The minister said that India is committed to both domestic action and multilateral cooperation on climate change
When contacted, a spokesperson of the Environment Ministry said the Indian negotiators do not wish to comment "as negotiations are going on"
They say fossil fuel use in Global North has risen, call it "double standards towards climate equity"; note that climate finance from developed nations continues to fall short of $100 bn a year goal
India's presidency must make G20 more relevant
The inaction of many developed countries has potential to stall talks and deal a devastating blow to hopes of the developing world for the establishment of a loss and damage funding facility at COP27
The ministers of BASIC countries met on the sidelines of COP27 on Tuesday as the negotiations enter the final phase
Several welcomed the SCCF's dedicated focus on Small Island Developing States as a key avenue of climate finance that is otherwise lacking
Seoul will contribute 1.2 billion won per annum to the Adaptation Fund over the next three years from 2023, Yonhap news agency reported, citing a statement by the ministry
'Both domestic exploration and buying stake in overseas mineral mines is on the agenda'
In 2022 and 2021, India stood at the 10th spot on the CCPI, while in 2020, it ranked ninth
Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi said that India is committed towards meeting its obligation on climate change and has already started intense coal gasification drive
The focus of a majority remains on distributing free and subsidised coal-based power
Reiterates its climate goals in its National Statement
Live news updates: The UN said that it took about 12 years for the world population to grow from 7 to 8 billion
Experts say India will need systemic changes in policy and electricity infrastructure to quickly ramp up its renewable energy capacity
A new IEA report says the world must move quickly to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from coal significantly in order to avoid severe impacts from climate change
Economic losses from extreme climate events have rocketed in Asia, causing a total damage of $35.6 billion and affecting nearly 50 million people, says the report
The initiative will champion inclusive cooperation to address water related challenges and solutions across climate change adaptation
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