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New COP29 proposal shows wide gap persists on climate funding deal

Although the 10-page document was slimmed to less than half the size of the previous version by stripping out some options, it summed up the opposing positions of blocs of developed and developing nations established before the event.

New COP29 proposal shows wide gap persists on climate funding deal

New COP29 proposal shows wide gap persists on climate funding deal

New COP29 proposal shows wide gap persists on climate funding deal

India struggles with limited effectiveness of its gender responsive budgeting: UN report

The report which analysed how countries in the region are placed compared to the Sustainability Development Goals adopted in Beijing 30 years back noted the adoption of gender-responsive budgeting by Asia-Pacific countries.

20 November 2024, 10:45 IST

India struggles with limited effectiveness of its gender responsive budgeting: UN report

India struggles with limited effectiveness of its gender responsive budgeting: UN report

India struggles with limited effectiveness of its gender responsive budgeting: UN report

20 November 2024, 10:45 IST

Explained | COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?

The talks, which began on Nov. 11, are due to end on Friday at 1400 GMT, but COP summits have a history of running long.

20 November 2024, 09:49 IST

Explained | COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?

Explained | COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?

Explained | COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?

20 November 2024, 09:49 IST

First issue in engaging with Pakistan is cessation of terrorism: India’s Ambassador at UN

Harish delivered the keynote address on ‘Responding to Key Global Challenges: The India Way’ at an event at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).

20 November 2024, 04:43 IST

First issue in engaging with Pakistan is cessation of terrorism: India’s Ambassador at UN

First issue in engaging with Pakistan is cessation of terrorism: India’s Ambassador at UN

First issue in engaging with Pakistan is cessation of terrorism: India’s Ambassador at UN

20 November 2024, 04:43 IST

Share green tech and funds freely; allow developing nations to grow: India tells rich nations at COP29

'The high carbon emission development pathways of the Global North in the past have left very little carbon space for the Global South,' Singh said.

19 November 2024, 15:52 IST

Share green tech and funds freely; allow developing nations to grow: India tells rich nations at COP29

Share green tech and funds freely; allow developing nations to grow: India tells rich nations at COP29

Share green tech and funds freely; allow developing nations to grow: India tells rich nations at COP29

19 November 2024, 15:52 IST

UN climate chief calls for focusing on major political decisions to advance climate action

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell urged delegates to shed 'bluffing and brinkmanship' and focus on pragmatic solutions to overcome the critical challenges ahead.

18 November 2024, 10:57 IST

UN climate chief calls for focusing on major political decisions to advance climate action

UN climate chief calls for focusing on major political decisions to advance climate action

UN climate chief calls for focusing on major political decisions to advance climate action

18 November 2024, 10:57 IST

UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as COP29 finance talks lag

He said the signal should support an increase in grants and loans, along with debt relief, so vulnerable countries 'are not hamstrung by debt servicing costs that make bolder climate actions all but impossible.'

16 November 2024, 10:02 IST

UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as COP29 finance talks lag

UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as COP29 finance talks lag

UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as COP29 finance talks lag

16 November 2024, 10:02 IST

India demands $ 1.3 trillion annual climate finance from developed nations

India’s lead climate negotiator Naresh Pal Gangwar, an Additional Secretary said the money should flow to the developing world without subjecting the recipient nations to conditions that would eventually block their economic growth.

15 November 2024, 16:09 IST

India demands $ 1.3 trillion annual climate finance from developed nations

India demands $ 1.3 trillion annual climate finance from developed nations

India demands $ 1.3 trillion annual climate finance from developed nations

15 November 2024, 16:09 IST

India demands USD 1.3 trillion for developing countries, says NCQG can't be 'investment goal'

Speaking on behalf of Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) at the sixth High-Level Dialogue on Climate Finance at the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, India emphasized that this support for developing countries to cope with the warming world should come through grants, concessional financing, and non-debt incurring aid.

14 November 2024, 17:06 IST

India demands USD 1.3 trillion for developing countries, says NCQG can't be 'investment goal'

India demands USD 1.3 trillion for developing countries, says NCQG can't be 'investment goal'

India demands USD 1.3 trillion for developing countries, says NCQG can't be 'investment goal'

14 November 2024, 17:06 IST

'Help us': UN nuclear watchdog chief tells Iran ahead of visit

The International Atomic Energy Agency head has for months sought progress with Iran on issues including a push for more monitoring cooperation at nuclear sites and an explanation of uranium traces found at undeclared sites.

13 November 2024, 13:20 IST

'Help us': UN nuclear watchdog chief tells Iran ahead of visit

'Help us': UN nuclear watchdog chief tells Iran ahead of visit

'Help us': UN nuclear watchdog chief tells Iran ahead of visit

13 November 2024, 13:20 IST