Environmentalists Must Pressure the Indian Government To Take Action on Climate
3 years, 2 months ago

Environmentalists Must Pressure the Indian Government To Take Action on Climate

The Quint  

Non-governmental organizations play an important role in India because of their ability to provide feedback and act as harbingers of change for economic and social systems to thrive. But instead of pressuring the government, many NGOs are increasingly putting pressure on the public to mitigate climate change. Actions like these feed the “green me fallacy,” a term coined by American writer and filmmaker Eleanor Goldfield, which is the belief that an individual’s lifestyle choices will be enough to resolve climate problems and restore ecological health. Instead of focusing on symbolic gestures or actions that raise one’s social capital, Indian activists need to pressure the government to establish effective environmental policies and programmes. They should protest, picket corporate offices, petition the government and stage sit-ins, hunger strikes and vigils to strengthen climate action and spread awareness about the urgency of the climate crisis in India.

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Unlocking philanthropy to meet India’s climate goals
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Unlocking philanthropy to meet India’s climate goals

Hindustan Times  

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1 month ago

Air pollution in North India a 'national emergency', MPs must discuss ways to end crisis: Rahul

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Asserting that air pollution in North India is a “national emergency”, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged fellow MPs to come together in the upcoming Parliament session and discuss how the nation can end this crisis once and for all. He said the air pollution crisis needs a collective national response, not …

COP29 and reducing climate leadership: What India can do
1 month ago

COP29 and reducing climate leadership: What India can do

Hindustan Times  

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A climate crisis agenda remains urgent
3 months, 1 week ago

A climate crisis agenda remains urgent

The Hindu  

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Climate change a top priority for India's Gen Z voters. Are parties listening?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Climate change a top priority for India's Gen Z voters. Are parties listening?

India Today  

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Why climate justice should be the core of global policies | Explained
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Why climate justice should be the core of global policies | Explained

India Today  

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Empowering marginalised communities in carbon markets
11 months ago

Empowering marginalised communities in carbon markets

Hindustan Times  

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Chennai’s green warriors honoured for participating in climate action
1 year, 2 months ago

Chennai’s green warriors honoured for participating in climate action

The Hindu  

A large group of environment activists have completed 1,000 days of climate action in their neighbourhood as part of mitigating the impact of climate change. The activists worked towards increasing green cover, protecting the environment, recycling of waste and mitigating the risk of climate change. Nirmal, Minister for Environment and Climate Change Siva V.Meyyanathan released a postage stamp and honoured …

How India’s climate leadership is building a better future for all
1 year, 3 months ago

How India’s climate leadership is building a better future for all

Hindustan Times  

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Why It Matters | Most Indians want immediate action by government to tackle climate change
1 year, 7 months ago

Why It Matters | Most Indians want immediate action by government to tackle climate change

The Hindu  

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World Earth Day: Climate change has significant implications for health, food security, and livelihoods in India
1 year, 8 months ago

World Earth Day: Climate change has significant implications for health, food security, and livelihoods in India

Firstpost  

Multidimensional nature of the relationship between climate change and associated reverberations makes it very difficult for India to address it, especially in the context of its socio-economically vulnerable population The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emphasised that the global surface temperature will exceed the targets of 1.5 C and 2 C above pre-industrial levels set …

At G7 ministers' meet, India stresses need to address climate change in tandem with environmental action
1 year, 8 months ago

At G7 ministers' meet, India stresses need to address climate change in tandem with environmental action

Firstpost  

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India and Africa leverage climate diplomacy
1 year, 8 months ago

India and Africa leverage climate diplomacy

Hindustan Times  

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Climate-proofing India’s socio-economic trajectory
1 year, 10 months ago

Climate-proofing India’s socio-economic trajectory

Live Mint  

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India will insist on action, clear framework at COP27
2 years, 1 month ago

India will insist on action, clear framework at COP27

The Hindu  

India will insist on “action” and a clear pathway that developed countries must follow to deliver long-promised finance to developing countries for adapting to climate change threats, Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, said on Thursday, ahead of the 27th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties in Sharm-El-Shaikh, Egypt that begins on November 7. These …

