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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 5, 2026 11:10 PM

India, Japan Launch Operational Manual to Promote Low-Carbon Technology, Mobilise Climate Finance, Facilitate Technology Cooperation

India and Japan launched the Operational Manual for the India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) in New Delhi on September 30, aimed at promoting advanced low-carbon technologies, mobilising climate finance, facilitating technology cooperation and supporting high-integrity emission reductions and removals in India. The Manual was jointly launched by Ambassador of Japan to India Keiichi Ono and then Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Tanmay Kumar. The JCM aims to ...

September 19, 2026 11:58 AM

India’s per capita carbon emissions less than half the global average: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has guided the world on issues related to nature and the environment for centuries and is now working towards offering solutions to modern climate challenges. Addressing the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” organised by the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said India's environmental approach draws from its cultural traditions and longstanding commitment to nature. During ...

June 16, 2026 4:45 PM

India, Japan adopt implementation rules for Joint Crediting Mechanism under Paris Agreement

India and Japan have adopted the Rules of Implementation for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, marking a key step in bilateral cooperation on climate action and carbon market mechanisms. The rules, adopted on June 8, provide the operational framework for implementing the mechanism, which aims to support projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions while contributing to the climate goals of both countries and advancing sustainable developmen...

May 28, 2026 4:22 PM

Global temperatures likely to hit near-record highs over next five years: report

Global average temperatures are likely to remain at or near record levels over the next five years, according to a report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and produced by the UK’s Met Office on Thursday. The report added that Arctic temperature anomalies are expected to continue to remain higher than the global average. The report stated that although the average temperature over the next five years is likely to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, th...

November 18, 2025 9:54 AM

Bhupender Yadav calls for stronger global partnerships at LeadIT Roundtable during COP30 in Brazil

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday called for enhanced global cooperation to accelerate low-carbon industrial transition, while addressing the LeadIT Industry Leaders’ Roundtable at the UNFCCC COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil. Speaking as Co-Chair of the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), Yadav said the meeting comes at a crucial moment as the world marks 10 years of the Paris Agreement. “We now have to move from goal setting to implementation,” he said. T...

January 3, 2025 1:43 PM

India submits 4th biennial update report to UNFCCC, highlights remarkable climate progress

India has reaffirmed its position as a global leader in climate action by submitting its 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on December 30, 2024. The report, an update to the Third National Communication (TNC), provides a detailed account of India’s National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory for 2020 while showcasing the nation’s achievements in balancing economic growth with sustainability. Union Minister for Environment, ...

November 9, 2024 5:02 PM

COP29: What is a carbon credit? What is Article 6?

Countries at the U.N. COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan will attempt to agree rules for a global system for trading carbon offset credits. Here's what you should know: WHAT ARE CARBON OFFSETS? Some governments and companies may struggle to reduce their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to meet their climate targets. Supporters of carbon offsets see them as a key means to help meet these goals. These offsets allow one nation or company to offset some of their emissions by paying for ac...