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Topic: COP27

Saleemul Huq was the force behind COP27’s loss & damages fund. Now, UN must name it after him

True to his name, Bangladeshi-British scientist Saleemul Huq fought for climate reparations for vulnerable nations till his last breath.

Key to net-zero strategy, India’s solar power capacity grew by over 6,000 times in past 12 yrs

India’s progress with solar power can be attributed to a combination of policy interventions, favourable market conditions, and that India gets approximately 300 sunny days a year.

Britain approves first coal mine in decades despite climate targets, draws criticism

The new deep coal in northwest England will produce high-polluting fuel used in steelmaking, drawing criticism from opposition parties, climate activists including Greta Thunberg and Greenpeace.

Russia-Ukraine war, Iran protests, economic recession — what happened & what did not in 2022

A round-up of news stories that dominated the year, and the outlook for 2023.

Our take on Gehlot-Pilot rivalry, World Cup football and India-Australia FTA—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

18 out of 20 sponsors for COP27 had links to fossil fuel industry, says report

The summit was criticised extensively for allowing Coke as a sponsor, but there was less furore surrounding the others.

Modi told the world India choosing renewable energy over coal but politics playing a drag

If Modi wants to be seen as a true statesman, he must deliver on the promises he has made to the world, even if this doesn’t reap dividends politically at home.

In a historic first, rich countries will pay for losses and damages caused by climate change

Loss and damages fund has long been a demand of the developing world, which is facing the brunt of climate change. At COP27, talks over the fund nearly broke down late Saturday.

Our take on India’s first private rocket launch, Mehrauli murder and COP27—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

On Camera

India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

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.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

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.