Affidavits in SC flag ‘two-fold’ damage to natural forests
Affidavits filed in the Supreme Court flagged concerns over a two-fold destruction of the country’s…
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BRICS bloc proposes more multilateralism, sustainable development of Global South
US President Donald Trump threatens countries who align with BRICS with 10% additional tariff for…
Climate Talks in 2025: Converging Crises, Rising Stakes, and Diminished Returns
Even as 2025 risks becoming a year of deferral on climate action, key moments ahead—from…
Countries agree 10% increase for UN climate budget
More than 200 countries have agreed to increase the budget of the UN Framework Convention…
Targeted co-financing can solve the challenge of just transition in emerging economies: Report
Blended finance models can also help by attracting private infrastructure for building infrastructure and funding…
India calls for more climate contributions ahead of Bonn climate talks
In a “succinct and strongly-worded” submission to UN Climate Change ahead of the Bonn climate…
Investment in adaptation finance gives 10-fold returns: Study
The WRI study found that for every $1 invested in adaptation and resilience efforts, there…
Supreme Court seeks government response on 700 heat wave deaths in 2024
Following a plea highlighting 700 heatwave deaths last year, India’s Supreme Court served a notice…
India releases draft framework of Climate Finance Taxonomy
This will be a key enabler in India’s quest to achieve net zero by 2070,…
Trump’s trade war revives a vital old question: Can the Global South go its own way?
Even as US and China begin talks, the Global South should not play ball and…