Paris Summit

Israel plans more settlements; Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks to Paris summit

The Palestinian President said on Tuesday that he hopes the upcoming Mideast conference in France will set a timetable to end settlements, as Israel advances plans for thousands of new homes in parts of Jerusalem claimed by the Palestinians, despite the recent UN Security Council resolution condemning construction there.

Brexit: Referendum results may impact Paris climate change agreement

The economic impact of brexit has been quantified by well-known consultancy agencies but not the climate impact.

solar energy, innovation summit and bilateral talks: Here's what PM Narendra Modi did in Paris

Here's what PM Narendra Modi's did at the Paris Climate Change Summit.

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.

For global transition to clean energy, US seeks 'ambitious', 'fair' agreement at Paris climate summit.

The US is looking for an "ambitious" and "fair" agreement at the Paris climate conference which accelerates the transition to clean energy and is applicable to all countries, America's top official on climate change has said.

Over 60 Hindu organisations call for transition to clean energy

Ahead of the crucial Paris climate summit, several Hindu organisations have issued a joint climate change declaration, calling for a complete transition to clean energy as rapidly as possible.

UN chief looking to revive global climate deal

Ban wants heads of state at a September 23 gathering in New York to outline how their countries will contribute to a mutual goal to contain rising temperatures.