'No more blah blah blah...': Politicians at COP26 just pretending to take our future seriously, says Greta Thunberg
3 years, 1 month ago

'No more blah blah blah...': Politicians at COP26 just pretending to take our future seriously, says Greta Thunberg

India Today  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg said that inside COP there are just politicians and people in power pretending to take our futures seriously. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE - Speaking at a rally near the #COP26 summit, @GretaThunberg said, ‘Inside COP there are just politicians and people in power pretending to take our futures seriously. Change is not going to come from inside there’ https://t.co/3xcaZwJP9y pic.twitter.com/2rhGjz2udz — Reuters November 1, 2021 The pledges made so far would allow the planet's average surface temperature to rise 2.7C this century, which the United Nations says would supercharge the destruction that climate change is already causing. In 2009, the developed countries most responsible for global warming pledged to provide $100 billion per year by 2020 to help developing nations deal with its consequences.

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COP29 talks struggle in a year of climate stress and global bickering
1 month, 1 week ago

COP29 talks struggle in a year of climate stress and global bickering

The Hindu  

This year’s U.N. climate summit is struggling to focus minds on the health of the planet, with turbulent geopolitics, a confrontational host and the reelection of U.S. climate skeptic Donald Trump stealing the limelight. On Friday, midway through the two-week summit, a group of former leaders, climate experts and scientists published an open letter calling for the COP process to …

COP28 World Climate Action Summit: PM Modi proposes to host COP33 in 2028
1 year ago

COP28 World Climate Action Summit: PM Modi proposes to host COP33 in 2028

India TV News  

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the high-level COP28 World Climate Action Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed to host the COP33 Summit in India in 2028 and pledged to reduce emissions intensity by 45 per cent till 2030. 'India to reduce emissions intensity by 45 per cent by 2030' India is among the only few countries in …

PM Modi arrives in Dubai to attend World Climate Action Summit
1 year ago

PM Modi arrives in Dubai to attend World Climate Action Summit

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday called for supporting developing countries with adequate climate financing and technology transfer to enable them to deal with climate change as he arrived here to attend the World Climate Action Summit. Mr. Modi will attend the World Climate Action Summit on Friday during the United Nations 'Conference of the Parties' on climate, known as COP28. …

India walked the talk when it comes to climate action: PM Modi
1 year ago

India walked the talk when it comes to climate action: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 30 called for supporting developing countries with adequate climate financing and technology transfer to enable them to deal with climate change. As he heads to Dubai to attend the World Climate Action Summit, Mr. Modi said India has walked the talk when it comes to climate action while highlighting the importance India attached to …

PM Modi likely to attend UN climate talks in UAE on Nov 30-Dec 1
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi likely to attend UN climate talks in UAE on Nov 30-Dec 1

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the UN climate talks in Dubai on November 1 and deliver a national statement highlighting India's climate action, sources said on November 24. The Prime Minister will reach the UAE on November 30, deliver India's national statement during the United Nations' World Climate Action Summit on December 1 and return the same day, a …

India Leads by Example: Growing Challenge of Climate Change - News18
1 year, 4 months ago

India Leads by Example: Growing Challenge of Climate Change - News18

News 18  

Climate change is an existential crisis for humanity. During its G20 presidency, fighting against climate change remains a priority as Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — One World, one Family and One future’. I have no doubt this decision will attract more and more international investors, such as the sovereign wealth funds and pension funds like the …

COP27 raised the pitch for urgent climate action
2 years ago

COP27 raised the pitch for urgent climate action

Hindustan Times  

The 27th Conference of the Parties ended last week in Egypt, and despite the many challenges and divergence of views, member-countries rose to the occasion. Making a pitch for countries to move towards low-carbon development, the Implementation Plan calls for “targeted support to the poorest and most vulnerable in line with national circumstances and recognising the need for support towards …

COP27 | Time to act faster on climate change, says Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

COP27 | Time to act faster on climate change, says Rishi Sunak

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on November 7, 2022 declared that it was time to act faster on climate change because it is the “right thing to do” as he committed 11.6 billion pounds as the country’s commitment to the climate fund during his address at the COP27 summit in Egypt. In his first major address on the world stage …

Greta Thunberg tells Australia to 'wake up and treat the climate emergency like an emergency'
2 years, 1 month ago

Greta Thunberg tells Australia to 'wake up and treat the climate emergency like an emergency'

ABC  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has called on Australia to "wake up and treat the climate emergency like an emergency". "It seems like many people in Australia think that now we have a new government, everything we'll be fine," she said ahead of the annual UN Climate Change Conference, opening in Egypt on November 6. Climate activist Greta Thunberg attended a …

