India had been under pressure from developed states like the US to raise its climate ambitions and commit to a net-zero target by 2050. However, it dug its heels.
Discussions over the past week produced continuous clashes over both objectives and timelines on climate, and divisions were on display over the date for achieving net zero emissions.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said developing countries have massively stepped up their climate actions since 2009, but there is no 'matching ambition' from developed nations.
At the World Leaders Summit opening ceremony, the UK PM will urge countries to take concrete steps on phasing out coal, accelerate transition to e-vehicles, and halt deforestation.
COP26 will be held in Glasgow from 31 October-12 November. ThePrint explains its importance, India’s stake in climate change, and upcoming negotiations.
The surge in Musk’s net worth is powered by an order of 1 lakh Tesla vehicles from US-based car rental company Hertz, which sent electric vehicle giant’s shares surging by 13% Monday.
For New Delhi, SAFTA and CEPA will be critical. Such frameworks could institutionalise economic ties with Bangladesh, making them resilient to political disruptions.
Sanyal, an economist & member of the Economic Advisory Council to PM, also suggests that if India is to import parts from China, why not allow Chinese companies to manufacture in India.
Referring to current situation, General Upendra Dwivedi says it is stable but not normal; instead, sensitive. He adds the diplomatic side can only come up with certain options.
How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?
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