 2017: NCRB data
Environmental crimes in India shot up 790% between 2016 and 2017 – from 4,732 to…
Voluntary carbon markets should continue post 2020. Here’s why
Jai Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Rattani The Paris Agreement becomes operational next year, yet there…
After a summit of despair, comes a season of hope
As the hunt for new global leaders for climate action heats up, the UK is…
Recycle water, maintain accounts of amount used, India’s green tribunal tells industries
With an aim to curb industries’ unregulated use of water, a recent directive by India’s…
UN Climate Action Summit falls short on expectations
All expectations of announcement of concrete action at the UN Climate Action Summit came crashing…
The UN CAS: A summit of great expectations
The clock is ticking. Climate change is destroying our lands and oceans. While the acceptance…