Explained | Is the world’s climate action plan on track?
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained | Is the world’s climate action plan on track?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Leaders from around 200 countries will gather in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh from November 6-18 for the 27th round of the Conference of Parties, or COP27, to deliberate on a global response to the increasing threat of climate change. Broadly, the summit seeks to “accelerate global climate action through emissions reduction, scaled-up adaptation efforts …

COP26 was a flop but there is still hope
3 years, 1 month ago

COP26 was a flop but there is still hope

Al Jazeera  

The outcome of international climate summits has barely changed during the last few decades. The task of forging a global consensus on transformative mitigation strategies to the climate emergency somehow always eludes the participating parties, and the result is to keep kicking the can down the road as if to say, “Let future generations take care of the problem.” Unfortunately, …

What was achieved at the COP26 climate summit?
3 years, 1 month ago

What was achieved at the COP26 climate summit?

Live Mint  

“When will leaders lead? Encourage member nations of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change —the Conference of Parties, or COP—to present improved national decarbonisation plans that will limit global warming rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius; adopt resolutions that call for phasing out fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas; get wealthy nations to deliver on climate finance to …

COP26 Limited to 'Blah, Blah, Blah', Says Greta Thunberg, Vows to 'Never Give Up'
3 years, 1 month ago

COP26 Limited to 'Blah, Blah, Blah', Says Greta Thunberg, Vows to 'Never Give Up'

News 18  

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg said Saturday the COP26 UN climate talks had achieved nothing but “blah, blah, blah” after nations reached a compromise deal in Glasgow. And we will never give up, ever.” During the conference, Thunberg and other activists had denounced the way it was playing out, arguing that world leaders had failed to match their words with …

COP26 deal | U.N. chief says ‘not enough’, warns ‘catastrophe’ close; Greta Thunberg denounces it
3 years, 1 month ago

COP26 deal | U.N. chief says ‘not enough’, warns ‘catastrophe’ close; Greta Thunberg denounces it

The Hindu  

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned of an impending "climate catastrophe", while environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg dismissed Saturday's COP26 climate conference deal as "blah, blah, blah". "But today's agreement is a big step forward and, critically, we have the first ever international agreement to phase down coal and a roadmap to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees." A European …

2022 Polls, Farmers’ Protest, Kashmir: Here’s What BJP Brainstormed at National Executive Meet
3 years, 1 month ago

2022 Polls, Farmers’ Protest, Kashmir: Here’s What BJP Brainstormed at National Executive Meet

News 18  

The BJP’s national executive meeting on Sunday discussed a range of matters, including that of climate change, while exalting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decisive leadership in the second leg of the saffron party’s government at the Centre. Addressing the party’s national executive, Nadda reached out to Sikhs, who are in majority in poll-bound Punjab, by listing a number …

Greta Thunberg draws thousands to Glasgow for COP26 youth protest
3 years, 1 month ago

Greta Thunberg draws thousands to Glasgow for COP26 youth protest

CNN  

Glasgow CNN — Greta Thunberg criticized world leaders and called the COP26 summit a “failure” on Friday, as she led a huge youth protest outside the venue of the climate summit in Glasgow. Young Filipino climate advocate Jan Karmel Guillermo told crowds the summit was a “crucial moment” in the climate crisis. Thunberg spoke to protesters more than three years …

Climate pledge: On CoP26 summit in Glasgow
3 years, 1 month ago

Climate pledge: On CoP26 summit in Glasgow

The Hindu  

In a surprise move at COP26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will commit to ambitious, enhanced climate targets and cuts in carbon emissions in its Nationally Determined Contributions. Earlier, the G20 summit in Rome ended without any new commitments on climate change, and India’s G20 Sherpa and Minister Piyush Goyal had said that India could not …

'No one is untouched by the wrath of climate change': PM Modi at COP26 summit
3 years, 1 month ago

'No one is untouched by the wrath of climate change': PM Modi at COP26 summit

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Initiative for the Resilient Island States for developing infrastructure of small island nations, saying it gives a new hope, a new confidence and satisfaction of doing something for the most vulnerable countries. "The launch of 'Infrastructure for Resilient Island States' gives a new hope, a new confidence,” Modi said, adding that the …

‘We’re already in a living hell’: Greta Thunberg joins young climate activists outside Cop26 to demand faster action
3 years, 1 month ago

‘We’re already in a living hell’: Greta Thunberg joins young climate activists outside Cop26 to demand faster action

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Young climate activists from across the world took to the streets of Glasgow on Monday …

'India Only Country Delivering...': PM Modi's Top 10 Quotes at COP26 Glasgow Summit
3 years, 1 month ago

'India Only Country Delivering...': PM Modi's Top 10 Quotes at COP26 Glasgow Summit

