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COP26: Glasgow climate negotiators seek to resolve 4 key challenges
The former French foreign minister who helped forge the Paris climate accord, said the general atmosphere had improved since the talks began on October 31 and "most negotiators want an agreement".
 "COP26: Glasgow climate negotiators seek to resolve 4 key challenges")
Climate goals: Can investor activism deliver what govts could not?
The moves by investors and accounting innovations by economists and auditors could make a critical difference on the margin. Call it Plan B; there is no Plan C, writes T N Ninan
Net-zero target viable? Study shows emissions are back to pre-Covid levels
The world's strong economic rebound has created a surge in demand for energy, and the global energy system is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels
 "Net-zero target viable? Study shows emissions are back to pre-Covid levels")
Whose net zero future?
India is in a fortunate position in that almost every action to improve productivity and equity will be carbon reducing
 "Whose net zero future?")
South Africa commits to reduce carbon emissions after foreign financing
In COP26, South Africa had submitted a revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to reduce domestic carbon emissions within a range for emissions of between 420 CO2-eq and 350 CO2-eq by 2030.
 "South Africa commits to reduce carbon emissions after foreign financing")
Glasgow COP26: India's emissions growing faster than most nations'
In 2019, India's carbon dioxide emissions grew 3.7%, the corresponding increase for China and Russia was 0.7%
 "Glasgow COP26: India's emissions growing faster than most nations'")
Will focus on climate-related risks, says Reserve Bank of India
In a statement, RBI said it broadly supports the NGFS declaration
 "Will focus on climate-related risks, says Reserve Bank of India")
India's green shoots for the planet
Its Panchamrita pledge at Glasgow burnishes its climate credentials, but a perilous future awaits the world
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India, Vietnam reaffirm strategic partnership on the sidelines of COP26
India and Vietnam reaffirming comprehensive strategic partnership, it added.
 "India, Vietnam reaffirm strategic partnership on the sidelines of COP26")
COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets
At the COP26, PM Narendra Modi set forth a five-pronged target for India and its commitment to Net-Zero emissions by 2070. What does this mean for the Indian economy and what will be the challenges?
 "COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets")
TMS, Ep 34: Implication of net-zero goal, Prakash Mallya Q&A, and Fed taper
What will be the economic impact of India's emission-reduction commitments at COP26? What role will Intel play in India's 5G and EV goals? Will the US Fed announce a taper today? All answers here
 "TMS, Ep 34: Implication of net-zero goal, Prakash Mallya Q&A, and Fed taper")
Climate finance cannot continue at 2009 levels: India at Glasgow meeting
The meeting - attended by representatives from China, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela among others - was presided over by the Bolivian President Luis Alberto Arce Catacora.
 "Climate finance cannot continue at 2009 levels: India at Glasgow meeting")
PM Narendra Modi leaves for home after concluding climate summit
The COP26 is being held from October 31 to November 12 under the presidency of the UK which is partnering with Italy for the event
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Glasgow COP26: How India Inc plans to meet net zero targets by 2070
Here is a low-down on how some of the country's major companies are planning to contribute to the net zero mission
 "Glasgow COP26: How India Inc plans to meet net zero targets by 2070")
PM Narendra Modi calls for transparent finance at Biden-led COP26 event
The prime minister on Tuesday underlined the need to ensure transparent climate finance
Towards net zero
India's 2030 climate targets more relevant than 2070
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China alleges COP26 organisers did not provide video link for Xi's address
China on Tuesday alleged that the conference organisers did not provide a video link for him to address the meeting, prompting him to send a written statement instead.
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India launches Green Grids, OSOWOG and IRIS at COP26 on Day-2 of parleys
Modi said India will fully support this new project, and work closely with CDRI, other partner countries and the UN for its success
 "India launches Green Grids, OSOWOG and IRIS at COP26 on Day-2 of parleys")
India will always strengthen any effort for sustainable development: Modi
During his meeting with the top EU leaders on October 29, Modi held extensive discussion covering trade and investment ties, climate change, COVID-19, global and regional developments.
India must clean up coal-reliant power sector to reach net-zero emissions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delighted delegates at the COP26 climate summit with his announcement that the third-biggest emitter would reach net-zero by 2070.
