For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About India’s Climate Targets3 What suggestions have been provided by the Working Paper?3.1 Decarbonising Power Sector3.2 Decarbonising Industries3.3 Decarbonising Transport3.4 Emissions from Expanded Urbanization3.5 Afforestation and CCUS3.6 Investment Requirement for the Transition4 Conclusion Introduction Climate Change is a clear and present danger. The latest IPCC Assessment Report has warned… Continue reading Managing Climate Change: A Strategy for India – Explained, pointwise
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In our efforts to be green, we must not greenwash: On India’s net zero pledge at COP26
News: India’s net zero pledge at Glasgow, though commendable, raises several questions. Apart from serious doubts about their techno-financial feasibility, there are at least three reasons to question the commitments made by India at COP26. Must Read: India announces new climate targets at COP26 – Explained, pointwise What are the issues with India’s net zero… Continue reading In our efforts to be green, we must not greenwash: On India’s net zero pledge at COP26
New Climate Pledges barely affect global warming: UN
What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released an update to their Emissions Gap Report 2021. What are the key findings of the report? Several Countries have announced new Nationally Determined Contributions(NDCs) or emissions pledges during the COP26 climate summit. For example, India has announced a target to be carbon-neutral by 2070.… Continue reading New Climate Pledges barely affect global warming: UN
Towards better adaptation: Global model to assess resilience to climate risks launched
What is the News? The Global Resilience Index Initiative (GRII) has been launched at COP26. What is the Global Resilience Index Initiative(GRII)? GRII is a public-private partnership initiative launched to build a universal model for assessing resilience to climate risks. Aim: To help global economic sectors understand the value of building climate resilience and the… Continue reading Towards better adaptation: Global model to assess resilience to climate risks launched
The carbon markets conundrum at COP26
Synopsis: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement needs special attention in the upcoming climate summit. It may help in encouraging carbon mitigation efforts in developing countries. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement for the carbon market would be at the center of discussion in the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26). It has been a… Continue reading The carbon markets conundrum at COP26
Deconstructing climate finance
Synopsis: Behind the rhetoric of mobilising climate finance lies the grim reality of burdening the G77 and its people with a fresh load of “green” debt. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the issues underlying in climate finance?3 How USA has performed with respect to climate financing?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Media reports have claimed… Continue reading Deconstructing climate finance
CoP-26: We must shift gear from climate intention to actual action
Synopsis: There is an urgent need to address climate change which continues to mount. The future of each one depends on the actions of all. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current scenario?3 What are some important issues that must be resolved at CoP-26?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recent catastrophic flooding in Asia and… Continue reading CoP-26: We must shift gear from climate intention to actual action
Agenda for CoP26
Synopsis: A potential agenda for the upcoming CoP26 meeting at Glasgow. Introduction The 26th Conference of Parties (CoP26) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is going to happen in Glasgow (UK). At the meeting some of the old issues of previous CoP’s would be discussed. This meeting comes after strong warning from… Continue reading Agenda for CoP26
U.K. asks India to update climate goals
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are the key discussions of the meeting?2.1 Updating the NDCs3 Other discussions What is the news? Recently, the British Prime Minister and Indian Prime Minister had a meeting. The meeting occurred a few weeks ahead of a United Nations climate change summit in the U.K. During the meeting, the… Continue reading U.K. asks India to update climate goals
India is indeed walking the green talk
Source: This post is based on the article “India is indeed walking the green talk” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: India’s effort to mitigate climate change. Synopsis: India is doing its part to fulfil its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under Paris Agreement. When compared with other countries, India is doing better… Continue reading India is indeed walking the green talk
