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Colombia rallies global coalition for fossil fuel phaseout, announces landmark Santa Marta conference

India, Nov. 21 -- After the deletion of "transition away from fossil fuels" in the latest Mutirao text put out by the COP30 presidency in the early hours of November 21, Colombia pushed for a global p... Read More


COP30: Tripling of adaptation finance, just transition mechanism proposed in much-awaited new texts

India, Nov. 21 -- On November 21, COP30 unveiled new texts, highlighting a proposal to triple adaptation finance by 2030 and introducing a just transition mechanism. The texts, however, omit the road... Read More


Kerala HC stays implementation of electricity commission's new renewable energy rules

India, Nov. 21 -- The Kerala High Court has temporarily halted the implementation of KSERC's new draft regulations on renewable energy. The new rules have sparked controversy among RTS users due to c... Read More


Government of Odisha plans tourism boost around Hirakud Dam amidst environmental concerns

India, Nov. 21 -- The Hirakud Dam, built across the Mahanadi in Odisha's Sambalpur district, is a vital national asset for irrigation, power generation and flood control. Considering its strategic imp... Read More


Heatwaves drive 9% of India's electricity demand surge in 2024: Study warns of deepening heat-power trap

India, Nov. 20 -- New study reveals that heatwaves in India have driven 9 per cent surge in power demand in 2024. It warns of 'heat-power trap' that threatens India's climate progress and public heal... Read More


Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Why are farmers in Rajasthan protesting about insurance claims?

India, Nov. 20 -- Farmers of Churu district in Rajasthan called for a 'Kisan Ekta Tractor March' on November 17 in support of their demands, but the administration stopped the march midway and confisc... Read More


840 million women worldwide have endured intimate partner or sexual violence, finds WHO report

India, Nov. 20 -- Nearly one in three women worldwide have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence, the WHO says. Global progress has stalled, with intimate partner violence falling by just 0... Read More


GlobalSouth draws red lines at COP30: Equity, sovereignty and strong finance define just transition battle lines

India, Nov. 20 -- Developing countries at the ongoing 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have mounted one of their most unifie... Read More


Five ways to make the ocean economy more sustainable and just

India, Nov. 20 -- A sustainable ocean economy is within reach if we act now. Transitioning from a 'grey' to a 'blue' economy involves reducing fossil fuels, boosting renewables, and improving fishing ... Read More


India pushes for equity-driven, economy-wide Just Transition architecture at COP30

India, Nov. 20 -- India sharpened its stance on just transition (JT) at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), urging a globa... Read More