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COP27 and India

COP27 and India

🕔06:53, 30.Nov 2022

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) 27 being held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt provides an opportunity for the world to bring about much-needed steps to curb the climate

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Nearly 200 nations to move ahead to enhance climate resilience

Nearly 200 nations to move ahead to enhance climate resilience

🕔17:22, 20.Nov 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 20 (IANS) Amidst delegates from nearly 200 countries the two-week long UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt on Sunday saw significant progress on adaptation, with governments agreeing on the way to move forward on the Global Goal

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COP27: History for vulnerable nations as deal to establish loss and damage fund

COP27: History for vulnerable nations as deal to establish loss and damage fund

🕔17:19, 20.Nov 2022

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) History was made for vulnerable countries and civic society who have been calling for funding for decades, diplomats from over 190 countries on Sunday struck a deal to set up a loss and damage fund to

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Two-week long UN climate talks runs into overtime

Two-week long UN climate talks runs into overtime

🕔07:21, 19.Nov 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 19 (IANS) The 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) will close at least one day later than expected as climate talks continued on Saturday, with the Egyptian Presidency calling for negotiators to “shift gears” so an agreement can

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Emission level checks crucial for climate change, says Bhupender Yadav at COP27

Emission level checks crucial for climate change, says Bhupender Yadav at COP27

🕔16:34, 17.Nov 2022

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday underlined the need for checking emission levels, which he said was crucial for initiating climate change. “Today we know that climate change is the most crucial of all other environmental

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Developed nations backtracking on climate damage fund: Small island states at COP27

Developed nations backtracking on climate damage fund: Small island states at COP27

🕔07:28, 17.Nov 2022

Sharm el-Sheikh, Nov 17 (IANS) In the final few days of negotiations at the UN climate summit, COP27, the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and other developing countries are gravely concerned with the lack of progress made on the fundamental

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UN launches challenge for cities to harness power of nature for cooling

UN launches challenge for cities to harness power of nature for cooling

🕔17:52, 16.Nov 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 16 (IANS) The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced a new initiative on Wednesday at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27), the Nature for Cool Cities Challenge, which incentivises cities to use the cooling power of

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Haryana showcases climate initiatives at COP27 in Sharm El-Shiekh

Haryana showcases climate initiatives at COP27 in Sharm El-Shiekh

🕔16:45, 16.Nov 2022

Chandigarh, Nov 16 (IANS) For the first time, the Manohar Lal Khattar-led Haryana government is showcasing its initiatives to support climate goals through Actions for Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) in the Conference of Parties (CoP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention

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COP27: UN Technology Mechanism for climate solutions in developing nations

COP27: UN Technology Mechanism for climate solutions in developing nations

🕔11:39, 16.Nov 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 16 (IANS) Senior officials from several governments, the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) launched a new five-year work programme at the COP27 to promote climate technology solutions in developing countries.

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COP27: Nations pledge added support to GEF funds to tackle climate crisis

COP27: Nations pledge added support to GEF funds to tackle climate crisis

🕔11:37, 16.Nov 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 16 (IANS) In an important injection of support to countries facing the worst effects of climate change, seven donor governments pledged new funding for the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) during the

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India on course to fulfil net zero emissions, says Environment Minister at COP27

India on course to fulfil net zero emissions, says Environment Minister at COP27

🕔07:28, 16.Nov 2022

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said that within a year of Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing India’s aim of achieving net zero emissions by 2070, the country has submitted its Long-Term Low Emissions

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COP27: India joins 57 nations in long-term strategies for net-zero pathways

COP27: India joins 57 nations in long-term strategies for net-zero pathways

🕔19:51, 14.Nov 2022

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) India on Monday joined 57 nations to have submitted long-term strategies for net-zero pathways at the on-going UN climate summit, COP27, in Egypt. This is a follow-up of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in Glasgow where

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India submits low emission development strategy at COP27

India submits low emission development strategy at COP27

🕔19:47, 14.Nov 2022

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) India on Monday submitted its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), during the ongoing 27th Conference of Parties (COP27), which is aimed at rational utilisation of national

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IndianOil’s sustainable initiatives detailed at India Pavilion at COP 27, Egypt

IndianOil’s sustainable initiatives detailed at India Pavilion at COP 27, Egypt

🕔06:23, 14.Nov 2022

New Delhi, Nov 14: Indian Oil Corporation Limited, a Central Public Sector Undertaking, held a session today as a part of side events at the Indian Pavilion at COP 27, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The session covered IndianOil’s initiatives on biofuels,

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COP27 focuses on how world will feed eight billion people

COP27 focuses on how world will feed eight billion people

🕔11:21, 13.Nov 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt), Nov 13 (IANS) The Adaptation and Agriculture thematic day at COP27 focused on how the world will feed eight billion people. Throughout the day, a series of sessions and initiatives shed light on pathways forward on adaptation and

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COP27: Call for urgent action to reduce emissions across industry

COP27: Call for urgent action to reduce emissions across industry

🕔13:58, 12.Nov 2022

COP27’s thematic day dedicated to Decarbonization called for urgent action to reduce emissions across industry with a specific focus on the most carbon intensive sectors including steel, oil, gas, and fertilizers. Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt), Nov 12 (IANS) COP27’s thematic day dedicated

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Finance takes centre stage at COP27 climate talks

Finance takes centre stage at COP27 climate talks

🕔12:19, 10.Nov 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt) Nov 10 (IANS) With the world requiring between $4 trillion and $7 trillion per year to shift towards sustainable development, the pressing issue of climate finance kicked off the UN Climate Change Conference’s (COP27) Thematic Days Agenda by

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COP27: 112 nations to protect 30% of land, ocean by 2030

COP27: 112 nations to protect 30% of land, ocean by 2030

🕔11:40, 8.Nov 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt), Nov 8 (IANS) On the first day of COP27, the presidents and ministers from Palau, Nigeria, Costa Rica, the UK, France, and the US have affirmed their support for the 30×30 target which commits countries to a global

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Int’l Drought Resilience Alliance launched at COP27

Int’l Drought Resilience Alliance launched at COP27

🕔11:36, 8.Nov 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov 8 (IANS) At the initiative of Senegalese President Macky Sall and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, leaders from over 25 countries and 20 organisations launched the International Drought Resilience Alliance to accelerate action and help countries to be

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COP27: $3.1 bn plan to achieve early warning systems for all

COP27: $3.1 bn plan to achieve early warning systems for all

🕔11:31, 8.Nov 2022

Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt), Nov 8 (IANS) It will cost the equivalent of just 50 cents per person per year for the next five years to reach everyone on Earth with early warnings against increasingly extreme and dangerous weather, according to a

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