2017 in Retrospect: Despite ‘Trump effect’, global climate change momentum gains
The Trump administration’s decision earlier this year to pull out of the historic 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, saying the Obama-era deal was an attempt to …
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Asia-Pacific Climate Week Calls for Scaling-up Climate Action
Bangkok, Thailand – Finance and sector ministers and high-level officials from more than 30 countries in Asia-Pacific joined private sector leaders to identify ways to scale …
Pakistan committed to tackling climate change: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said his country and government remains committed to playing its role in global efforts for tackling the …
Global banks and investors undermining Paris climate agreement goals: Reports
On the eve of the historic Paris Climate Change Agreement‘s second anniversary, two new reports on Monday revealed how large banks and investors are actively undermining the …
This 21-year-old artist from Chennai bagged first ever UNICEF Climate Comic Contest
Sathviga ‘Sona’ Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai, India, is the winner of the first ever UNICEF Climate Comic Contest for her character ‘Light’ – …
UN Environment Names Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma Patron for Clean Air
Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been named the UN Environment’s ‘Patron for Clean Air’, the company said. He will help drive greater …
Nepal to hold an international conference on climate change
Nepal will hold an international conference to draw attention on climate change and its adverse effects on people in the Hindu Kush mountain range. President …
India presents USD 3.1 tn climate investment opportunities till 2030: IFC
India’s ambitious plans to meet its climate targets under the Paris Agreement represent about $3.1 trillion worth of investment opportunities by 2030, a report by …
IFC Analysis Points to $3.4 trillion in Climate-Smart Investment Opportunities in South Asia
South Asia’s ambitious plans to meet its climate targets under the Paris Agreement represent $3.4 trillion worth of investment opportunities in cities and infrastructure by …
Morocco Ranks Third in 2018 Climate Change Performance Index, Solidifying Place as World Leader in Fight against Climate Change
For the third year in a row, Morocco ranked in the top ten of the Climate Change Performance Index, placing third behind only Sweden and …