UN chief and Indian PM jointly launch climate action program
2 years, 2 months ago

UN chief and Indian PM jointly launch climate action program

Associated Press  

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India’s climate imperative
2 years, 5 months ago

India’s climate imperative

The Hindu  

In the absence of COVID-19, climate change-induced disasters would have been India’s biggest red alert in recent years. The heatwave that scorched Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and New Delhi this year; torrential downpours in south India in 2021; and the super cyclone Amphan that battered West Bengal and Odisha in 2020 are symbols of man-made climate change. Labour losses from …

Why Indian states and cities need climate action
2 years, 7 months ago

Why Indian states and cities need climate action

Live Mint  

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Catch them young: School climate education key for sustainable development
3 years, 1 month ago

Catch them young: School climate education key for sustainable development

Hindustan Times  

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India’s leadership in the climate crisis battle
3 years, 1 month ago

India’s leadership in the climate crisis battle

Hindustan Times  

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The climate crisis is about the Global South’s present
3 years, 1 month ago

The climate crisis is about the Global South’s present

Al Jazeera  

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India believes in action but wants level playing field for all: Union Environment Minister on climate summit
3 years, 1 month ago

India believes in action but wants level playing field for all: Union Environment Minister on climate summit

India Today  

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Climate crisis: Why India must focus on adaptation
3 years, 2 months ago

Climate crisis: Why India must focus on adaptation

Hindustan Times  

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Environmentalists Must Pressure the Indian Government To Take Action on Climate
3 years, 2 months ago

Environmentalists Must Pressure the Indian Government To Take Action on Climate

The Quint  

Non-governmental organizations play an important role in India because of their ability to provide feedback and act as harbingers of change for economic and social systems to thrive. But instead of pressuring the government, many NGOs are increasingly putting pressure on the public to mitigate climate change. Actions like these feed the “green me fallacy,” a term coined by American …

UN India's 'We The Change' campaign showcase climate solutions pioneered by young Indians
3 years, 2 months ago

UN India's 'We The Change' campaign showcase climate solutions pioneered by young Indians

Firstpost  

17 young Indians have developed climate-based solutions that are “innovative, sustainable and equitable” with the focus being on strengthening engagement with governments and society. “We need enabling spaces for co-learning and collaboration for effective climate action,” says Archana Soreng, young climate campaigner and member of the UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. The group of 17 will develop …

World Habitat Day 2021: Why inclusive low-carbon cities is critical for India to mitigate climate crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

World Habitat Day 2021: Why inclusive low-carbon cities is critical for India to mitigate climate crisis

Firstpost  

Policymakers have to take stock of the material politics of the implementation of the low carbon strategies emerging in an Indian context This year’s theme for World Habitat Day is ‘accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world,’ and Indian cities are making quick progress in launching climate action projects and programmes. The National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, one of the …

Bengaluru-based NGO comes up with a climate action plan for the city
3 years, 2 months ago

Bengaluru-based NGO comes up with a climate action plan for the city

The Hindu  

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Unlocking climate action in Indian federalism
3 years, 4 months ago

Unlocking climate action in Indian federalism

Hindustan Times  

India’s unusually centralised form of federalism presents unique challenges to climate action. The central government holds fiscal powers and bureaucratic capabilities more potent than the states, and the ability to set the agenda in many realms of climate policy. But the states are solely responsible for many sectors crucial to climate governance, play an indispensable role in crafting appropriate political …

No bail for Indian climate activist over farmer protests
3 years, 10 months ago

No bail for Indian climate activist over farmer protests

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A 22-year-old Indian climate activist who is facing sedition charges for her alleged role in the creation of an online document intended to help amplify farmer protests did not get bail Saturday after a court said it will reserve its order for next week. Officials have said that the document Ravi shared on social media spread misinformation …

Our government is behind on the climate crisis – it is inexplicable
3 years, 10 months ago

Our government is behind on the climate crisis – it is inexplicable

The Independent  

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