Planet heading toward 'climate chaos': UN chief urges global leaders to cut emissions, keep promises on climate financing
The landmark Paris agreement adopted in 2015 to address climate change called for global temperatures to rise a maximum of 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of the century compared to pre-industrial times, and as close as possible to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Manish Kumar Shrivastava
Nov 18, 2017, 19:34 PM ISTIndia pitches for transparency at Montreal protocol conference
Besides highlighting absence of verifiable historical data is a challenge in establishing a baseline for both developed and developing countries, India has also submitted a Conference Room Paper (CRP) aimed at improving the transparency and flexibility of the Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol (MLF).
Jul 21, 2016, 14:31 PM ISTBarack Obama called Narendra Modi to discuss ongoing Paris climate change talks
US President Barack Obama called India`s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing Paris climate change talks, the White House said.
Dec 09, 2015, 00:52 AM ISTPope launches special Catholic Jubilee year of mercy
Uttering a centuries-old command, Pope Francis opened a "Holy Door" of St Peter`s basilica on Tuesday to kick off an extraordinary Jubilee year on the theme of mercy.
Dec 09, 2015, 00:36 AM ISTParis climate meet reaches draft deal, India's concerns visible
The 48-page draft, that still contains all the unresolved options on the key issues at stake, will form the basis on which ministers from across the globe, will try to formulate a binding deal.
Dec 05, 2015, 21:23 PM ISTModi-Sharif hold 'casual meeting' on margins of Paris meet
Amid ongoing turbulence in Indo-Pak relations, Prime Minister Narendra chose to take a step further and shake hand with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ahead of Climate Conference in Paris on Monday.
Nov 30, 2015, 16:00 PM ISTFrench President Hollande welcomes Modi at CoP 21 climate summit
French President Francois Hollande on Monday welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as world leaders gathered here for the inauguration of the CoP 21 climate summit.
Nov 30, 2015, 15:41 PM ISTParis Climate Conference: Watch LIVE webcast here
World leaders opened an historic summit in the French capital on Monday aimed at ending decades of political gridlock and forging an elusive agreement to avert calamitous global warming.
Nov 30, 2015, 15:25 PM ISTParis Climate Conference: 5 reasons why chances are better this time
World leaders launch a whirlwind day of talks in the French capital on Monday aimed at forging an elusive agreement to stave off calamitous global warming.
Nov 30, 2015, 10:46 AM IST"Can't be bullied," India to focus on 'Climate justice' in Paris
The PM Modi will address the summit in the plenary conference hall "Seine" on Monday at the leaders` event where the aim of the summit is to reach a landmark global deal on limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Nov 30, 2015, 09:31 AM ISTPM Modi congratulates Zee News for its efforts to promote energy conservation
While taking about the importance of clean fuel during his regular radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi mentioned one of the news report telecasted on Zee News.
Nov 29, 2015, 11:49 AM ISTIndia's plan to cut emissions indicates 'seriousness': UN chief
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, widely known as Conference of Parties (CoP 21), will take place from November 30 to December 11 in Paris.
Nov 25, 2015, 13:30 PM IST