News 18  

India’s economy will become carbon neutral by the year 2070, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Monday at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. Modi, in his opening remarks, affirmed India’s commitments to tackling climate change, and outlined the country’s plans for it. Top 10 Quotes from PM Modi’s Address at Glasgow: 1) India is the only country that is delivering …

CoP26 summit | PM Modi highlights ‘injustice’ to developing countries
3 years, 1 month ago

CoP26 summit | PM Modi highlights ‘injustice’ to developing countries

The Hindu  

There hasn’t been as much focus on climate adaptation as much as mitigation and that is an injustice against developing nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said in Glasgow, Scotland. He said sustainable modes of living being practised in certain traditional communities ought to be made part of school curricula and the lessons from India’s efforts at adaptation in programmes …

CoP26 summit | World is strapped to a “doomsday device”, says U.K. PM Boris Johnson
3 years, 1 month ago

CoP26 summit | World is strapped to a “doomsday device”, says U.K. PM Boris Johnson

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson opened a global climate summit on Monday, saying the world is strapped to a “doomsday device.” Mr. Johnson likened an ever-warming Earth’s position to that of fictional secret agent James Bond — strapped to a bomb that will destroy the planet and trying to work out how to defuse it. He was kicking off the …

PM Modi at COP26 climate summit: India will achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 | Highlights
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi at COP26 climate summit: India will achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 | Highlights

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the COP26 key climate summit which took place in Glasgow and presented India's vision for a sustainable future. Fifth, by 2070 India will achieve the target of 'net zero,'" PM Modi said at COP26 World Leaders' Summit. During the high-profile segment of the World Leaders’ Summit, Prime Minister Modi is expected to present …

As world leaders meet in Glasgow, a look at what COP26 aims to achieve
3 years, 1 month ago

As world leaders meet in Glasgow, a look at what COP26 aims to achieve

Hindustan Times  

Climate activists, environmentalists, world leaders and policymakers from around 200 countries are meeting in Glasgow, Scotland to take part in United Nations' climate summit, the 26th Conference of Parties, to broker a deal to save the planet from impending ecological disaster. A participant walks past a COP26 UN Climate Change Conference' poster on the first day of the COP26 UN …

Climate change a big challenge for India's farmers, adaptation must be key: PM Modi at COP26 summit
3 years, 1 month ago

Climate change a big challenge for India's farmers, adaptation must be key: PM Modi at COP26 summit

India Today  

Adaptation has not been given as much importance as mitigation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the COP26 global climate summit on Monday. "These schemes have given our citizens not only adaptation benefits but have also improved their quality of life," said PM Modi. These traditions must be included in the school syllabus to ensure that this knowledge is passed …

PM Modi at COP26 climate summit: Here are the top takeaways from PM's speech
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi at COP26 climate summit: Here are the top takeaways from PM's speech

India Today  

Addressing the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared India's commitment to mitigate climate change. Net zero carbon emissions by 2070 In a major commitment, PM Modi said India will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, which shows India’s ambition when it comes to fighting climate change. India’s contribution in climate change mitigation far …

COP-26 is our last best hope, says president Alok Sharma opening the climate summit
3 years, 1 month ago

COP-26 is our last best hope, says president Alok Sharma opening the climate summit

Firstpost  

The Indian-origin cabinet minister called upon more than 120 world leaders gathered for the World Leaders’ Summit to do their bit for the planet Glasgow: The COP26 summit is “our last best hope” to agree on implementing the Paris Agreement, which limits the rise in global temperatures and keeps the goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius alive, summit President Alok Sharma …

Greta Thunberg: How a teenager became the face of the fight against the climate crisis in three short years
3 years, 1 month ago

Greta Thunberg: How a teenager became the face of the fight against the climate crisis in three short years

The Independent  

Given that no one else has done as much to help preserve life on Earth, it seems odd that Greta Thunberg seemed not to have been invited to the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. And I am school striking for the climate until election day.” open image in gallery Then 15, Thunberg begins her ‘school strike for the climate’ outside of …

COP26: World gathers amid calls to avert climate disaster
3 years, 1 month ago

COP26: World gathers amid calls to avert climate disaster

Al Jazeera  

COP26 aims to keep alive a target of capping global warming at 1.5C, amid warnings of disastrous climate catastrophe. COP26 president Alok Sharma opened the two-week summit saying the talks were “last, best hope” to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C alive. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged world leaders attending the UN climate change conference in …

COP26 begins: PM Modi to launch 2 key initiatives, says Indian envoy to UK
3 years, 1 month ago

COP26 begins: PM Modi to launch 2 key initiatives, says Indian envoy to UK

India Today  

The 26th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change kicked off on Sunday in Scotland's Glasgow and will conclude on November 12. On Sunday, India's High Commissioner to UK Gaitri Issar Kumar said that PM Modi would be launching two important initiatives under the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and the International Solar Alliance. At …

