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COP30 President emphasizes the Global South's role in climate action, particularly India & Brazil, as developed nations fail to meet commitments. Read about Brazil's climate priorities and the...

A new report reveals India ranked as the sixth-most severely affected country by extreme weather events from 1993 to 2022, with over 80,000 fatalities and USD 180 billion in losses.

Oxfam's Amitabh Behar criticizes the WEF for lacking diverse perspectives and real-life stories of the poor and marginalized, calling for greater inclusion in future discussions. The report...

Oxfam reports the UK extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India during colonialism, with the richest 10% receiving over half. The report highlights the ongoing impact of colonialism on global inequality.

Oxfam reports a staggering $2 trillion increase in billionaire wealth in 2024, while poverty remains largely unchanged. The report calls for taxing the rich and addressing colonial harms.

Negotiations at COP29 hit a snag as LDCs and AOSIS walked out, protesting a draft climate finance package deemed inadequate. The proposed USD 250 billion falls short of the trillions needed to...

Climate activist Greta Thunberg criticizes the proposed climate finance package at COP29, calling it a 'death sentence' for millions. She accuses rich nations of failing to pay their 'climate debt'...

India emphasizes climate justice in new climate finance goal at COP29, urging developed nations to lead on emissions reduction and ensure carbon space for developing countries.

India's GDP could be impacted by the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which imposes a tax on carbon-intensive imports. A report suggests a counter-tax on historical polluters.

Climate finance negotiations at the UN climate talks in Bonn have stalled, with developed countries failing to commit to funding needed to address the climate crisis in developing nations. The lack...

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva in Riyadh to discuss a new loan program for the country, seeking to secure a long-term Extended Fund Facility (EFF)...

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva in Riyadh to discuss a new loan program for the cash-strapped country. The meeting comes as the IMF is expected to...

Union minister Smriti Irani highlights India's role as a bridge between the Global South and North at Davos, emphasizing inclusive growth and digital infrastructure.

Oxfam reports that the wealth of the world's five richest men has doubled since 2020, while nearly five billion people have been made poorer. The report calls for a new era of public action to...

India ranks 35th in the Future Possibilities Index, while the UK leads the list. The study measures countries' preparedness for global trends like the Exabyte Economy, Wellbeing Economy, and Net...

The COP28 climate summit is facing a stalemate over fossil fuels, with some countries pushing for a phase-out while others resist. The final agreement remains uncertain as negotiators scramble to...

India and China provide more climate finance to developing countries than rich nations, despite developed countries' commitments. Learn about the global climate finance landscape and the push for...

India and China declined to sign a pledge at COP28 to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, despite earlier commitments. The pledge aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

India and China declined to sign a pledge at COP28 to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, despite India's previous commitment during its G20 presidency. This move has sparked debate...

Explore the historical forces driving climate change, from European colonialism to fossil fuel dependence. Learn how progress and energy consumption led to a global climate crisis.

Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal emphasizes that standards should promote global trade and not act as non-tariff barriers, advocating for harmonization and collaboration in the standard-setting...