Analysts and campaigners surprised by ambitious measures though remain skeptical about reforestation pledges
Brazil’s promise of 37% cuts in its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2025 has caused a stir in the international community and shown that developing countries can make ambitious commitments to cutting carbon, climate experts have told Diálogo Chino. The cut will be based on…Read more
Though global research points to the link between climate change and dengue, there are no such studies in India where cases of the mosquito-borne disease have surged and spread to new regions
Dengue cases are soaring in India, especially its capital Delhi and its suburbs, which alone have reported more than 3,700 cases and 17 fatalities so far this year , compared to around 995 cases in 2014. Hospitals and clinics across…Read more
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar’s emphasis on sustainable lifestyle is not only futile in its attempt to affect climate negotiations, it is also out of step with the aspirations of modern India
While the world waits to see what India will unveil as its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has sent out mixed signals by asking…Read more
President Xi Jinping promises finance to help developing countries deal with climate change as part of a “common vision” announced with the US at Washington summit
China has promised around US$3 billion of finance for developing countries to cut carbon emissions and adapt to climate change, the first big commitment by Beijing on helping vulnerable nations deal with impacts of a warming climate…Read more
A leaked preamble to the country’s climate change plan says it will focus on renewable energy, while seeking global climate justice, finance and technology from rich nations
India is scheduled to announce its contribution to the global fight against climate change on October 1, according to a leaked version of the preamble to the document. The preamble to the country’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution…Read more
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