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  India TV Perspective: Climate Change poses greatest threat for planet but are we doing enough?

  News | January 21, 2024 10:08 IST

  The World Economic Forum threw a spotlight on the looming climate crisis, deeming it a major global risk. In 2023, record heat, exacerbated by human-induced climate change, intensified. Alarming statistics from the WMO reveal a rapid increase in the chance of reaching the 1.5-degree threshold.

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  'Equity and climate justice': India calls for implementation of Paris Agreement at COP28

  World | December 13, 2023 17:03 IST

  Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's statement came as COP28 negotiators reached a crucial deal calling on 'transitioning away' from fossil fuels. The document urged countries to accelerate efforts toward the phase-down of unabated coal power, but did not mention 'phase out'.

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  COP28: New draft deal omits 'phase out', calls on countries to 'transition away' from fossil fuels

  World | December 13, 2023 9:53 IST

  The last document of the COP28 also omitted 'phase out' of fossil fuels, triggering criticism from various countries, including the US. Despite fossil fuels heavily driving climate change, countries have been reluctant in heavily reducing the use of oil, gas and oil.

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  'Even my mom tried to stop...': Manipur climate activist who storms COP28 stage and earns praise

  World | December 12, 2023 14:58 IST

  Licypriya Kangujam, who hails from the Manipur district, was at the United Nations Climate Conference 2023 (COP28), where she emphasised that the world needs to end the usage of fossil fuels immediately in order to safeguard the future.

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  COP28 releases crucial document to guide adaptation efforts, disagreement lingers

  World | December 10, 2023 17:39 IST

  According to a UN report released last month, developing countries require USD 215-387 billion annually for climate adaptation, but they are only receiving about USD 21 billion.

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  COP28: India supports global goal of adaptation, calls for clear definition of climate finance

  World | December 09, 2023 12:21 IST

  India asserted the importance of reaching negotiated outcomes to reaffirm trust in the multilateral climate process. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav asserted the need to establish a clear definition of climate finance, adding that lack of clarity affects the trust of other countries.

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  COP28: India moves up one spot to rank 7th in Climate Change Performance Index 2024

  World | December 09, 2023 11:05 IST

  India remained among the highest performers by maintaining a high ranking in Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and Energy Use categories. However, the CCPI 2024 report also noted that India's slightly positive trend in renewable energy share was advancing too slowly.

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  Russian fighter jets escort Putin's plane en route to Abu Dhabi I Watch ROBUST security video

  World | December 06, 2023 18:30 IST

  Notably, Putin is visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a rare trip abroad and will hold talks with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss oil, OPEC+ and the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

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  'If there's a country that could host COP summit successfully it would be...': UAE envoy

  World | December 05, 2023 23:41 IST

  During the recently concluded COP 28 Summit in Dubai, PM Modi congratulated the UAE President for the successful hosting and also invited him to attend the Vibrant Gujarat Summit scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar in January.

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  India's per capita emissions less than half of global average in 2022, US tops the list: Report

  World | December 05, 2023 19:11 IST

  The US is also the biggest CO2 emitter since the Industrial Revolution. Over the entire period 1850–2022, the US' cumulative emissions amounted to 115 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide (Gt C) (24 per cent of the world total), the EU's to 80 Gt C (17 per cent) and China's to 70 Gt C (15 per cent).

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  FACT CHECK: No truth to claims of Qatar quashing death sentence for 8 Indians | CHECK HERE

  Fact Check | December 05, 2023 15:03 IST

  India, shocked by the ruling, has pledged to explore all legal options in the case. The most recent hearing took place on December 1, 2023, with the next scheduled for December 7, 2023.

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  India reduced emission intensity by 33 per cent between 2005-19, 11 years in advance: Govt report

  Business | December 03, 2023 12:56 IST

  India achieved its emissions intensity-related targets 11 years ahead of the committed time frame and non-fossil fuel targets nine years ahead of schedule. The country aims to reduce GDP emission intensity by 45 per cent by 2030 from 2005 levels.

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  '#Melodi': Italy's Giorgia Meloni selfie with PM Modi breaks internet, netizens go crazy

  Trending | December 02, 2023 11:10 IST

  Netizens expressed excitement and enthusiasm upon seeing the selfie of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at the COP28 climate action summit in Dubai. The hashtag 'Melodi' gained popularity as users went crazy sharing and commenting on the picture.

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  'Thank you, Dubai': PM Modi shares glimpses of key moments from COP28 Summit | WATCH VIDEO

  India | December 02, 2023 9:08 IST

  PM Modi COP28 Summit Dubai visit: The video included glimpses of his bilateral meetings, interactions with global leaders, and his summit speech focusing on the contribution of all countries against climate change.

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  COP28: PM Modi launches web portal of Green Credits Programme in Dubai | WATCH

  World | December 01, 2023 20:56 IST

  The initiative involves creating an inventory of degraded wastelands, which can be utilised for planting by individuals and organisations. Participants undertaking environmentally positive actions will receive tradable green credits.

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  PM Modi meets UAE President on sidelines of COP-28 Summit in Dubai, discusses Israel-Hamas war

  India | December 01, 2023 21:35 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for co-hosting the high-level event on Green Climate Programme (GCP) at COP-28.

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  COP28 summit: UK PM Rishi Sunak arrives for the summit in Dubai, UAE

  News | December 01, 2023 19:09 IST

  UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived at the COP28 Summit Dubai, UAE on Dec 01. He was welcomed by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UN Secy Gen. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the venue of the COP28 Summit.

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  COP28: PM Modi greets members of Indian Diaspora Climate Conference

  News | December 01, 2023 19:06 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 30 landed in Dubai to attend the 28th edition of the UN Climate Change Conference. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the members of the Indian Diaspora gathered at a hotel in Dubai on December 01.

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  COP28 World Climate Action Summit: PM Modi hails 'historic' approval of 'Loss and Damage' Fund

  World | December 01, 2023 18:25 IST

  PM Modi asserted that India has given the utmost priority to achieving sustainable development and climate change and called on the developed countries to contribute more in this matter. He also congratulated the UAE President for announcing the Climate Investment Fund.

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  COP28 World Climate Action Summit: PM Modi proposes to host COP33 in 2028

  World | December 09, 2023 10:51 IST

  The Prime Minister proposed the Green Credit initiative, which focuses on creating 'carbon sinks' through the participation of world economies. He also expressed gratitude to leaders for providing continuous support to issues like climate justice, climate finance and green credit raised by him.