By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday said he hopes President-elect Donald Trump’s views on climate change might change when he “assumes office”. Speaking at the UN…
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) The implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement on Wednesday got a major boost with the launch of a $55 million fund by 11 developed countries to help deployment…
Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced at the climate change conference here that his country will introduce a new law to ensure it reduces carbon emissions. “Spain is fully committed to…
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) British charity Christian Aid on Wednesday slammed Britain’s four biggest banks for what it said was lack of preparedness in the face of climate change, calling on them…
Dhaka, Nov 16 (IANS) The lives of millions of people will be saved by the implementation of the Paris Agreement, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said. “Lives of millions of people would continue to…
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) Health and environment officials from over 24 countries have committed to reducing the annual 12.6 million deaths due to pollution, the World Health Organisation and United Nations Environment…
Marrakech, Nov 16 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy renewed Spain’s commitment to fight against climate change and reiterated his promise to push for a specific law on the matter. Rajoy is in Marrakech for…
By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS) As the joint high level segment of the Marrakech climate talk was underway here, over 20 countries signed the framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) here…
By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS) Reminding the world of its commitments to the climate change, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called for ending the fossil fuel subsidy. “The choices we make today may…
Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS/MAP) The European Union (EU) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) have announced the release of a new platform for cooperation on renewable energy and energy efficiency. Launched on Monday during…
Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS/MAP) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his deep admiration and respect for Moroccan King Mohammed VI and his country for hosting the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP 22) on…
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 15 (IANS) The developed world should increase and accelerate their support to the developing nations bearing the brunt of climate change like rising sea levels, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)…
By Vishal Gulati Marrakech, Nov 14 (IANS) The G20 countries continue pumping billions in overseas coal development and Japan’s plans to build dozens of so-called high-efficiency coal power plants, both of which undermine the landmark…
By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 14 (IANS) In a shocking revelation, the 22nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) was informed that while the economic and human cost of the extreme natural…
Doha, Nov 14 (IANS) The ruler of Qatar will participate in the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP 22) to the UN Framework of Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a media report said. Emir Sheikh…
By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Renewable energy, plus the efficient use of energy, can reduce the devastating impact of climate change and the Himalayan region should be at the centre of all…
By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 12 (IANS) Amid concerns over the threat by US President-elect Donald Trump, who has earlier vowed to cancel last year’s Paris climate agreement, President COP22, Salaheddine Mezouar said that one…
By Kushagra Dixit Marrakech, Nov 11 (IANS) Urging the developing countries to know their capacities in achieving the goals for adaptation and mitigation of climate change and emissions by 2018, a report on Friday cited…
Marrakech, Nov 11 (IANS) The election of Donald Trump as the next US President has opened the door for the European Union (EU) to reassure the world that the global low carbon transition is unstoppable,…
Marrakech, Nov 11 (IANS) The Africa50 Fund is willing to invest in Morocco and turn the country into a hub to invest in other African countries, said its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “In Morocco, we…