Kyoto Protocol

India to play constructive role in combating climate change, says Harsh Vardhan at UN

The objective of the Paris Agreement is to prevent an increase in global average temperature and keep it well below two degree Celsius.

Nov 06, 2017, 23:50 PM IST

India ratifies second commitment period of Kyoto Protocol

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which commits its Parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets.

Aug 09, 2017, 12:52 PM IST

India calls for ratifying Doha amendments to Kyoto Protocol

India on Wednesday asked the developed countries to ratify the Doha amendments to the Kyoto Protocol by April next year and not to put in "cold storage" the ambition of climate actions in the pre-2020 period.

Nov 17, 2016, 00:25 AM IST

UN chief Ban Ki-moon welcomes India joining Paris climate deal

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed India formally joining the Paris climate change agreement.

Oct 03, 2016, 09:54 AM IST

Why Paris climate conference is important for the world

As the Paris summit opens, 183 countries have submitted pledges for greenhouse gas (GHG) curbs to the UN.

Nov 30, 2015, 20:47 PM IST

China implacable ahead of Paris climate talks

China will not improve on its pledges to control emissions, the country's top climate negotiator said on Thursday ahead of key UN climate change talks in Paris.

Nov 20, 2015, 00:46 AM IST