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COP30: Global health leaders demand life-saving world transition away from fossil fuels

India, Nov. 19 -- Health and medical leaders representing millions of doctors, nurses, and students worldwide used the ongoing 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Co... Read More


17 nations join Blue NDC Challenge as ocean breakthroughs unveil global plan for accelerating marine climate action

India, Nov. 19 -- As many as 17 countries, including France and Brazil, on November 18, joined the Blue NDC Challenge and extended strong support for establishing a new Ocean Taskforce at the 30th Con... Read More


AI-fuelled digital violence is leaving women exposed, UN Women warns

India, Nov. 19 -- Digital abuse is "spreading at alarming speed", fuelled by AI, anonymity, and weak laws. UN Women says 44% of the world's women and girls lack legal protection against cyber harassm... Read More


'Global North not meeting financial obligations to support NAP process in developing countries'

India, Nov. 19 -- The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) happening in Belem, Brazil has been dubbed as the 'adaptation COP', ... Read More


Lives lost to extreme weather events in India increased nearly 50% in 4 years

India, Nov. 19 -- India witnessed a 48 per cent rise in deaths due to extreme weather events in 2025, with 4,064 fatalities reported. Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest death toll, while Maharashtra... Read More


Crop-residue burning turning India into global methane hotspot, UN report warns

India, Nov. 19 -- UN report warns that India has become a global hotspot for methane emissions driven by stubble burning. India is now the world's third-largest methane emitter, responsible for nearl... Read More


In Tanzania, human land use caused 76% of Kilimanjaro natural plant species loss, finds study

India, Nov. 18 -- A new study reveals that land-use change caused by rapid population growth, not climate change, was the primary direct cause of the loss of 76 per cent of natural plant species on th... Read More


Chemical 'whispers' reveal life began 800 million years earlier than thought

India, Nov. 18 -- Scientists have detected chemical evidence of life in 3.3-billion-year-old rocks using advanced chemistry and AI. The findings push back molecular signs of oxygen-producing photosyn... Read More


Finally, Indigenous peoples have an influential voice at COP30. They're speaking loud and clear

India, Nov. 18 -- Indigenous peoples take center stage at COP30, advocating for climate justice and land rights. The summit, held in the Amazon, sees unprecedented Indigenous participation, pushing f... Read More


EU rejects claims CBAM is unilateral, calls for discipline on Baku finance compromise

India, Nov. 18 -- The European Union (EU) mounted a firm defence of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at COP30 on November 17, with Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra insisting the policy... Read More