Paris climate summit

Exclusive: Piyush Goyal optimistic of reaching a deal at Paris climate summit

Exclusive chat with Power Minister, Piyush Goyal on Paris climate conference.

Nov 30, 2015, 16:31 PM IST

Climate pledges: Who`s doing what?

The voluntary pledges -- dubbed Intended Nationally Determined Contributions or INDCs -- will help cap global warming at two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over pre-Industrial Revolution levels.

Nov 30, 2015, 15:33 PM IST

Paris Climate Change Conference: Five things you must know!

The Paris climate summit is being held in Le Bourget, France, from 30 November to 11 December.  

Nov 30, 2015, 14:31 PM IST

Bill Gates, Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani partner govts for breakthrough in clean technology

Global tech giants Bill Gates, Jack Ma and India's industrialists Ratan Tata and Mukesh Ambani will join hands with governments from both the rich and emerging countries on Monday to kick off the Paris climate talks by pledging billions of dollars of investment in clean energy technologies.

Nov 30, 2015, 09:35 AM IST

World leaders to discuss climate at Paris meet

Delegates are in little doubt that the shadow cast over the French capital by the terror attacks of November 13 that killed 130 people will enhance the chances of a climate agreement.

Nov 29, 2015, 14:45 PM IST

'India going to Paris meet with progressive & proactive stance'

The global climate conference will be held in Paris from November 30 to December 11 to achieve a legally-binding universal agreement on climate change.

 

Nov 27, 2015, 22:01 PM IST

Japan to increase aid for new climate framework

Japan annaounces its plan to increase aid for new climate framework ahead of the UN climate conference in Paris next week.

Nov 26, 2015, 11:56 AM IST

2015 set to be hottest year on record: UN

Based on data for the first 10 months of the year, 2015 will be the warmest year on record, says the World Meteorological Organization.

Nov 26, 2015, 09:34 AM IST

2015 set to be hottest year on record: United Nations

The year 2015 is shaping up to be the hottest on record, the UN's weather agency said today, a week ahead of a crucial climate change summit in Paris.

Nov 25, 2015, 17:52 PM IST

India won't be bullied into a pact at Paris climate talks: Prakash Javadekar

India has made it clear to the West that it will be firm in its negotiations on climate change but will not be cowed down by aggressive postures taken by anyone, including the United States.

Nov 24, 2015, 21:22 PM IST

UN details doubling in weather disasters ahead of climate summit

Preoccupied by the global terror threat, heads of state and government will have their work cut out for them at the 12-day climate summit.

Nov 24, 2015, 03:10 AM IST

Paris climate summit: Huge stakes, deep divides

Still reeling from the worst terrorist attacks in French history, Paris will host nearly 140 world leaders gathering next week to spearhead a climate pact tasked with keeping Earth liveable for humanity.

Nov 23, 2015, 23:19 PM IST

French foreign minister Laurent Fabius to visit India on November 20

France's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Laurent Fabius will visit India on November 20 and 21.

Nov 20, 2015, 00:32 AM IST

Paris summit: Youths warn of disastrous impact

Young people warn that failure to achieve an agreement in Paris will not only have a disastrous impact on environmental issues but will also undermine key social problems.

Nov 19, 2015, 21:41 PM IST

Al Gore hopeful of Paris climate summit success

Gore, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his work on climate change, spoke before launching a 24-hour global event to beat the drum for urgent climate action ahead of the summit meant to forge a pact to limit global warming.

Nov 14, 2015, 09:28 AM IST

Need $13.5 trn for full implementation of climate pledges: IEA

The energy industry needs a strong and clear signal from the Paris Climate Summit, the IEA has said.

Oct 22, 2015, 00:04 AM IST

Paris climate summit must deliver long-term framework: US

Rice said the world is in a position to achieve a meaningful agreement in Paris.

Oct 13, 2015, 16:23 PM IST