It is abundantly clear that the world is being battered by extreme weather events because of climate change. It is also equally clear that the burden of these devastations is disproportionate — they hit the poor in the poorest countries hardest. Climate finance is not just payment or reparations needed to mitigate and adapt to […]
India Submits its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to UNFCCC – EQ Mag
With this release, India joins the select list of less than 60 parties that have submitted their LT LEDS to UNFCCC. India submitted its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), during the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) today. The Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy was launched […]
India Pledges Sustainable Agriculture Action Agenda At COP26 – EQ Mag Pro
Strapline: India, along with 26 countries signed sustainable agriculture action agenda for less polluting farming practices During the first week of the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), India signed up for sustainable agriculture action agenda. The ‘Sustainable Agriculture Policy Action Agenda for the Transition to […]
What to Expect on Climate and Finance at COP26 – EQ Mag Pro
The success of COP26 may hinge on whether countries can agree on a host of thorny issues related to climate finance. The most recent IPCC report confirmed the urgent need to accelerate climate action to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) as specified in the Paris Agreement. To do that, developing […]
Indore Municipal Corporation Lists Seven More Green Projects to Boost Its Revenue
INDORE: After registering three of its projects under VCS (verified carbon standard, USA) programme, Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has now prepared a list of seven environment-friendly projects that can generate carbon credits and help the civic body earn revenue. IMC commissioner Pratibha Pal said that preparations to club over half-a-dozen projects eligible to get registration […]
Green Climate Fund Accredits Morocco’s Agency For Sustainable Energy
Rabat : The Green Climate Fund (GCF) accredited Morocco’s Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) in a virtual conference on July 1. The GCF, established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), “aims to support a paradigm shift in the global response to climate change,” according to the UN’s environment programme’s website. The […]
Adani Green Energy Gains After Q4 PAT Grows 63% YoY to Rs 104 cr
Adani Green Energy rose 1.33% to Rs 1,080 after the company’s consolidated net profit soared 62.5% to Rs 104 crore on 41.3% surge in net sales to Rs 979 crore in Q4 FY21 over Q4 FY20. The sale of energy for Q4 FY21 increased by 24% Y-o-Y (year-on-year) to 1,614 million units as against 1,303 […]
Climate finance still not on table for developing countries: Javadekar
Climate finance promised in 2009 under the Paris agreement are still “not on the table” for developing countries, Javadekar said. Climate finance of USD 100 billion a year and green technologies for mitigation actions promised in 2009 under the Paris agreement are still “not on the table” for developing countries, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said […]
The UAE is a natural partner for Europe’s sustainable future
The EU continues to show global leadership in addressing climate change. With its European Green Deal and climate objectives shortly to be enshrined into law, the bloc has set a clear direction for realising its ambition to be the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050. Climate change, however, is a global challenge. To reduce global greenhouse […]
How Biden Can Make the US a Global Leader on Climate Action
Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. presidential election offers new hope in the fight against climate change, both within U.S. borders and around the globe. During his first speech as president-elect, Biden committed to restore the United States’ standing in the world. And all signs suggest that tackling the growing climate crisis — and collaborating with other […]
