Page 61 - Latest Updates on Climate Change
India, US strengthening ties on critical technologies: Ambassador Jones
Jones, who heads the US delegation at Aero India event said the two nations are working to address climate change; improve global health, prepare for new pandemics among other things
 "India, US strengthening ties on critical technologies: Ambassador Jones")
World Bank must act on climate change to check poverty, development
As warming intensifies and extreme weather worsens, the developing world will increasingly suffer the worst harms, making it more difficult for countries to meet their development goals
 "World Bank must act on climate change to check poverty, development")
India's green bonds show policy focus on climate mitigation: Fitch Ratings
The sovereign green bonds issued by India reflects the growing policy focus to scale up domestic financing capacity on climate mitigation and adaptation, said credit rating agency Fitch Ratings.
 "India's green bonds show policy focus on climate mitigation: Fitch Ratings")
Global green growth conundrum
Green growth is the overarching theme across the world and India is no exception, but the trend towards deglobalisation is throwing a spanner in the works
First G20 meeting of environment, climate groups starts in Bengaluru
First Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group meeting, under India's G20 presidency, started in Bengaluru on Thursday with focus on restoration of mining and forest fire affected areas
 "First G20 meeting of environment, climate groups starts in Bengaluru")
Climate change protesters fined over Vinci's Last Supper protest in London
Five climate change protesters were fined Wednesday for glueing themselves to the frame of a copy of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" in the Royal Academy of Arts
 "Climate change protesters fined over Vinci's Last Supper protest in London")
15 million people live under threat of glacial floods, finds study
As glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes, 15 million people across the globe live under the threat of a sudden and deadly outburst flood, a new study finds
 "15 million people live under threat of glacial floods, finds study")
Greener trade, investment crucial to face Asia Pacific climate change: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday said greener trade and investment are crucial for tackling climate change in Asia Pacific.
 "Greener trade, investment crucial to face Asia Pacific climate change: ADB")
World Bank keen on Rs 2,500-cr green resilient programme for Himachal: CM
Most departments will switch over to EVs by next year in the first phase, says CM Sukhu
 "World Bank keen on Rs 2,500-cr green resilient programme for Himachal: CM")
Hillary Clinton announces $50 mn fund for women to tackle climate change
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton on Monday announced a Global Climate Resilience Fund of 50 million dollars for women to fight climate change in association with the SEWA
 "Hillary Clinton announces $50 mn fund for women to tackle climate change")
Hillary Clinton announces $50 million Global Climate Resilience Fund
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton on Monday announced a Global Climate Resilience Fund of 50 million dollars for women to fight climate change.
 "Hillary Clinton announces $50 million Global Climate Resilience Fund")
Green growth push
New initiatives have long-term potential
 "Green growth push")
Joshimath: A well-engineered calamity
We have completely lost the ability to plan keeping in mind the ecological uniqueness of the region
Climate change poses challenge to women in informal sector: Hillary Clinton
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said heat caused by climate change poses an additional challenge to women workers in informal sectors and a global 'Climate Resilience Fund' will help
13 dead in Chile amid struggle to contain over 150 raging wildfires
As of midday Friday, 151 wildfires were burning throughout Chile, including 65 declared under control. The fires had blazed through more than 14,000 hectares (34,595 acres)
 "13 dead in Chile amid struggle to contain over 150 raging wildfires")
Prospects of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees vey low: Report
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is currently not plausible, according to a new report
 "Prospects of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees vey low: Report")
From seeker, India now a solution-giver: President Droupadi Murmu
Describing Modi govt as 'decisive', she highlights its achievements - from infra ramp-up to digital boost
 "From seeker, India now a solution-giver: President Droupadi Murmu")
Public-private synergy set to boost climate-resilient infra: Eco Survey
This also comes as India has been trying to crowd in private investment for infrastructure ever since the onset of Covid-19 in 2020
 "Public-private synergy set to boost climate-resilient infra: Eco Survey")
India vows to remain committed to net zero, yet defends use of fossil fuels
While the Survey documented India's position with respect to carbon emissions, it was silent on a domestic problem caused in part by coal burning: air pollution
 "India vows to remain committed to net zero, yet defends use of fossil fuels")
Budget 2023: Experts expect a boost to decarbonisation, energy transition
Issues that need to be addressed include expanding funding for renewable manufacturing, extending PLI to wind and green hydrogen, among others
 "Budget 2023: Experts expect a boost to decarbonisation, energy transition")