News: At COP30 in Belem, Brazil, the UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) formally adopted a new Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) to support countries in transitioning away from fossil fuels through technical assistance, capacity-building, and international cooperation. About UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) The JTWP is formally adopted at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, also called the… Continue reading UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP)
Category: International Organisations
ACITI Partnership
News: India, Australia and Canada have launched the ACITI Partnership to deepen cooperation on critical and emerging technologies. About ACITI Partnership The Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI) is a trilateral initiative between India, Australia and Canada to combine their strengths in technologies. Aim: The partnership aims to boost cooperation on critical and emerging technologies,… Continue reading ACITI Partnership
Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
News: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners launched a Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative to halve food waste by 2030 and cut up to seven per cent from methane emissions as part of efforts to slow climate change. About Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative The Food Waste Breakthrough was launched on 13 November 2025… Continue reading Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT)
News: The Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT) was formally launched at COP30 on November 15 to manage climate–trade tensions. About Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT) It is a high-level forum designed to foster dialogue and explore practical solutions at the intersection of international trade policy, climate action, and development… Continue reading Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT)
Country Platform for Climate and Nature Finance
News: India and other countries announced plans to set up national ‘country platforms’ for climate and nature finance at COP30. About Country Platform for Climate and Nature Finance It is a strategic, country-driven mechanism that translate climate priorities into programmatic investment approaches. Announced at: The initiative was announced at a ministerial event during COP30 in Belem,… Continue reading Country Platform for Climate and Nature Finance
Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
News: Amid ongoing tensions with Bangladesh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to host Khalilur Rahman, the interim Bangladeshi government’s National Security Adviser, for security discussions. About Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) is a key regional platform aimed at enhancing security cooperation among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries. Objectives: To… Continue reading Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
ARISE Program
News: The Climate Investment Funds has raised $100 million in funding from Germany and Spain for ARISE program designed to help poor countries withstand the fallout from climate change. About ARISE Program Full Form: ARISE – Accelerating Resilience Investments and innovations for Sustainable Economies It is a new program designed to help poor countries withstand… Continue reading ARISE Program
Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
News: The Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a $13 billion program under the World Bank, received $100 million from Germany and Spain to help poor countries deal with climate change impacts. About Climate Investment Fund (CIF) The CIF is an international financing mechanism established to help developing countries address climate change challenges. It was established in… Continue reading Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
News: At the APEC leaders’ meeting, Xi Jinping pushed proposal for World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to set AI governance rules and boost cooperation. About World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) WAICO is presented as a global body to govern artificial intelligence, advancing shared rules and cooperation in this field. Proposed by: Chinese President proposed… Continue reading World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
News: Recently, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) launched the Integrity Matters Checklist to align corporate climate disclosures with UN net-zero standards. About Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) About Integrity Matters Checklist Tool It is a practical tool that helps organizations report on climate targets, transition plans, and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction… Continue reading Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
