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October 29, 2026 5:55 PM

Nepal Pushes Himalayan Climate Justice Ahead Of COP31

Nepal will give priority to Himalayan protection, climate-induced loss and damage, accessible climate finance and climate justice at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal outlined these priorities at the National Climate Summit 2026 in Kathmandu on Thursday, as Nepal prepares to present its concerns at the global climate negotiations. Khanal said climate change in the Himalayan region is no longer just a national concern for Nepal, but a g...

October 22, 2026 11:06 PM

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet, weeks after devastating flash floods

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Tibet at around 8.03 p.m. on Thursday, raising fresh concerns in a region still recovering from devastating flash floods last month. According to India’s National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 173 kilometres below the Earth’s surface. The epicentre was approximately 400 kilometres from Lhasa, the Tibetan capital. The latest earthquake also follows seismic activity recorded in Tibet on Septe...

October 12, 2026 9:45 PM

India, EU agree to continue talks on CBAM issue

India and the European Union agreed to strengthen cooperation and facilitate continued dialogue on carbon markets, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)-related methodologies and opportunities for enhanced technical ties at a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Monday. The Indian side was led by Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, and the EU team was headed by the European Commission’s Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union, Gerassimos Thomas. The discussions focused on India’s car...

October 8, 2026 4:41 PM

Bhupender Yadav Calls for Flexibility and Pragmatism Ahead of COP31

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that member countries need to show more flexibility, practicality, and mutual respect to clear up remaining differences and achieve ambitious and balanced results at this year's UN climate conference, known as COP31. This upcoming climate conference is set to take place in November in Antalya, Turkiye. He shared these views while speaking at a main meeting in Fiji, which is part of the preparatory talks ahead of COP31 that are co-hosted by Australi...

October 7, 2026 10:37 AM

India Calls for Closing Climate Gaps, Fulfilling Commitments Ahead of COP31

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has called for closing gaps in climate action, fulfilling existing commitments and accelerating the implementation of the Paris Agreement at the upcoming COP31 climate conference. Addressing the plenary discussion on COP31 priorities at the UNFCCC Pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji, the Minister said the success of the conference should be measured by concrete progress in implementation, the delivery of support to those in nee...

October 6, 2026 5:25 PM

No one-size-fits-all approach to climate action, says Bhupender Yadav at Pre-COP31

India has called for equal attention to adaptation, mitigation and means of implementation as countries prepare for the upcoming COP31 climate conference. Leading the Indian delegation at the UNFCCC Pre-COP31 meetings, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said the principles of equity and Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC) must be upheld for meaningful and sustained climate action. Addressing the Leaders...

September 30, 2026 12:29 AM

Bhupender Yadav hails frontline forest personnel for translating conservation policy into action

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday highlighted the crucial role of frontline forest personnel in protecting India’s forests and wildlife, saying they are the people who translate conservation policy into action on the ground. Minister made the remarks while addressing the 4th Eco Warrior Awards and Eco Warrior Conclave, organised by the Indian Forest Service Association (IFSA) and Indian Masterminds in New Delhi. The event brought together sen...

September 25, 2026 10:24 AM

EXPLAINER: What is a ‘super El Niño’ and how will it affect the weather?

The El Niño weather pattern developing in the Pacific Ocean could be one of the strongest on record, with the potential to cause floods, droughts, extreme heat and crop losses across the world. The phenomenon, which the World Meteorological Organization expects to reach peak intensity by early 2027, could result in 451,000 excess deaths by February, ‌the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab said on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know. WHAT IS EL NINO? El Niño is the warm phase ...

September 22, 2026 4:34 PM

California declares state of emergency to prepare for historic El Nino season

The US state of California has proclaimed a state of emergency to prepare for what is shaping up to be a potentially historic El Nino season. The proclamation will mobilise state resources and accelerate preparations ahead of potential winter storms, coastal flooding and other impacts, according to a statement from the governor's office on Monday (local time). "The emerging El Nino event is already breaking records, and forecasters expect it to continue to strengthen, potentially becoming the ...

September 21, 2026 7:36 PM

Nepal sets up 15-member panel to examine August 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster

Nepal has formed a 15-member parliamentary special committee to study the devastating floods that struck areas along the Nepal-Tibet border and parts of the country on August 26. At a meeting of the House of Representatives on Monday, Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal presented a proposal to form the 15-member committee to examine the impact of climate change on the Himalayas, climate justice and the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster. The proposal was unanimously endorsed by the House. "The devastating disa...