Climate Change Conference

Developed nations must spend 1% of GDP to finance green projects in developing countries, says Narendra Modi

The Summit however ended with no time-bound agreements. Leaders recommitted to providing $100 billion a year to counter climate change, and pushing for greater vaccine equality to fight COVID-19

COP24 climate change summit to implement goals set in Paris climate agreement

One of the COP24's aims is to find practical and local solutions for how countries can lower emissions.

Govt reduced energy subsidies by over Rs 82,000 cr in 3 years, but discoms remain largest beneficiaries

Energy subsidies reduced by over Rs 82,000 crore between 2013-14 and 2015-16, a drop of 38 percent, but subsidies given to electricity transmission and distribution companies rose by over 60 percent

Rallies held across the globe ahead of Paris climate change summit

People take part in protests about climate change around the globe, a day before COP21.

Paris climate conference to start a day early, says UN

A crunch climate conference will start in Paris a day earlier than planned, with negotiators gathering on Sunday already to start thrashing out a pact, the UN's climate forum said on Wednesday.