In Short : South Africa’s G20 presidency will focus on climate finance, debt relief, and fair access to critical minerals. President Cyril Ramaphosa urges developed nations to fulfill financial commitments to aid developing economies. The agenda includes boosting green investments and reforming global credit systems. However, geopolitical tensions, including U.S. criticism, pose challenges to achieving […]
India’s Intervention at the Plenary Session of the UNFCCC-CoP29 – EQ
In Short : At COP29 in Baku, India condemned unilateral trade measures like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as inequitable and harmful to global cooperation. Emphasizing equity and the CBDR principle, India urged climate policies to focus on concessional finance and capacity-building for developing nations, ensuring just transitions and sustainable development. In Detail […]
India expresses dissatisfaction on unwillingness by Developed countries to engage on Climate Finance and Mitigation Work Programme at CoP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan – EQ
In Short : At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, India expressed dissatisfaction over the reluctance of developed countries to engage meaningfully on climate finance and the Mitigation Work Programme. India emphasized that developed nations, historically responsible for the majority of emissions, must fulfill their financial commitments to support developing countries in addressing climate change. The lack […]
India delivers Statement on behalf of Like-Minded Developing Countries at the High-Level Ministerial on Climate Finance in CoP29 Summit at Baku, Azerbaijan – EQ
In Short : At COP29 in Baku, India, representing Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs), highlighted the unmet $100 billion climate finance pledge from developed nations. It emphasized the need for equitable climate finance, prioritizing adaptation, loss and damage, and reforms to improve finance delivery mechanisms. India called for transparent accountability, a balance between public and private […]
India’s push for $1 trillion in climate finance to take centre stage at COP29 – EQ
In Short : India’s call for $1 trillion in climate finance will take center stage at COP29, as the country advocates for increased financial support to tackle climate change. The push focuses on securing funding for climate mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer, particularly for developing nations. India’s stance aims to highlight the urgent need for […]
Multilateral Development Banks to Boost Climate Finance – EQ
In Short : Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are crucial for boosting climate finance, particularly in developing countries. By leveraging resources, mitigating risks, and providing technical support, MDBs help mobilize large-scale investments for climate adaptation and mitigation projects. Their efforts align with global goals like the Paris Agreement, though challenges remain, including funding gaps and the […]
COP29: India to focus on climate finance, protecting vulnerable communities – EQ
In Short : At COP29, India plans to prioritize climate finance and the protection of vulnerable communities from climate impacts. India aims to push for increased financial support from developed nations to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change. The country will also advocate for measures to safeguard marginalized communities facing the brunt […]
Climate finance, international support key to India’s energy transition: report – EQ
In Short : A recent report emphasizes that climate finance and international support are crucial for India’s successful energy transition. While the country is making significant strides in renewable energy, scaling up efforts to meet its climate goals requires substantial financial investment and global cooperation. Key areas include funding for clean energy projects, technology transfer, […]
Climate Finance by Multilateral Development Banks Hits Record in 2023 – EQ
In Short : Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) hit a record $125 billion in climate finance in 2023, a significant rise from 2022. Of this, $74.7 billion was allocated to low- and middle-income economies for climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. The increase comes as global focus sharpens on climate finance ahead of COP29. In Detail : […]
Rich nations should provide climate finance to developing countries: Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi : Developed countries historically responsible for maximum carbon emissions should come forward and own the responsibility of providing finance to developing countries to address the climate crisis, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Friday. Climate finance will be at the centre of the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the world […]
