Source: Business Standard Relevance: Understanding India’s ratification to Kigali Agreement Synopsis: The recent announcement of Government of India to ratify the Kigali agreement is expected to bring various benefits including strengthening India’s global position in fight against climate change Contents1 Context2 Background3 India’s strategy4 Benefits of HFC phaseout Context The government’s decision to ratify the… Continue reading India has done well to ratify the Montreal accord amendment
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Climate crisis putting a billion children at ‘extremely high risk,’ warns new UN report
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI)3 Findings 4 Suggestions What is the news? A recent report by UNICEF has stated the children across the globe are vulnerable to the climate crisis. Article highlights the findings of the report. Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) Recently UNICEF along with ‘Fridays with Future’… Continue reading Climate crisis putting a billion children at ‘extremely high risk,’ warns new UN report
Climate change, a catalyst for Arctic cooperation
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of Arctic region for global climate Synopsis: Apart from the geopolitical and strategic importance of the Arctic region, it is important for the global community to view it through ecological lenses. Contents1 Context2 Arctic countries3 Security concerns in the region4 Way forward Context Along with the growing security concerns in… Continue reading Climate change, a catalyst for Arctic cooperation
Global emissions can decline 10% this decade if refineries clean up their act
Source: Down To Earth What is the news? As per the report published in One Earth, global cumulative emissions could be reduced by 10% during 2020-2030 if refineries adopt low carbon measures. Findings Emissions have increased: It estimated that emissions from the refineries in 2018 were about 1.3 gigatons (Gt) which would increase to 16.5 Gt of CO2 in 2020-2030 if refineries do not adopt low carbon measures. Number… Continue reading Global emissions can decline 10% this decade if refineries clean up their act
India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
Source: Business Standard What is the News? Deloitte Economics Institute has released a report, titled “India’s turning point: How climate action can drive our economic future”. Key Findings of the Report: Impact of Climate Change on Economy: India can gain $11 trillion in economic value over the next 50 years by limiting rising global temperatures… Continue reading India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
Explained: Ozone pact in climate fight
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the news?2 Background:3 About HFCs4 India’s efforts What is the news? India recently ratified the Kigali Agreement to the Montreal Protocol after 5 years of negotiation. It is expected to help energize collective global effort to address global warming as well as climate change. Background: In 1989 Montreal Protocol… Continue reading Explained: Ozone pact in climate fight
Cabinet approves Ratification of Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Kigali Amendment3 About HFCs4 Implementation strategy of India to phase out HFCs5 Plans by other countries6 Expected Benefits of HFCs Phasedown What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the… Continue reading Cabinet approves Ratification of Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
India can do more, hints climate official (On upcoming COP26)
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the news?2 Major issues3 Global commitments on net-zero4 India’s stand on net-zero What is the news? Alok Sharma, president-designate of United Nations Conference of Parties (COP26), said he hoped India would consider more ambitious emissions targets. He is visiting India as part of a larger international tour, building consensus… Continue reading India can do more, hints climate official (On upcoming COP26)
India’s climate mitigation plans face a threat as Earth warms
Source: Business standard Relevance: Implications of climate change on the renewable energy sector in India. Synopsis: Threats posed by climate to India’s renewable energy sector and possible solutions. Context India recently renewed its target for renewable energy installation to 450 GW by 2040 from earlier 175 GW by 2022. But this plan is threatened by… Continue reading India’s climate mitigation plans face a threat as Earth warms
The message from the IPCC report
Source: The Hindu, Livemint Relevance: Fighting the climate-change crisis Synopsis: In light of the recent IPCC 6th Assessment Report, measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change and the ways to prevent further damage to our environment are discussed. What needs to be done? Focusing on definite cumulative emission targets, keeping equity and historical responsibility… Continue reading The message from the IPCC report
