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Topic: Climate

India’s climate demands were once moral claims. Now ICJ says they’re international law

India now has legal support to demand that donor countries move beyond vague pledges. The ICJ opinion reframes carbon equity as obligations rather than diplomatic asks.

Climate action plans aren’t one-size-fits-all. What suits Mumbai won’t suit Bengaluru

At an online seminar conducted by the Centre de Sciences Humaines and Centre for Policy Research, Jaya Dhindaw of WRI compared the climate action plans of four cities—Mumbai, Bengaluru, Nashik, and Patan.

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.

GEF approves $204 million for UNDP climate, nature projects

The projects aim to create a nature-positive and climate-resilient future, restoring thousands of hectares of land.

What is sustainable cooling? It can help tackle climate crisis

A rethink of building designs is essential to sustainable cooling. Covering building roofs and balconies with greenery can help block the sun’s heat.

Albanese set to visit Tonga for Pacific Islanders Forum

Discussions during the forum will focus on climate resilience, education, and regional security with Pacific leaders.

Sea of opportunity—protecting mangroves & seagrass could boost Indonesia’s new climate targets

Indonesia's blue carbon ecosystems house 22% of the world’s mangroves and 5% of seagrass meadows, making it one of the most important countries for ocean-based climate change mitigation.

Scientists from IITs, TIFR, IITM-Pune in list of first Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar awardees

Ceremony is expected to take place on 23 August where the awards will be conferred by the President.

UNDP calls for massive investment in SIDS Climate Adaptation

Policy brief highlights urgent need to break costly disaster cycle

Biden administration pledges to protect Antarctic Region and promote international cooperation

The new policy outlines a comprehensive vision for cooperation in the areas of climate science, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.