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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Topic: COP26

Even if all 2030 climate targets are met, the planet will heat by 2.7℃ this century. That’s not OK

Time is fast running out to avert more dangerous climate changes, and the world cannot afford a missed opportunity at COP26

India should commit to emission cuts at COP26, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia in new paper

Montek Singh Ahluwalia says India doesn’t need to reach net zero by 2050, but it ‘cannot keep emitting without a reduction'.

Like pandemic, climate fight will test govts’ ability to adapt. We must not fail this time

What matters today, as leaders and officials from nearly 200 nations prepare to meet for COP26, is what the past two years have taught us about managing a disaster foretold.

Why India must change rules after COP26, let rich nations pay it to hit climate change targets

India is not committing to net zero emissions at COP26, but one day it will need to. This is the time to initiate legal and regulatory changes and allow finance to flow in.

What is COP26, why it is important & India’s role at the climate change conference

COP26 will be held in Glasgow from 31 October-12 November. ThePrint explains its importance, India’s stake in climate change, and upcoming negotiations.

Modi to discuss economic & health recovery from Covid, climate change at G20, COP-26

In his departure statement, Modi said he will visit Rome and the Vatican City between 29 and 31 October, following which he will be in Glasgow, UK on 1 and 2 November.

COP26 opportunity to move from words to actions, can’t rely on govt action alone, experts say

US Consulate in Mumbai, think-tank Atlantic Council's South Asia Center and CII discuss how climate action requires the 'speed and scale' of private industries too.

2020 deadline missed, developed countries now hope to deliver $100 bn climate finance by 2023

‘Climate Delivery Plan’ released ahead of UN climate change conference (COP26) outlines agenda & timetable for developed countries to deliver monetary help to low-income nations.

How COP26 can make up for the failure of 25 previous conferences to tackle climate change

Besides addressing challenges like gender equality & effective global accords, the countries must resolve the centuries-old disputes between colonial nations & their former empires.

India to seek compensation for climate damages caused by rich, developed countries at COP26

The Indian delegation also plans to bring up the point of fairness and climate finance during the 6th Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.