Glasgow Climate Conference

Enthusiasm for next month's COP30 is low. But it remains our best bet

October 21, 2025 7:57 am

While India would be justified to keep its international climate commitments commensurate with what other countries bring to the table, it is in its own interest to be aggressive in dealing with the climate crisis

Breathing LiFE into the climate narrative

August 05, 2022 8:40 am

Parameswaran Iyer writes: Concept of 'Lifestyle for the Environment' enunciated by PM Modi harnesses the power of individual and collective action across the world to address the climate crisis. The time is ripe for India to lead the LiFE movement and mainstream it

Govt gives nod to stronger climate targets for 2030

August 04, 2022 9:01 am

In Glasgow last year, Prime Minister Modi had made a series of new promises to strengthen climate action from India.

Rachel Kyte: 'India should be a hugely investable proposition for the rest of the world'

April 11, 2022 7:31 am

The cost of not doing anything is way higher: Rachel Kyte

Govt to aid startup using daylight to illuminate basements 24x7

March 04, 2022 10:10 am

The solar energy spectrum has 45 per cent energy as visible light, and this can be used to harvest building illumination for about 9-11 hours a day.

Phase-down vs phase-out at COP: Bhupender Yadav stresses ‘national circumstances’

November 24, 2021 11:13 am

Explaining the reasons for India’s intervention to get the term "phase-out" of coal changed to "phase-down" in the final agreement of the Glasgow climate conference, Yadav said India was only speaking on behalf of the developing countries, and pointed out that the amendment was approved by consensus.

India’s last-minute coal defense at COP26 hid role of China, US

November 15, 2021 5:01 pm

Experts following the negotiations closely pushed back on the idea that India should be seen as responsible for the late change to the agreement, which must be produced by consensus.

Explained: What COP26 achieved, didn’t

November 16, 2021 7:30 am

The Glasgow climate meeting has ended with a pact weaker than many had hoped for. Among its successes, a global pledge to reduce methane emissions, and resolution of the carbon market deadlock.

Countries adopt Glasgow Climate Pact after India, China force amendment on coal reference

November 15, 2021 1:13 am

“This is just a very small step forward. The pace is extremely slow. We are moving in inches when we need to gallop in miles,” said Harjeet Singh, senior advisor with Climate Action Network International, a large group of NGOs working in climate space.

Saudi Arabia denies playing climate saboteur at Glasgow

November 11, 2021 10:10 pm

Saudi Arabia’s participation in climate talks itself can seem incongruous — a kingdom that has become wealthy and powerful because of oil.

COP26: World leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks

November 02, 2021 10:30 pm