Climate For Development

It is important to note that past emissions, which have led to the present global crisis, have overwhelmingly come from developed countries. This historical responsibility cannot be wished away

Disequilibrium | A Differentiated Compromise But Faultlines Remain

India has to try and achieve scaling up of renewable energy prospects from the current 12 to 29 per cent and scaling down coal usage for electricity from 61 to 57 per cent over the next decade. A herculean task with many billions of dollars required for investment.

With Landmark Climate Accord, World Marks Turn From Fossil Fuels

Hailed as the first truly global climate deal, committing both rich and poor nations to reining in rising emissions blamed for warming the planet, it sets out a sweeping, long-term goal of eliminating net manmade greenhouse gas output this century

World Leaders Hail Paris Deal On Climate Change

India calls the adoption of the landmark climate change deal as a 'historic day' that promises a 'better future' and creates a 'chapter of hope' in the lives of seven billion people

Developed Countries Not Fulfilling Their Obligations On Climate Change: India

India strongly puts across its point that durable agreement at Paris cannot be crafted by diluting historical responsibilities or by putting the polluters and the victims at the same level

India's Role In Climate Change

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be closely watched as a global leader, and his vision of global emissions reductions will be judged

Chennai Refocus Paris; Businesses Ready To Invest In Low Carbon Economy

The Indian delegation, labelled by many as the spoiler, felt the mood was changing. There is a ‘constructive spirit’ emerging said one India negotiator who did not want to be identified. Contentious issues remain the same, as UNFCCC secretary general Christiana Figueres, has also warned

Chennai Deluge Proves The Importance Of Stronger Commitments At COP21

Most of us ignore climate change agendas as we think it to be too big for an individual to address. Or it is probably somebody else’s problem. The failure here is to associate climate change with our well-being

Developed World Must Walk The Talk, India On Eve Of Climate Summit

India will not be opposing but it will be proposing real changes needed to ensure there is balanced growth and balanced environment

Cutting Through Hot Air In Paris

As one of the fastest growing economies, India’s most effective contribution to climate change is to steer clear of the high carbon growth path. This can be attained through a sustainable development-led approach that promotes development and climate gains simultaneously

RIL, 9 Other Global Oil Firms Commit To Cut Greenhouse Gases