In Short – Top climate negotiators call for tougher emissions targets, but critics argue they aren’t making sufficient cuts themselves. Governments, particularly wealthy nations, are accused of not aligning domestic actions with international climate pledges. The gap between ambitious rhetoric and actual emissions reductions undermines trust, as symbolic actions often overshadow the deep structural changes […]
Companies ask world leaders at UN to follow through on renewables targets – EQ
In Short : Companies have urged world leaders at the United Nations to honor their commitments to renewable energy targets. As global businesses increasingly invest in clean energy, they stressed the importance of government action to accelerate the transition to renewable sources. These companies called for clear policies and stronger frameworks to meet climate goals […]
At UN summit, India calls for global shift to sustainable lifestyles – EQ
In Short : At the 2024 United Nations “Summit of the Future,” India called for a global shift towards sustainable lifestyles to address climate change. Leela Nandan, India’s Union environment ministry secretary, emphasized that offering affordable, practical solutions—like reducing energy use, waste, and e-waste—could cut global emissions by 2 billion tons annually by 2030. India […]
UN Issues ‘Red Alert’ on Climate Change Amid Record-Breaking Heat – EQ
In Short : The UN has issued a ‘Red Alert’ on climate change due to record-breaking heat. This urgent warning highlights the accelerating impacts of global warming, emphasizing the need for immediate and robust action to mitigate climate risks and protect the planet. In Detail : The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations agency, […]
Green tech boom looms but poor nations risk being eclipsed: UN – EQ Mag
The green technology industry could be worth several trillion dollars by 2030 but developing countries will miss out on the boom unless they jump in now, the UN said Thursday. From a roughly equal position three years ago, green technology exports from the most advanced countries are already racing ahead of developing nations, warned the […]
Climate change could jeopardise energy security if renewables not doubled by 2030, says UN body – EQ Mag Pro
World Meteorological Organization report says heatwaves, droughts & rising sea levels are putting existing energy generation under stress. New Delhi: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a United Nations agency, has released a new report that says unless clean or renewable sources of energy are doubled by 2030, securing energy across the world could be jeopardised […]
UN chief Guterres calls for speedy transition to renewable energy – EQ Mag Pro
The UN chief warned that global average temperatures have already risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a faster transition to renewable energy. “Instead of slowing down the decarbonisation of the global economy, now is the time to accelerate the energy transition to a renewable energy future,” the UN chief […]
UN launches ‘guiding principles’ for near-zero carbon hydrogen
The United Nations High-Level Champions for Climate Action, Gonzalo Munoz and Nigel Topping, and the global partners of the UN Marrakech Partnership on Thursday published the result of months-long collaboration to strengthen and ground discourse on the role of hydrogen in decarbonisation efforts. The ‘Guiding Principles for Climate-aligned Hydrogen Deployment’ will assist stakeholders in managing […]
UN redoubles green energy push to save climate, boost electricity – EQ Mag Pro
The comments came as governments and the private sector pledged to spend more than $400 billion at a high-level summit. United Nations : The United Nations chief called Friday for the world to redouble its renewable energy efforts to avert a climate emergency and address global energy poverty. “Today, we face a moment of truth,” […]
As leaders reconvene at UN, climate and COVID top the list – EQ Mag Pro
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging in many parts of the world, leaders from more than 100 nations are heading to New York this week for the United Nations’ annual high-level gathering. UNITED NATIONS : Last year, no leaders came at all. This year will be quite different – sort of. With the coronavirus pandemic […]