Deep divisions at final phase of UN climate talks over fossil fuels

By Vishal Gulati | December 12, 2023 10:31 AM

Dubai, Dec 12 (IANS) As the 2023 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change 28th session of the Conference of Parties (UNFCCC COP28) comes to a close, some of the major topics are still being discussed behind closed doors, such as the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and the Global Stocktake -- the main outcome of the summit with “weak language” to phase out fossil fuels and promoting renewables.

As Dubai climate talks enter final hrs, Guterres urges nations to adopt ambitious outcome

Vishal Gulati | December 11, 2023 3:25 PM

Dubai, Dec 11 (IANS) As the annual two-week UN Climate Change Congress (COP28) approaches the finish line, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday said the key to success was for nations to adopt an ambitious outcome that demonstrates decisive climate action and a credible plan to keep the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming limit alive and to protect those on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

Snow in Beijing affects road, railway, air traffic

IANS | December 11, 2023 2:49 PM

Beijing, Dec 11 (IANS) Road, rail and air traffic in Beijing were disrupted on Monday following snowfall from the previous evening, triggering authorities to implement measures to ensure the safety of the public.

Climate change will increase wildfire risk & lengthen fire seasons: Study

IANS | December 11, 2023 12:20 PM

New York, Dec 11 (IANS) Increasing climate change conditions are set to increase the risk of wildfire and also lengthen fire seasons, according to a study.

Haryana govt plans to encourage use of drones in agriculture

IANS | December 10, 2023 7:00 PM

Gurugram, Dec 10 (IANS) Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Jai Prakash Dalal on Sunday said that a new scheme has been prepared by the government to encourage the spraying of nano-fertilizers through drones in Haryana.

COP28: Industry transition challenges continue, says India

IANS | December 10, 2023 6:55 PM

Dubai, Dec 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment Bhupender Yadav on Sunday that there has been a significant shift in the global industrial landscape as industry transition has climbed higher on the international agenda since the launch of LeadIT in 2019.

COP28: 44% drop in climate finance to agrifood systems in Asia, concern for farmers

Vishal Gulati | December 10, 2023 6:32 PM

Dubai, Dec 10 (IANS) The amount of climate finance flowing to agrifood systems is strikingly low and continues to diminish compared to global climate finance flows, a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned on Sunday.

Taj City green activists demand urgent measures to save dying Yamuna river

Brij Khandelwal | December 10, 2023 1:07 PM

Agra, Dec 10 (IANS) Green warriors in Agra on Sunday demanded urgent measures to save the dying Yamuna river, the lifeline of the Sri Krishna land (Braj Bhoomi), from pollution and restricted flow of fresh water from upstream barrages.

COP28 president's reply to Mary Robinson exposed divide among nations

Kavya Dubey | December 10, 2023 10:10 AM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Just when minds and intentions are coming together to develop climate resilience, innovate for cleaner sustenance, and pitch for alternate methods of traditional fuel-based common practices, the president of the COP 28 summit brought the discourse to a screeching halt with his comment that there is “no science” behind demands to phase out fossil fuels.

Fossil fuels-led temp increase may dent COP28 host UAE's GDP by 72%

Vishal Gulati | December 10, 2023 10:10 AM

Dubai, Dec 10 (IANS) Nations represented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) that is taking place in Dubai must prioritise ending the age of fossil fuels, says a new report that lays out with stark details the economic impact of rising temperatures on one of the hottest regions of the world.