Global South
The perspectives, challenges and responses of the Global South matter in climate action. Their stories are central.
Oil and Gas Expansion Risks leaving Africa Mired in Debt: Report
In some countries, natural gas is extracted for external markets while millions of domestic citizens remain without electricity or clean cooking facilities
Nearly Half of Climate-Vulnerable Countries Outpace US in Solar Adoption: Report
A new report by global energy think tank, Ember found that nearly half of the countries in the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20), a group of 74 climate-vulnerable nations across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific, representing 1.7 billion people, have already surpassed the United States in solar penetration.
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Coffee supply in Global South hit due to rising temperatures: Report
Coffee, one of the most loved beverages across the world, is now in the crosshairs of climate change. Rising temperatures are harmful for coffee production, and climate change is increasing the number of days with coffee-harming temperatures, found a new report by Climate Central.
Climate change made recent South American wildfires 3 times more likely: Report
According to a new report by the World Weather Attribution, climate change has impacted the weather in such a way that it made the recent wildfires in South America around 2.5 to 3 times more likely.
Africa Records Fastest Year of Solar Growth as Installation Rises
A new report by Global Solar Council (GSC) found that Africa recorded its fastest year of solar growth in 2025, with installations rising by 54% year-on-year. The growth was attributed to two parallel solar transitions, utility-scale projects funded mainly by public and development finance, and rapidly expanding privately financed rooftop and distributed systems.
Climate change intensified cyclones in South Asia significantly: Report
This year, recent cyclones in Asia like Ditwah and Senyar, which claimed more than 1,600 lives, became more intense due to human-induced climate change. This was the central finding of an analysis by the World Weather Attribution.
Disproportionate burden on Global South for forest plantations: Study
One of the best ways to reach net-zero goals is to plant and restore forests. Benefits range from greater carbon sequestration to more oxygen in the atmosphere. However, this requires a great deal of land. Therein lies the problem. Planting and restoring forests also have negative impacts on other factors such as biodiversity, food security, water resources.
Shifting monsoon patterns behind cloudbursts in Uttarakhand and Kashmir
In the Indian Himalayas, there were two deadly extreme weather events that led to deaths of dozens in two different states — Uttarakhand, and Kashmir. Both events were cloudbursts. In Uttarakhand’s Dharali, sudden and intense rainfall unleashed flash floods, leading to the damage of homes and other buildings. Thanks to early warnings, the number of casualties were less — five, according to official count.