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G7 way off-track in emission cuts to achieve 1.5degC target; finding significant as WMO says Asia 'global disaster capital'

India, April 25 -- Present policies mostly paper tigers; India need greater ministerial integration to counter climate impacts, say experts Two reports, both released on April 23, have exposed the gr... Read More


Global plastic profiles: How is the Global North helping the South tackle plastic pollution?

India, April 25 -- Capacity-building, technical assistance and technology transfer to poor countries aims to advance a resilient and sustainable approach to plastic management that benefits all Partie... Read More


Global plastic profiles: Can a dedicated financial mechanism beat global plastic pollution?

India, April 25 -- Such a mechanism can provide predictable, sustainable and adequate resources to support implementation efforts in developing countries The provisions outlined in the text aim to es... Read More


Global plastic profiles: How well are countries tracking and monitoring the plastic supply chain?

India, April 25 -- To ensure effective management and regulation, Parties are required to monitor and track the production, imports and exports of chemicals and polymers used in plastic production On... Read More


Global plastic profiles: Where do countries stand on a 'just transition' for the plastic industry?

India, April 25 -- A just transition approach prioritises addressing social and economic impacts associated with transitioning by providing support to affected workers and communities The concept of ... Read More


Deadly floods kill 38 in Kenya, destroy farmlands, property

India, April 24 -- Prolonged, large-scale crop loss, especially in key places considered as breadbaskets like central and western Kenya and Rift Valley regions, is likely to result in food security ch... Read More


Africa's megacities threatened by heat, floods, disease - urgent action needed to start greening, climate adaptation

India, April 24 -- Cities can adapt by creating new zoning regulations, restoring wetlands to protect against floods and planning green infrastructure Cities cover just 3 per cent of the planet. But ... Read More


General Elections 2024: Elections in the time of heatwaves

India, April 24 -- The Election Commission of India has made preparations to ensure voter safety and accessibility amid the predictionof blistering heatwaves Amid scorching heatwaves sweeping across ... Read More


Environment in elections: Will climate change alter voting dynamics in Ladakh?

India, April 24 -- Scientists, journalists and others are confident that warning signs in the cold desert & Sonam Wanghchuk's fast have made environment a poll issue; its impact on voting though remai... Read More


UN carbon credits document raises concerns; CSE highlights need for local community access, transparency

India, April 24 -- Supervisory Body's criteria or rationale for fees to be levied on communities with concerns missing from Article 6.4 A key document from a body overseeing the United Nations (UN) c... Read More