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Climate needs same urgency as defense spending, COP31 Chief says

Spending on the issue by Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, fell last year and the nation missed a pledge on climate financing.

The Economic Times · Oct 9

At Pre-COP31, Bhupender Yadav calls for closing climate gaps, fulfilling Paris Agreement commitments and accelerating implementation

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed COP31 priorities during the Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji. He highlighted the need for bridging knowledge gaps and fulfilling climate obligations effectively before upcoming conferences. Yadav conducted bilateral talks with UN officials, focusing on significant climate priorities such as adaptation and climate finance.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Extreme heat is raising risks for mothers and babies - but experts say cooling solutions already exist

73 per cent of maternal healthcare workers surveyed say they have seen heat-linked cases rise in the last five years.

Euronews · Oct 5

‘Clean energy is the surest path’: Europe should be leading the energy transition, says UN executive

“If humanity doesn't cut the fossil fuel pollution baking our planet, this summer's brutal heat, fires and droughts will seem mild compared to the permanent climate nightmare that will follow,” said Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary.

Euronews · Sep 10

August 2026 was world’s joint hottest month on record, according to Copernicus

The global average air temperature in August was 1.65°C above the pre-industrial reference value. With prolonged and early heatwaves, Western Europe broke the summer temperature record set in 2003.

Euronews · Sep 10

Almost 4,000 people evacuated from tourist sites near Bordeaux as wildfires rage in France and Spain

Return of winds and extreme heat threaten firefighters’ attempts to bring blazes under control

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

Climate finance must reach nations that need it most, says UN Climate Chief

Climate finance is rising but not fast enough for developing nations. Developed countries must triple adaptation finance and deliver USD 300 billion annually by 2035. Accelerating climate technology development and transfer is essential for Paris Agreement goals. India's clean energy investment drives economic growth and creates jobs. Moving quickly to…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

India's clean energy growth like Tendulkar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rolled into one: UN climate chief

India possesses strong competitive advantages in the global clean energy race. The nation's tech-savvy workforce and renewable energy growth are significant assets. India's solar installed capacity has surged dramatically, making it a solar superpower. This growth has boosted the economy and saved billions in fossil fuel purchases. India can become…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

World Cup matches played in potentially dangerous heat as players’ union makes climate warning

Nine of the group stage games played in severe heat, analysis finds, as union points to lessons for the whole sport

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

‘Climate change is running rampant’: Europe’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago

“Continued fossil-fuel emissions are directly responsible for the disruption people are experiencing this week,” climate scientists warn.

Euronews · Jun 26