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COP26: Global index for measuring resilience to climate risk launched
GRII will provide a globally consistent model for the assessment of resilience across all sectors and geographies.
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Global banks' new decarbonisation initiative at COP26 is a step backwards
It wouldn't make sense to abruptly forbid lending to non-green projects now, since the world needs to avoid hitting hardest banks most involved in carbon-heavy sectors.
 "Global banks' new decarbonisation initiative at COP26 is a step backwards")
Glasgow COP26: Republicans, China, Russia hurt progress, says Obama
Obama said the Paris agreement he helped to broker had created a framework to tackle climate change
 "Glasgow COP26: Republicans, China, Russia hurt progress, says Obama")
Barack Obama to face ITR protests at COP26 climate talks in Glasgow
Among the speakers during the action will be Alejandra M. Lyons of the SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP).
 "Barack Obama to face ITR protests at COP26 climate talks in Glasgow")
EKI Energy expects Rs 1,000 cr turnover this fiscal, 50% growth in 2022-23
Founded in 2011, EKI Energy is one of the leading companies in the carbon credit industry in India with an established global footprint
 "EKI Energy expects Rs 1,000 cr turnover this fiscal, 50% growth in 2022-23")
COP26: Glasgow climate negotiators seek to resolve 4 key challenges
The former French foreign minister who helped forge the Paris climate accord, said the general atmosphere had improved since the talks began on October 31 and "most negotiators want an agreement".
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Footprint of top 1% threatens 1.5 degrees Celsius limit, says study
The richest 1 per cent are on track to be releasing 70 tonnes of CO2 per person, according to the study.
 "Footprint of top 1% threatens 1.5 degrees Celsius limit, says study")
Glimmers of hope seen for global carbon market deal at COP26
Brazil is seen by some carbon market experts as the most outspoken hold-out on certain issues under Article 6 viewed by many nations as an impediment to a deal
 "Glimmers of hope seen for global carbon market deal at COP26")
Amazon, Apple, Mahindra join coalition to drive zero-carbon tech demand
The Coalition has been launched at the COP26 Summit being held in Glasgow
IMF welcomes India's announcement to adopt net zero by 2070 at COP26
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday welcomed India's announcement with regard to addressing the climate change challenges at the recently concluded COP26 summit in Glasgow.
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Global emissions back to pre-pandemic levels after unexpected drop in 2020
The troubling finding comes as world leaders meet at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in a last-ditch bid to keep dangerous global warming at bay.
 "Global emissions back to pre-pandemic levels after unexpected drop in 2020")
South Africa commits to reduce carbon emissions after foreign financing
In COP26, South Africa had submitted a revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to reduce domestic carbon emissions within a range for emissions of between 420 CO2-eq and 350 CO2-eq by 2030.
 "South Africa commits to reduce carbon emissions after foreign financing")
Inter-ministerial coordination needed for higher RE investments: Experts
India's plan to expand its non-fossil energy capacity five-fold to 500 Gw by 2030 and meet half its energy needs from RE could add over $300 bn of investments in the sector
 "Inter-ministerial coordination needed for higher RE investments: Experts")
COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets
At the COP26, PM Narendra Modi set forth a five-pronged target for India and its commitment to Net-Zero emissions by 2070. What does this mean for the Indian economy and what will be the challenges?
 "COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets")
India, Vietnam reaffirm strategic partnership on the sidelines of COP26
India and Vietnam reaffirming comprehensive strategic partnership, it added.
TMS, Ep 34: Implication of net-zero goal, Prakash Mallya Q&A, and Fed taper
What will be the economic impact of India's emission-reduction commitments at COP26? What role will Intel play in India's 5G and EV goals? Will the US Fed announce a taper today? All answers here
 "TMS, Ep 34: Implication of net-zero goal, Prakash Mallya Q&A, and Fed taper")
China defends emissions after criticism, blasts USA's climate change record
Xie Zhenhua, a special climate envoy for China, spoke to reporters at the UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.
 "China defends emissions after criticism, blasts USA's climate change record")
Climate finance cannot continue at 2009 levels: India at Glasgow meeting
The meeting - attended by representatives from China, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela among others - was presided over by the Bolivian President Luis Alberto Arce Catacora.
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'One Sun, One World, One Grid' will reduce carbon footprints: PM at COP26
Modi on Tuesday called for One Sun, One World, One Grid' to improve the viability of solar power
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More than 100 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions
Among the new signatories was Brazil - one of the world's five biggest emitters of methane.
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