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U.S. Pullback Threatens Global Debt-for-Nature Conservation Deals

A major global effort to protect critical ecosystems through “debt-for-nature” swaps is facing uncertainty, as key support from the United States appears to be waning under President Donald Trump’s administration. These innovative financial mechanisms, which exchange portions of a country’s…

Climate Goals, News

India Set to Surpass 2030 Climate Targets, Says New Analysis

India has made notable progress in its climate action efforts and is now positioned to exceed key targets set for 2030. This advancement not only strengthens India’s environmental credentials but also signals its growing leadership role in global climate commitments.…

Aayushi Gour
May 23, 2025

Climate Goals, News

India Charts Course for Greener Freight: Ten Highway Corridors Designated for Zero-Emission Trucks

In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, the Indian government has earmarked ten major highway corridors for the deployment of zero-emission trucks (ZETs). This initiative marks a key step in India’s strategy to decarbonize its logistics sector and achieve net-zero…

Aayushi Gour
May 19, 2025

Climate Goals, News

Balancing Act: India Faces Heat Over Climate Commitments Before COP30 Summit

As the world inches closer to the COP30 climate summit, the urgency to ramp up climate action is intensifying. Yet, progress remains sluggish. Only 21 countries—representing just 11% of the global community—have submitted their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under…

Climate Goals, News

WHO Calls for Urgent Action as 50 Nations Pledge to Cut Air Pollution Deaths

Air pollution remains one of the world’s biggest public health threats, contributing to millions of premature deaths each year. Recognising the urgent need for action, more than 50 countries have committed to reducing the health impacts of air pollution by…

Vivek Saini
April 2, 2025

Climate Goals, News

Eco-Convergence 2025: Bridging Academia, Industry, and Sustainability for a Greener Future

Eco-Convergence 2025 was held on March 27, 2025, at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Organized by the Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL), the event brought together environmental professionals, policymakers, academics, and industry stakeholders to discuss…

Climate Action, News

Olympians Call for Climate Action as IOC Prepares to Elect New President

As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) prepares to elect a new president, over 400 Olympians from both the Summer and Winter Games have united in an open letter urging the incoming leader to prioritise climate action. The athletes argue that…

Aayushi Gour
March 18, 2025
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Climate Goals, News

Green Summit, Grey Decisions: COP30 Preparations in Belém Cloud Brazil’s Climate Ambitions

As Brazil gears up to host the high-profile COP30 UN climate summit in 2025, the country is under scrutiny for a decision that contradicts the very purpose of clearing over 3,000 trees in the Amazonian city of Bsummit’s elém to…

Vivek Saini
March 14, 2025
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Climate Goals, News

India Needs $300 Billion Boost to Meet 2030 Renewable Energy Target: Report

India’s ambitious target of reaching 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030 faces significant roadblocks, with financial constraints and infrastructure limitations emerging as key concerns. A recent report by global energy think tank Ember warns that achieving this…

Aayushi Gour
February 26, 2025
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Climate Goals, Feature

Global Climate Efforts at Risk as Trump Administration Stalls US Role in IPCC Report

In what seems to be a major blow to the global fight against climate change, the Trump administration’s recent actions involving barring US scientists from attending an important climate meeting in China have reportedly brought significant uncertainty into the work…