Page 19 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
Ahead of UN climate conference, young African climate activists speak out
'Africa is responsible for only 3% to 4% of global emissions despite having 17% of the world's population but it is more vulnerable than most places'
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What is 'loss and damage' compensation at COP27 and who should pay?
The COP27 summit follows a year of such disasters, from floods that killed more than 1,700 people in Pakistan to drought withering crops in China, Africa and the U.S.
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Climate activists glue themselves to paintings in Madrid's Prado museum
In the weeks leading up to the COP27 climate change summit in Egypt, groups of climate activists have staged a number of related protests
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Emmaunel Macron welcomes questions on climate change ahead of COP27
French President Emmanuel Macron released a selfie video on social media platforms Saturday asking the public to send him questions about what France should do about climate change and biodiversity
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COP27: Need clarity on climate finance for developing countries, says India
Along with other developing countries, India will ramp up pressure on rich nations to deliver on this promise
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COP27: IMF identifies 3 crucial areas for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
'If we do not take action now, the damage and devastation brought on by climate change will only get worse,' says IMF
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COP27: Host resort town gives Egypt tight grip over climate protests
In past statements, officials have pledged to allow protest and participation from activists
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Red Cross warns of disastrous consequences of climate change ahead of COP27
"When climate shocks occur in countries with limited food, water and economic resources, people's lives, health, and livelihoods are threatened," the statement said.
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Over 120 leaders at climate talks; 'activists will get space', says Egypt
Aboulmagd said recent scientific reports highlighted the urgency of tackling global warming
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to lead India at COP27 in Egypt
India is fully engaged with the process and is supportive of the efforts by Egypt government for substantive outcomes at COP 27
Why G20 summits have become an R & R break for overworked heads of govts
Since the Pittsburgh summit in 2009, G20 Summits have achieved what all such talk shops do - almost nothing
UN chief Guterres wants climate adaptation to be treated with seriousness
The UNEP Adaptation Gap report makes clear that the world is failing to protect people from the here-and-now impacts of the climate crisis
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UN chief Antonio Guterres warns planet is heading toward 'climate chaos'
Reports have painted a clear and bleak picture of global-warming greenhouse gas emissions still growing at record levels instead of going down 45% by 2030 as scientists say must happen.
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Instead of phasing down coal the world is burning it more than ever
Outside of China and India, plans for new production capacity are limited. Along with expectations that gas will remain costly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine,
 "Instead of phasing down coal the world is burning it more than ever")
India will demand 'action' from developed nations at COP27: Bhupender Yadav
Yadav asserted that India is one of the few countries who have met the climate targets set in Paris in 2015
GM mustard awaits a 'competent authority' as uncertainty surrounds
Uncertainty surrounds the second attempt to introduce the genetically modified oilseed
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McKinsey lists 10 steps to decarbonise India while pursuing economic growth
India emits a net 2.9 gigatons of carbon-dioxide equivalent every year, third-largest globally, as of 2019, according to a report recently released by McKinsey Sustainability
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Finance, tech transfer, capacity building on India's agenda for COP27
India will also seek clarity on loan availability, credit mechanisms and insurance requirements for adaptation finance
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Adaptation target not keeping pace with growing risks: UNEP Report
Adaptation finance flows to developing countries are 5 to 10 times below estimated needs
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Climate change targets pose stark challenge for the developing world
Floods and drought, hurricanes and heat waves will make the path out of poverty much more difficult. But trying to limit climate change poses its own set of problems for the developing world
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