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Topic: COP29

Climate activists diss profit-driven COP29, say socialist action can bring change

‘Climate change is treated as a business opportunity rather than an urgent crisis,’ said environment secretary Leena Nandan at IIC, implicating the richer nations.

COP29 concluded with meaningful progress, says UNDP

The UNDP Administrator hailed the carbon market framework and the $300 billion pledged by developed nations as affirmations of the Paris Agreement's commitment.

Emerging economies, including India, criticise $300 bn COP29 climate finance deal as insufficient

The target, hailed by UN as 'insurance policy for humanity against global warming', aims to help 'poorer nations' cope with climate change.

‘Climate finance’ for the Pacific is mostly loans, saddles small island nations with more debt

Recent research shows extreme weather is already costing vulnerable island nations $141 billion each year. This will rise to $1 trillion annually by 2030.

UK funds 20 climate-resilience projects across 5 continents

The project aims to build resilience against rising ocean temperatures. These will restore marine ecosystems, reduce poverty, and protect marine life.

Climate crisis could increase HIV infections and AIDS related deaths, UN warns

At the COP29 in Baku, UNAIDS and UNDP presented a report that highlights how climate change could exacerbate existing vulnerabilities to HIV.

With 2 days left, new COP29 climate finance draft text is out—but the actual number is missing

Deciding the quantum and other aspects of climate financing was one of the central aims of this edition of the climate conference, dubbed the 'finance COP' for this reason.

‘Global South is bearing the burden’, finance goals must be rooted in climate justice—India at COP29

India’s national statement in Baku, Azerbaijan, also called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing emissions and allow adequate carbon space for developing countries.

UK announces transnational partnerships to combat deforestation, support indigenous people

At COP29, the UK Foreign Secretary announced partnerships and funding to support indigenous communities and forest protection.

India’s lead in climate progress needs a boost—convince Trump to abandon his cynicism

With COP29, India, Russia, and China can take the lead in climate change mitigation and establish necessary financial protocols. But they must set aside their differences first.

On Camera

The Bengal Files has made sure Kolkata dusts history books to find out real Gopal Mukherjee

Whether it is due to the alleged unofficial ban on The Bengal Files or allegations by Gopal Mukherjee’s family against Agnihotri, everyone in the state wants to know more about Mukherjee.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?