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What is 'loss and damage' compensation at COP27 and who should pay?

The COP27 summit follows a year of such disasters, from floods that killed more than 1,700 people in Pakistan to drought withering crops in China, Africa and the U.S.

Climate activists glue themselves to paintings in Madrid's Prado museum

In the weeks leading up to the COP27 climate change summit in Egypt, groups of climate activists have staged a number of related protests

Emmaunel Macron welcomes questions on climate change ahead of COP27

French President Emmanuel Macron released a selfie video on social media platforms Saturday asking the public to send him questions about what France should do about climate change and biodiversity. Thousands of responses quickly poured in. Several were hostile or questioned his sincerity, but they also included rigorous questions about fossil fuel subsidies, sea pollution and nuclear energy. Macron, who will take part in the UN climate talks opening in Egypt on Sunday, promised to respond to the questions starting next week. In the video, he read from a letter from the public asking why he doesn't declare an environmental state of emergency. He said the letter prompted me to ask questions about what we are doing about this ecological challenge, the challenge of our generation. Early in his presidency, Macron pledged to make tackling climate change issues a top priority, but he has come under widespread criticism for not instituting enough tangible change. At the COP27 talks in Eg

COP27: IMF identifies 3 crucial areas for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

'If we do not take action now, the damage and devastation brought on by climate change will only get worse,' says IMF

COP27: Host resort town gives Egypt tight grip over climate protests

With turquoise seawaters and rich coral reefs, Egypt's resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh is a picturesque location for this year's United Nations global summit on climate change, known as COP27. But behind postcard-perfect appearances, it's a tightly controlled fortress on the Red Sea. Climate activists say the restrictions will discourage protests that have been a way for the public to raise their voices at past summits. Many working in tourism have been sent home; those who stayed need special security cards. Vacationers have been turned back at security checkpoints surrounding the town. Hotel rates have increased tenfold, pricing out many. Local workers are prevented from speaking freely with visitors. In a country where protests are virtually banned, the government has set up a specific venue for climate protests except no one is quite sure where it is. Notifications are required 36 hours in advance. Egypt's Foreign Ministry did not respond to requests for comment. In past ...

Red Cross warns of disastrous consequences of climate change ahead of COP27

"When climate shocks occur in countries with limited food, water and economic resources, people's lives, health, and livelihoods are threatened," the statement said.

Over 120 leaders at climate talks; 'activists will get space', says Egypt

More than 120 world leaders will attend this year's US climate talks and requests by environmental activists to stage a rally during the event would be responded to positively, host Egypt said on Friday. Veteran diplomat Wael Aboulmagd, who heads the Egyptian delegation, told reporters that his country had been working for months to set the scene for meaningful outcomes" at the two-week meeting in the Red Sea coastal resort of Sharm el-Sheikh starting Sunday. We have, I think about 121 maybe, and the number is growing, heads of state and government here, he said during an online briefing. We hope that it will be a watershed moment. Leaders like US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed their attendance, but Aboulmagd said other major heads of state like China's Xi Jinping and India's Narendra Modi will not be going. Aboulmagd said recent scientific reports highlighted the urgency of tackling global warming. Everyone is now aware of the gravity of the .

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to lead India at COP27 in Egypt

India is fully engaged with the process and is supportive of the efforts by Egypt government for substantive outcomes at COP 27

Why G20 summits have become an R & R break for overworked heads of govts

Since the Pittsburgh summit in 2009, G20 Summits have achieved what all such talk shops do - almost nothing

UN chief Guterres wants climate adaptation to be treated with seriousness

The UNEP Adaptation Gap report makes clear that the world is failing to protect people from the here-and-now impacts of the climate crisis

UN chief Antonio Guterres warns planet is heading toward 'climate chaos'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday that the planet is heading toward irreversible climate chaos and urged global leaders at the upcoming climate summit in Egypt to put the world back on track to cut emissions, keep promises on climate financing and help developing countries speed their transition to renewable energy. The UN chief said the 27th annual Conference of the 198 Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change better known as COP27 must be the place to rebuild trust and re-establish the ambition needed to avoid driving our planet over the climate cliff. He said the most important outcome of COP27, which begins Nov. 6 in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, is to have a clear political will to reduce emissions faster. That requires a historical pact between richer developed countries and emerging economies, Guterres said. And if that pact doesn't take place, we will be doomed. In the pact, the secretary-general said, wealthier countries must

Instead of phasing down coal the world is burning it more than ever

Outside of China and India, plans for new production capacity are limited. Along with expectations that gas will remain costly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine,

India will demand 'action' from developed nations at COP27: Bhupender Yadav

India will demand "action" in terms of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building from developed countries to help developing countries fight climate change, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday, ahead of the 27th edition of the Conference of Parties (COP) to UNFCCC. "COP27 should be COP for action in terms of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building. This is our overall approach. India will seek clarity as to what is being termed as climate finance -- whether it is grants, loans or subsidies. Public and private finance should be separated. These issues will be taken up strongly," the minister told reporters here. US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and more than 100 heads of states are expected to attend the conference which will be organised at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt in from November 6 to 18. It is not yet clear if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend it. "Even some developed countries" will join Ind

GM mustard awaits a 'competent authority' as uncertainty surrounds

Uncertainty surrounds the second attempt to introduce the genetically modified oilseed

McKinsey lists 10 steps to decarbonise India while pursuing economic growth

India emits a net 2.9 gigatons of carbon-dioxide equivalent every year, third-largest globally, as of 2019, according to a report recently released by McKinsey Sustainability

Finance, tech transfer, capacity building on India's agenda for COP27

India will also seek clarity on loan availability, credit mechanisms and insurance requirements for adaptation finance

Adaptation target not keeping pace with growing risks: UNEP Report

Adaptation finance flows to developing countries are 5 to 10 times below estimated needs

Climate change targets pose stark challenge for the developing world

Floods and drought, hurricanes and heat waves will make the path out of poverty much more difficult. But trying to limit climate change poses its own set of problems for the developing world

Talking climate change: A look at India's stance over past COP sessions

Country wants greater climate accountability by richer nations

France experiences hottest Oct since 1945 with average temp of 17.2 deg C

The average temperature this October was about 3.5 degrees Celsius higher than normal across the country, Xinhua news agency quoted Meteo-France as saying