Page 9 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
COP-15: India to mobilise domestic finance for biodiversity conservation
15th COP to Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) ended on a high note with nearly 200 countries adopting a historic deal to preserve nature and reverse damage to ecosystems
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Text of UN biodiversity pact agreed at COP15 with 2030 vision released
After two days of agreeing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP15 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, the final text of the historic framework has been released
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India to bolster carbon trading market with stabilisation fund: Sources
Money in the fund would be used by a market regulator to buy carbon credits if prices fell too low, an officials said
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Infosys recognised with 'A' score for transparency on climate change
Infosys has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual 'A List'
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The planet gets short-changed again
It's time we looked at planetary ecology as an inter-connected system demanding a comprehensive approach
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India's subsidies for renewable energy, electric vehicles doubled in FY 22
A new study by International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), however, said it will be critical for govt carry on the momentum in coming years
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Bill Gates upbeat on climate innovation even if 1.5 deg C goal out of reach
Given "the overall scale of our industrial economy, we're going to have to do mind-blowing work to stay below 2 degrees," he said
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'DSI adoption at COP15 can financially help protect biodiversity in India'
At COP15, developing countries have maintained that benefits resulting from DSI should also be shared equitably
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UN chief to convene 'no-nonsense' climate ambition summit in Sept next year
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced that he will convene a no-nonsense climate ambition summit in September next year where countries will have to come with credible and new action plans
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Asian bourses join billion-dollar race to launch new carbon exchanges
Trading and prices have slumped, while concerns mount about how much offsets actually contribute to fighting climate change
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COP15 adopts biodiversity reversal plan to save 30% of land, water by 2030
Montreal deal also aims to provide critical financing to developing world; draft calls for raising $200 billion by 2030 for biodiversity, with a plan that could provide another $500 billion
S Korea's sea level rises nearly 10 cm over 33 yrs due to climate change
The sea level rose 15.4 cm over the past 62 years, or 2.49 mm per year
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Climate change resulting in itchy eyes and runny nose, shows research
By 2050, airborne pollen loads will significantly increase as a result of climate change, according to a team led by Panos Georgopoulos
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Bhupender Yadav makes plea to boost environmental funding at COP15
India's Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has expressed hope that the COP15 will put in place the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
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NASA launches first-ever mission SWOT to observe nearly all water on Earth
SWOT will cover the entire Earth's surface between 78 degrees south and 78 degrees north latitude at least once every 21 days
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Area-based targets for biodiversity conservation not acceptable: India
Bhupender Yadav said: "Our experience shows that area-based targets are a one-size-fits-all approach that is not acceptable."
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Global cholera surge likely accelerated by climate change, warns WHO
Available data points to cases of infection in around 30 countries, whereas in the previous five years, fewer than 20 countries reported infections, on average
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Top Headlines: Climate tariff walls, coffee diplomacy at G20 and more
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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Climate change: What would a more sustainable Fifa World Cup look like?
Paris 2024 Olympics will be climate positive, organisers claim
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270 urban forest projects approved since 2020: Govt tells Parliament
Nagar Van Yojana, launched in 2020, aims to enhance green cover, biodiversity in cities
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