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Topic: COP27

COP27: Don’t demand climate ambition if you can’t provide for it, India to developed nations

At a roundtable, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said increasing climate ambition required ‘public action’.

Dubious sponsorship & empty pledges: Why climate activists are accusing COP27 of ‘greenwashing’

The event drew criticism after reports said activists from African nations had been prevented from participating, and a petition to remove Coca-Cola as sponsor.

At COP27, India unveils long-term strategy to reach net zero, prioritises energy & food security

Called the 'Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy', the 121-page document focuses on 'strategic transition' of several high-emission sectors, namely electricity and transport.

Germany warns its COP27 delegation of Egyptian spies at the climate summit

In an email, German federal police warned delegates of 'overt & covert surveillance through photography and videography' by Egyptian agents, according to a Reuters' source.

UN group flags ‘bogus net zero pledges’ by non-state entities, recommend ways to ensure delivery

The ‘Integrity Matters' guidelines by the High‐Level Expert Group on Net Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities were launched at the ongoing COP27 climate change summit in Egypt.

Climate challenge and ‘Chinese-style modernisation’ aren’t at odds with each other for Xi Jinping

China and India’s approach to international cooperation may appear to be different in multiple spheres, but when it comes to climate change, there are many areas of convergence.

Island nations want ‘highly polluting’ emerging economies China and India to pay for climate change

By Valerie Volcovici and Aidan Lewis SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - Highly polluting emerging economies including China and India should pay into a climate compensation fund to help countries

There can be no effective climate policy without peace, says Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy

By Gloria Dickie and William James SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) -Russia's invasion of Ukraine has distracted world governments from efforts to combat climate change, Ukrainian President Volodymyr

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.