Saudi Arabia presents climate pledge ahead of Paris summit
The pledge, just weeks ahead of a UN Climate summit in Paris, was mainly focused on efforts to diversify the Saudi economy and study the impact on it by international policies to fight climate change.
Nov 11, 2015, 09:26 AM IST
US expects India to contribute more to tackle climate change
India has taken "important steps" in addressing the challenges of climate change, the US said Monday hoping that the country would contribute more to this global effort.
Nov 10, 2015, 03:26 AM IST
Earth in 'uncharted territory' on global warming
Earth has heated up by one degree Celsius (1.6 degrees Fahrenheit), Britain's weather office said today, as greenhouse gases hit record levels just weeks before a crucial climate summit in Paris.
Nov 10, 2015, 03:08 AM IST
French president calls for environmental 'security council'
French President Francois Hollande called Monday for the creation of an "environmental security council" to verify and enforce measures to be adopted at a year-end UN climate summit.
Nov 10, 2015, 01:48 AM IST
US will push for ambitious climate change targets in Paris
The US Monday said it would push for an ambitious climate change aggreement at the upcoming Paris summit that mobilises on-going financial and technical support for climate adaptation, especially in the poorest and most vulnerable countries.
Nov 10, 2015, 01:23 AM 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
Last round of UN climate talks before Paris summit
UN climate negotiators will meet tomorrow for their last session ahead of a major conference in Paris to hammer out the details of what's envisioned to become the most ambitious agreement ever to fight global warming.
Oct 18, 2015, 18:07 PM IST
Russian, Ukrainian leaders hold talks in Paris
A summit reviving a European push to bring peace to eastern Ukraine has ended with a call for the delay of contentious rebel plans to hold local elections this month and for both sides to begin a promised withdrawal of smaller-caliber weapons.
Oct 03, 2015, 03:51 AM IST
In INDC, India pledges to curb greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35%
In the 38-page document, India said that it would need, as per preliminary estimates, around USD 206 billion between 2015 and 2030 for implementing adaptation actions in agriculture, forestry, fisheries infrastructure, water resources and ecosystems.
Oct 02, 2015, 03:25 AM IST
Paris climate deal should be comprehensive, equitable: India
India said developing countries can do more if they are enabled in their efforts with the provision of finance, technology transfer and capacity building support from developed countries.
Oct 02, 2015, 03:22 AM IST
