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Green finance market size could be $5.6 trn by 2047

India's commitment to the Paris Accord is not just a survival goal. It's India's opportunity to catapult itself among the "Great Powers"

Green finance market size could be $5.6 trn by 2047
Updated On : 05 Nov 2023 | 9:06 PM IST

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
Updated On : 07 Nov 2021 | 8:12 AM IST

The financial risk posed by Janet Yellen's climate agenda on India Inc

The US may be way behind the EU in adopting a climate change agenda but could be driving it soon. Although it is just coming into the game, it has the money to demand a change

The financial risk posed by Janet Yellen's climate agenda on India Inc
Updated On : 21 Apr 2021 | 3:39 PM IST

John Kerry to push India on net zero target ahead of global climate meet

India, the world's third-biggest emitter, has come under pressure to make a net-zero pledge ahead of this year's global climate talks in Glasgow in November

John Kerry to push India on net zero target ahead of global climate meet
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 11:20 AM IST

Just hours into presidency, Biden announces US will rejoin Paris accord

Biden's action on Paris sends a strong message that the US is prepared to cooperate in the fight against climate change and to reclaim the leadership role it once held

Just hours into presidency, Biden announces US will rejoin Paris accord
Updated On : 21 Jan 2021 | 6:53 AM IST

Fate of Paris accord hangs in balance as UN talks go down to wire

Observers said delegates were struggling to resolve the question of whether big emitters will signal their intent to raise their emissions-cutting targets next year

Fate of  Paris accord hangs in balance as UN talks go down to wire
Updated On : 14 Dec 2019 | 11:52 AM IST

US role in Paris accord remains uncertain as presidential elections loom

After announcing his intention to leave the Paris climate accord back in 2017, Donald Trump is expected on Monday to send a letter that will trigger a yearlong countdown before the US can formally exit. But although his administration has largely ignored the landmark agreement since taking power, American officials will continue to play a role in negotiating technical details -- just in case they ever want to come back. "Because of the historical role the US has played, especially on issues like transparency, other governments will continue to hear them out and allow them to play something of a role," David Waskow, an expert on climate negotiations at the World Resources Institute in Washington, told AFP. Though the landmark accord went into effect for nearly 200 nations in 2016, various technical aspects over its implementation remain to be ironed out including matters of accounting for emissions and how much data countries will be required to publish. The State Department told AF

US role in Paris accord remains uncertain as presidential elections loom
Updated On : 02 Nov 2019 | 11:29 AM IST

US to join climate talks despite exit from Paris accord

Trump had, in June, called for fresh negotiations on the climate deal while terming it 'unfair'

US to join climate talks despite exit from Paris accord
Updated On : 05 Aug 2017 | 4:37 AM IST

US withdrawal from the Paris pact could be India's gain

Trump's decision unequivocally cedes the United States' global leadership

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2017 | 9:48 AM IST

US exit from Paris Accord: Climate financing may become tough for India

US is the largest contributor to Green Climate Fund

US exit from Paris Accord: Climate financing may become tough for India
Updated On : 03 Jun 2017 | 11:04 PM IST