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November 4, 2026 10:29 AM

India to push for equitable, solution-oriented climate action at COP31 in Türkiye: Bhupender Yadav

India will pursue a solution-oriented and equitable approach to climate action at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), with a focus on climate finance, adaptation, technology transfer and the priorities of developing countries, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday. Briefing the media in New Delhi, Yadav outlined India's priorities for COP31, scheduled to be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November...

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...

November 11, 2025 3:34 PM

Latest U.N. analysis shows climate pledges cutting emissions by 12%

The yearly amount of planet-warming gases added to the atmosphere will decrease 12% by 2035 from 2019 levels, according to a new analysis published Monday by the U.N. climate change secretariat (UNFCCC). The revised figure represents progress from the expected 10% reduction announced on October 28, and takes into account pledges made since the cutoff for the previous analysis. Nevertheless, the projected 12% cut is far short of the 60% emissions drop needed by 2035 to limit global warming at 1...

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 13, 2024 11:03 AM

Nepal addresses COP29; meets Maldivian counterpart to join hands in climate negotiations

President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel addressed the 'World Leaders Climate Action Summit' on Tuesday. The conference, which began on November 11, will continue until November 22. In his statement, he highlighted issues such as climate justice and climate finance, including reparations for loss and damage to vulnerable nations. President Paudel arrived in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on Monday, leading a Nepali delegation to the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Fra...

November 7, 2024 10:40 PM

Trump win worries international partners ahead of COP29 climate summit

Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election has darkened the outlook for a strong deal at the COP29 climate summit next week and will increase pressure on Europe and China to lead international progress in curbing planetary warming, according to climate negotiators. Trump, who has called climate change a hoax, has said he plans to withdraw the U.S. from the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement at the start of his second presidency, and his policy advisers have floated removing t...

September 16, 2024 5:18 PM

India intensifying efforts to combat climate change: govt

Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, provided a comprehensive update on India's climate change situation and adaptation efforts in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. According to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, human activities have unequivocally caused global warming, with temperatures rising 1.1°C above 1850-1900 levels in the decade of 2011-2020. The report warns of widespread impacts on ecosystem...