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COP29: UN climate chief calls for focus on climate action through politics
Azerbaijan, The Presidency of COP29 was praised for its round-the-clock efforts, with Stiell pledging the Secretariat's support in fostering inclusivity and keeping negotiations on track
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COP29: Young activists push for hope amid frustration at UN climate talks
We have this constant challenge of having sometimes the youth forums with spaces at the margins of the decision maker spaces, said Felipe Paullier, assistant secretary general for youth affairs
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'India's annual temp to rise 1.5°C by 2057, if emissions stay moderate'
The study highlights that these changes could exacerbate extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and intense rainfall, with wide-ranging effects on communities, agriculture, and natural
 "'India's annual temp to rise 1.5°C by 2057, if emissions stay moderate'")
No progress at COP29 in matters critical to developing countries: India
At COP29, countries are discussing how the MWP- created two years ago at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to help support mitigation- should work and what it should focus on
Protesters gather outside UN climate summit hall as progress on deal slows
Activists waved flags, snapped their fingers, and hummed and mumbled chants in a silent protest, with many covering their mouths with the word Silenced
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UN climate chief urges G20 leaders to carry out rapid cuts in emissions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden will be among the leaders attending the G20 Summit on November 18 and 19
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COP climate talks need reform, no longer fit for purpose: Climate leaders
Delegates struggled for hours on the opening day to agree an agenda and the mood has been soured by doubts about the United States' future role under a Donald Trump presidency, diplomatic spats
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Unilateral trade measures in name of climate action 'discriminatory': India
India further said unilateral trade measures discriminate against countries seeking to industrialise through export-led growth by raising the cost of exports
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Challenge to climate change need concerted efforts: Dr Swaminathan at COP29
This, she argued, would not only reduce health risks associated with indoor air pollution but also lessen India's carbon footprint, marking a crucial step toward sustainable development
Some rich nations say trillions of dollars needed to fight climate change
Some developed countries on Wednesday acknowledged that trillions of dollars were urgently needed to address climate change and wealthy nations should continue to lead in providing climate finance.
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Green Frontier Capital launches Sebi-approved fund worth Rs 1,500 crore
The fund will focus on accelerating India's low-carbon transition through investments in transformative climate technologies
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COP29: Indian youths call to prioritise children's needs in climate policy
Supported by UNICEF, the South Asian delegation which includes young leaders from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lankais urging world leaders to prioritise needs of children
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COP29: India, other developing nations demand fair climate finance pledges
Concerns were also raised that nearly 69 per cent of reported finance came in the form of loans adding burdens on the already vulnerable countries
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UN climate talks give all nations a platform to address climate change
The main focus of this year's talks is climate finance wealthier nations compensating poor countries for damages
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COP2: Here's why a climate breakthrough has rarely looked bleaker
The wavering global commitment is particularly worrying because the coming 12 months will be vital for setting the next decade of climate policies
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Pak PM calls for $6.8 trillion in climate funding for developing nations
Developing countries require $6.8 trillion in financing by 2030 to manage the impacts of climate change effectively, Pakistan's Prime Minister said
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COP29 climate agreement a boost for India's carbon market ambitions
This agreement enables climate action by increasing demand for carbon credits and ensures that the international carbon market operates with integrity under UN supervision
COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief
Nearly 200 nations have gathered at the annual UN climate summit in Baku, focused this year on raising hundreds of billions of dollars to fund a global transition to cleaner energy sources
 "COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief")
Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell
The ruling upholding Shell's appeal came as a 12-day U.N. climate conference was entering its second day in Azerbaijan
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Need to mitigate risks linked with glacial lakes: Principal secy Mishra
Mishra asserted that through the tri-focal lens of assessment, monitoring and mitigation, India has made substantial progress in this area
 "Need to mitigate risks linked with glacial lakes: Principal secy Mishra")
