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Topic: COP29

UNDP urges insurers to transition to sustainable economy at COP29

A UNDP report released on Finance Day at the summit highlights the importance of regulatory guidance for insurers' climate transition plans.

UK pledges £74 million for clean cooking

The initiative aims to reach 10 million people worldwide.

Emerging economies, excluding China, need $1 trillion in climate finance annually—new report at COP29

The Independent High Level Expert Group on Climate Finance says that total climate finance requirement for these countries is $2.4 tn per year, of which $1 tn must come from foreign sources.

Argentina withdraws from COP29 negotiations at Baku, triggers concerns over Paris Accords’ stability

Though there's no official confirmation, several Argentine media outlets report it was the nation's climate change-denialist President Javier Milei who ordered delegation to withdraw.

Three days, little progress: Overly lengthy climate finance draft emerges at COP29

The draft, which was condensed down to 9 pages in October, is back to 34 pages with repetitions, duplications, and 'everything everyone wanted'.

India’s emissions could go up 4.6% by 2024-end, 50% chance world will breach 1.5℃ limit by 2030

Global Carbon Budget report projects that by the end of 2024, the world will emit 41.6 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide, which is one billion tonnes more than that emitted in 2023.

Trump’s climate denial gives China its moment to lead. At COP29, it’ll seize the opportunity

For China, it's not just about simply addressing the climate crisis—Trump presidency brings a strategic opportunity to surpass the US as the dominant climate leader.

What is Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement adopted at COP29 & why climate researchers are sceptical

Multiple attempts previously to both define and adopt it have failed. Yalchin Rafiyev, the lead negotiator of COP29 from Azerbaijan, called it a 'game-changing tool'.

Global carbon market ‘breakthrough’ can save $250 bn annually, says COP29 lead negotiator Rafiyev

He further says that negotiations have begun on an ambitious climate fund to developing countries; a new goal of $1 tn is this summit’s top agenda.

COP 29, Day 1: Baku summit sets tone with ambitious finance goal amid leader absences, Trump threat

Summit's top agenda is a deal for up to $1 trillion in annual climate finance for developing countries, replacing existing target of $100 billion.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.