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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicClimate Crisis

Topic: Climate Crisis

India is 9th worst-affected due to extreme weather events. Dominica & Myanmar top the list

A not-for-profit organisation, Germanwatch, has released its latest report, ‘Climate Risk Index 2026’, on 11 November.

From climate change to infra collapse, why deadly floods have become Northeast’s new normal

New Delhi: The Northeast was battered by devastating floods this year, displacing thousands and claiming dozens of lives. Experts say it's time the government...

SubscriberWrites: Role of the UN in Climate Change

Despite COP28's modest progress, global inaction, rising emissions, and geopolitical chaos threaten climate goals—leaving sustainability a sidelined dream amid mounting crises.

COP29 concluded with meaningful progress, says UNDP

The UNDP Administrator hailed the carbon market framework and the $300 billion pledged by developed nations as affirmations of the Paris Agreement's commitment.

SubscriberWrites: Defining future through sustainable development and climate action

According to the Asian Development Bank, if meaningful adaptation strategies are not implemented, climate-related damage could erase over 10% of the global GDP by 2050.

Maryam Nawaz wants Pakistan & India to tackle smog together. Policymakers are skeptical

Dawar Hameed Butt, co-director of the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative told ThePrint that it's late for smog diplomacy at this point, since crop burning subsides by the second week of November.

Water demand is rising fast. Few realise how it impacts the climate crisis

While the world is not there yet on climate change mitigation, there is growing engagement with decarbonisation. This can be capitalised on to respond on the water issue.

India recorded 67,637 heat stroke cases, 374 deaths between March and 25 July, govt tells Parliament

West Bengal registered highest number of heat stroke deaths at 102, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. MP reported the highest number of heat stroke cases at 12,765.

MIFF showcases films on human-planet connection, sustainable living

Movies like ‘Saving The Dark', ‘Lakshman-Rekha’ focus on the impact of climate change.

Climate architecture has an unlikely model—termite mounds. They’re self-cooling, sustainable

Thousands of termites work in unison to construct these durable, protective structures that have sophisticated cooling and ventilation systems built-in.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.