A lot has happened since countries met in Paris in 2015 and agreed on an accord to combat climate change. So far, more than 189 countries ratified or otherwise joined the Paris Climate Agreement, representing more than 81% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 93% once the United States rejoins. Additionally, 19 countries — including United States, Japan, Canada, Germany and […]
5 Years In, How Should the World Advance the Paris Agreement?
December 12, 2020 marked the fifth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement. A Climate Ambition Summit hosted by the UK, France and the UN celebrated the event. Heads of government from around 70 countries made commitments, together with CEOs, mayors and civil society leaders. Many of us are reflecting on a critical question: Five years on, is the […]
Five years on, some signs that Paris climate accord is working
Scientists and diplomats say the outlook for mid-to-late century is not as gloomy as it was when the historic 2015 Paris climate accord was signed. New York: The forecast for global warming is looking a little less bleak in the long term, but not so rosy in the short term. With numerous countries pledging to […]
China Can Grow its Economy Through Stronger Climate Action
President Xi Jinping surprised the world in September 2020 by announcing to the UN General Assembly that China will aim to peak its carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. A new WRI report finds that China can peak its emissions as early as 2026 and realize enormous economic benefits over the long term […]
STATEMENT: President-Elect Biden Selects Key Staff Who Will Put Climate Change at Center of U.S. Foreign Policy
President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled key members of his foreign policy and national security team. The nominees include Antony Blinken for Secretary of State; Alejandro Mayorkas for Secretary of Homeland Security; Avril Haines for Director of National Intelligence; Linda Thomas-Greenfield for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Jake Sullivan for National Security Advisor; and John […]
PM Modi Bats For ISA, Says It Will Contribute To Reducing Carbon Footprint
PM Modi bats for ISA, says it will contribute to reducing carbon footprint New Delhi [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the International Solar Alliance would help in reducing carbon footprint and called it the fastest-growing international organisation with 88 signatories. Speaking at the G20 summit virtually, Prime Minister Modi said, “We […]
Jeff Bezos announces $791 mn in grants to 16 groups to fight climate change
Bezos announced on Instagram that the grants are part of his Bezos Earth Fund. Last year, while announcing The Climate Pledge, Amozon committed to be 100 per cent powered by renewable energy by 2025 and be net-zero carbon by 2040. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced on Monday in an Instagram post that he will give […]
Novel transparent solar cells boost efficiency beyond limits
In this news, we discuss the Novel transparent solar cells boost efficiency beyond limits. The climate change crisis demands a shift from conventional fossil fuels to efficient sources of green energy. Solar power has shown immense potential as a futuristic and “clean” energy source. Technologists are looking for ways to advance current solar cell technology. […]
How Biden Can Make the US a Global Leader on Climate Action
Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. presidential election offers new hope in the fight against climate change, both within U.S. borders and around the globe. During his first speech as president-elect, Biden committed to restore the United States’ standing in the world. And all signs suggest that tackling the growing climate crisis — and collaborating with other […]
Barefoot College International Partners with SUN Foundation in Climate Change Initiative as part of a cooperation agreement with the International Solar Alliance
GURGAON, India: Barefoot College International is today announcing an innovative new partnership with a student-led social enterprise, SUN Foundation, in a move by both organisations to combat the global threat of climate change for students in low resource communities. This youth-centric partnership is aimed at increasing the awareness amongst youth on climate change issues, whilst simultaneously […]