The big climate circus is in town: What to expect at COP26 in Glasgow
3 years, 1 month ago

The big climate circus is in town: What to expect at COP26 in Glasgow

India Today  

The stage is set, the bright lights are on, the world's attention will be sharply focused on a small Scottish town in the United Kingdom. The UK presidency has set a target for the meeting to consign coal to history, it also wants to get countries to at least get close to the goal of keeping global temperatures below 1.5 …

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  

Here are the key take always from the interview. At Glasgow, there are three issues we will be working on 1) Assess what kind of progress has been made before this COP on previous commitments 2) What are the futuristic plans for finance and technology and also the writing of the Paris rule book 3) We are also concerned about …

‘Everything is at stake’ as world gathers for climate talks
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Everything is at stake’ as world gathers for climate talks

Associated Press  

More than one world leader says humanity’s future, even survival, hangs in the balance when international officials meet in Scotland to try to accelerate efforts to curb climate change. We cannot drink oil, and we cannot breathe so-called natural gas.” Her words were echoed by a man tasked with steering one of the world’s richest economic blocs through the climate …

India's stand for COP26: Climate justice for climate change
3 years, 1 month ago

India's stand for COP26: Climate justice for climate change

India Today  

With the looming likelihood of economic recovery by the Covid-19 pandemic-hit world forcing a resetting of the climate correction clocks, India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to make "Climate Justice for Climate change" the centre piece of the 26th Conference of Parties, the next annual UN climate change conference to be held in Glasgow from October 31 …

India to stress ‘climate justice’ at COP 26 global summit: Environment Minister
3 years, 1 month ago

India to stress ‘climate justice’ at COP 26 global summit: Environment Minister

The Hindu  

India will emphasise climate justice and exhort developed countries to transfer the finance and technology necessary to deal with the fallout of global warming, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav told The Hindu on the eve of his departure to Glasgow to participate in the 26th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties. Comment | Why India shouldn’t sign on to …

COP-26 will not lead to anything unless there is pressure on leaders: Thunberg
3 years, 2 months ago

COP-26 will not lead to anything unless there is pressure on leaders: Thunberg

India Today  

For climate activist Greta Thunberg, success at the upcoming U.N. climate conference would come only if world leaders honestly admit that their action is not living up to their words. "We are so, so far behind what would be needed," the 18-year-old told Reuters in an interview at the kitchen table of her two-bedroom Stockholm apartment on Wednesday evening, after …

Ahead of COP26 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, British counterpart Boris Johnson exchange views on climate action
3 years, 2 months ago

Ahead of COP26 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, British counterpart Boris Johnson exchange views on climate action

Firstpost  

The prime minister is slated to attend the summit, which will be held in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November New Delhi: Ahead of COP26 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Boris Johnson reviewed progress on the India-UK Agenda 2030, exchanged views on climate action in Glasgow, and discussed regional issues including Afghanistan. We reviewed progress …

Greta Thunberg bemoans inaction, chides global leader for 'blah, blah, blah' on climate change
3 years, 2 months ago

Greta Thunberg bemoans inaction, chides global leader for 'blah, blah, blah' on climate change

India Today  

Youth climate activists Vanessa Nakate and Greta Thunberg chastised global leaders Tuesday for failing to meet funding pledges and for delivering too much “blah blah blah'' as climate change wreaks havoc around the world. Four hundred climate activists from 180 countries were invited to Italy's financial capital for a three-day Youth4Climate summit that will send its recommendations to a major …

World leaders are role playing instead of acting against climate change: Greta Thunberg at climate summit
3 years, 5 months ago

World leaders are role playing instead of acting against climate change: Greta Thunberg at climate summit

Firstpost  

She said net zero emissions targets of major economics “could be a great start, if they weren’t full of gaps and loopholes.” Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg launched a new broadside Thursday against “role-playing” by political and economic leaders over the climate crisis, accusing them of using it as a business opportunity. Playing politics, playing with words, playing with our …

PM Modi meets COP26 President, discuss India-UK cooperation on climate change
3 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi meets COP26 President, discuss India-UK cooperation on climate change

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Alok Sharma, President of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference and held discussions on India-UK cooperation on climate change agenda and upcoming COP26. Earlier today, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar also met Alok Sharma and discussed important issues, for negotiations to be held in Glasgow later this …

Greta Thunberg demands ‘crisis’ response to climate change
4 years, 5 months ago

Greta Thunberg demands ‘crisis’ response to climate change

Hindustan Times  

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg urged European leaders on Thursday to take emergency action on climate change, saying people in power had practically “given up” on the possibility of handing over a decent future to coming generations. The letter called for climate policies to be designed to protect workers and the most vulnerable and reduce economic, racial and gender inequalities, as …

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