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India shines at COP28: Green initiatives, climate justice and human rights in focus
Abhinav Mehrotra And Biswanath Gupta • 1 year agoPrime Minister Modi urged developed countries to completely reduce carbon footprint intensity by 2050 and urged that developing countries must get appropriate access to the remaining global carbon budget
Vantage | What COP28 says about COP's ability to solve climate problems
The Vantage Take • 1 year agoAt this rate, COP summits will be reduced to expensive photo-ops and not a solution to the world's climate problems
Vantage | India's crucial role at COP28 and fight against climate change
The Vantage Take • 1 year agoNew Delhi can serve as a bridge between wealthier nations and the Global South
Vantage | COP28 may not turn the tide on climate change but it's our only bet
The Vantage Take • 1 year agoThe world is already off track when it comes to climate action. It cannot afford political delays and geopolitical standoffs
COP28: Why India's role is pivotal in climate justice and finance
Heera Lal And Vipin Juneja • 1 year agoIndia, along with other developing countries, is pushing for a new global climate finance target, acknowledging the growing costs of addressing and adapting to climate change
Decarbonising Plastic: Perspective from Global South
Kaviraj Singh • 2 years agoThe examples from the countries in the Global South demonstrate the importance of localised initiatives while emphasising the need for collaboration and shared responsibility in tackling the global plastic menace
From war machines to waste colonialism: How hypocrisy of West is harming planet's sustainability
Anu Lall • 2 years agoThe world needs to tackle the environmental challenge collectively. Rich Western populations need to live more responsibly, limit consumption, and manage their own waste
Human population is 8 billion strong: Where does it leave space and resources for animals and other species?
Gautam Mukherjee • 2 years agoNearly 20 plant and animal species are becoming extinct every hour according to a National Wildlife Federation report from the US
How India can mitigate climate change impact
Bikrant Tiwary • 3 years agoIf we all work together to improve our relationship with the environment, India can serve as a model for sustainability to the rest of the world
Earth and soul | 10 Indian ways to reduce your carbon footprints
Geetanjali Mehra • 3 years agoYou will be surprised to know that the average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tonnes, while globally the average carbon footprint is closer to 4 tonnes