Paris Climate Change agreement

Amidst US shadow, nearly 200 nations pledge climate action

Nearly 200 nations on Saturday pledged to launch a process next year to start reviewing existing plans to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Nov 19, 2017, 00:03 AM IST

Donald Trump withdraws US from Paris climate accord, targets India, China; world leaders slam decision

The Paris Climate Change Agreement adopted by 194 countries is a historic treaty and cannot be renegotiated, the UNFCCC said on Friday.

Jun 02, 2017, 08:47 AM IST

UN chief calls on world to back Paris climate deal

In his first major speech on climate action on Tuesday, Guterres promised that he will intensify high-level political engagement to "raise the bar" on climate action, Xinhua news agency reported.

May 31, 2017, 10:03 AM IST

Global temperatures warmer by 1.2 degrees; 2016 sets record high for third year running

The WMO confirmed that 2016 has been the hottest year on record, with 2015 as a close second and 2014 taking the third place.

Nov 15, 2016, 17:07 PM IST

India to ratify Paris Climate Change agreement on October 02: PM Modi

India will ratify the Paris Climate Change agreement on October 2.

Sep 25, 2016, 18:48 PM IST

US, China jointly ratify Paris climate accord

The United States and China on Saturday formally joined the Paris climate agreement, handing UN chief Ban Ki-moon the documents that represent a major stride forward for the global accord.

Sep 03, 2016, 09:58 AM IST

Australia risks missing climate change commitments: Report

CSIRO's research has been assisting farmers with tools, technologies and forecasts to manage more frequent and severe droughts.

Feb 22, 2016, 10:50 AM IST