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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

Shashi Tharoor misunderstands the diaspora—we are not proxies for India in the US

India deserves a stronger voice on the global stage. But, expecting Indian Americans, increasingly under attack from both ends, to continue sacrificing and paying for it is not a sound strategy.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.