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October 10, 2025 6:06 PM

India Calls for Integration of Indigenous Knowledge in Climate Action at IUCN Summit

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh led India’s intervention at a high-level roundtable with IUCN President Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. The se...

July 8, 2025 4:12 PM

Heatwaves, droughts and wildfires costing Europe billions each year

Extreme heat and worsening drought situations are gripping large parts of Europe, sparking wildfires, triggering red alerts and intensifying global calls for effective climate actions. Driven by climate change, scientists warn, these conditions signa...

July 7, 2025 6:01 AM

BRICS nations support India’s bid to host COP 33; call for stronger climate action

Leaders of the BRICS nations on Sunday welcomed India’s candidacy to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028. In a joint declaration at the 17th BRICS Summit, t...

June 10, 2025 9:36 AM

France, Brazil launch initiative to scale up ocean-focused climate action

On the first day of the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), France and Brazil have launched a landmark international initiative to dramatically scale up ocean-focused climate action. The Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Challenge calls ...

March 25, 2025 7:12 PM

Ambitious climate action could boost global 2040 GDP by 0.2%, says OECD study

Accelerated climate action could boost global GDP by 0.2% by 2040 compared with current policies, a study showed on Tuesday, as delegates from 40 countries meet in Berlin to shape the agenda for the COP30 summit in Brazil later this year. An analysi...

December 14, 2023 9:30 AM

COP28 delivers historic consensus in Dubai to accelerate climate action

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) has come to a historic close, marking a turning point in global efforts to combat climate change. A landmark agreement, aptly named "The UAE Consensus," was reached by 198 participating Parties, outlining an...

December 9, 2023 2:31 PM

Saudi Arabia’s Green Initiative Steals the Spotlight at COP28, Spurring Global Climate Action

Dubai, December 9, 2023 – The Saudi Green Initiative Forum, a beacon of environmental advocacy, has dominated discussions at the ongoing COP28 summit, as world leaders converge to address the pressing issues of climate change. Held under the theme ...

December 8, 2023 4:56 PM

Sustainable Future: Mission LiFE showcases india’s leadership in climate initiatives

As the global community grapples with the pressing need to address climate change, India assumes a leading role in empowering its youth to spearhead sustainable solutions. The "Youth Actions on Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)" event at COP28's India...

November 11, 2023 6:51 PM

COP28 aims to prop up climate action, reinforcing Paris Agreement as a global cornerstone

Unprecedented heatwaves wreaked havoc in different parts of the world in July and August of last year, triggering disruptions such as forest fires, water and food shortages, and deadly hurricanes. These events have propelled a global push for effecti...

October 3, 2023 11:02 AM

Extreme weather conditions around the globe! What is to be blamed?

Fiona in Nova Scotia, Daniel in Libya, tornado in China, heavy rainfall in India, heatwaves in Europe, flooding in Spain. Over the last few months, different climate hazards have taken place in different countries around the world. Scientists say cli...