Climate Talks

Battle lines drawn over coal at UN climate talks

The dirtiest of fossil fuels still generates 40 percent of the world's electricity, and none of the countries that truly depend on it were on hand to take the "no coal" pledge.

Nov 17, 2017, 15:10 PM IST

Climate pledges: Who promised what?

Some 185 countries submitted pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ahead of UN climate talks aiming to close on Friday with a historic climate deal.

Dec 11, 2015, 10:18 AM IST

We may face worse climate outlook if actions not taken

Climate outlook may be worse than feared, according to a new global study.

Dec 10, 2015, 20:24 PM IST

For climate action, give us cash: India tells rich nations

Developing countries are hamstrung by a poverty-reduction imperative mixed with the expense of energy from renewable sources like wind and water.

Dec 05, 2015, 00:27 AM IST

Negotiators kick start marathon talks for climate deal

The Paris climate conference will, for the first time in over 20 years of UN negotiations, aims to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement.

Dec 01, 2015, 19:26 PM IST

Paris climate change summit, Day 1: As it happened

The heads of state and governments have gathered in Paris to set the agenda for the Summit, aimed at reaching a landmark global deal on limiting emissions.

 

 

Nov 30, 2015, 23:46 PM IST

Climate talks: Last stop before Paris summit

Climate negotiators split on how to fight global warming and who should foot the bill will grapple today with finalising a draft agreement ahead of a crucial UN summit.

Oct 23, 2015, 12:03 PM IST

'India, China's cooperation important for tackling climate change'

Hillary Clinton argued she already has the experience of handling both India and China on climate change.

Oct 14, 2015, 16:12 PM IST

Expect India to play constructive role in climate talks: White House

Ahead of the Modi-Obama talks in New York next week, the White House has said that it expects India to play a constructive role in the climate talks in Paris later this year.

Sep 24, 2015, 10:10 AM IST