The Fossil Fuel Treaty seeks to complement the Paris Agreement by ending new fossil expansion, phasing out existing production, and supporting a just transition. It targets the widening production gap but faces resistance from major producers. For India, it poses a tough balance between climate goals and coal-dependent development.
Click to View MoreCOP30 in Belém marks a shift from promises to action, pushing nations to submit stronger NDCs after the Global Stocktake showed the world is off-track. Talks will focus on ambition, finance and just transition. India must balance development needs with tighter climate goals while upholding climate justice.
Click to View MoreThe Germanwatch Climate Risk Index 2026 warns that climate disasters since 1995 have killed 832,000 people and caused $4.5 trillion in losses. Poorer nations, including India with 80,000 deaths and $170 billion losses, suffer most. Germanwatch urges urgent COP30 action on finance and ambition.
Click to View MoreCOP30 in Belém marks a shift from talks to real action. With the U.S. pulling back, Brazil, India, China, and South Africa are expected to lead. The summit highlights forest protection, the Baku to Belém roadmap, and finance, urging developing nations to pair climate ambition with fairness.
Click to View MoreThe article highlights how climate change intensifies health risks for India’s sanitation workers, particularly those from marginalized Dalit communities. Rising heat, toxic sewer environments, and lack of protective measures lead to preventable deaths, while systemic caste-based discrimination and inadequate government support exacerbate their vulnerability. Despite laws banning manual scavenging and initiatives like the NAMASTE scheme, gaps in enforcement, safety gear distribution, and social security leave workers exposed. The crisis underscores the need for formal employment, mechanization of sanitation work, and inclusive climate adaptation policies.
Click to View MoreClimate change acts as a threat multiplier, worsening gender-based violence by deepening poverty, displacement, and resource stress. Women face higher risks of domestic abuse, exploitation, and child marriage during climate crises. Integrating gender justice and empowering women in climate action are vital for safety and sustainable development.
Click to View MoreThe UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025 forecasts a $350 billion climate adaptation funding gap by 2030, disproportionately affecting vulnerable nations. The report calls for a "Triple Acceleration" in finance, political will, and practical action to avoid jeopardizing climate justice and endangering billions of lives.
Click to View MoreThe Climate Inequality Report 2025 highlighted that the top 1% drive the climate crisis through emissions tied to their financial assets. It urges a Carbon Wealth Tax to ensure climate justice, curb high-carbon investments, and fund global adaptation and mitigation for vulnerable communities worldwide.
Click to View MoreIndia leads global climate efforts, advocating for climate justice in the Global South through its LiFE movement. Despite challenges like coal dependence and funding shortages, India is actively implementing change with initiatives such as the ISA and CDRI, and its 'Panchamrit' goals, turning climate challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.
Click to View MoreThe EAT-Lancet report shows under 1% of humanity lives within safe, equitable planetary limits. Current food systems drive ecological collapse and inequality, demanding a shift to plant-forward diets, halved food waste, and just policies for global health and sustainability.
Click to View MoreThe Global South, a coalition of developing nations, gains influence with India as a key leader. Through multi-alignment, institutional reforms, and South-South cooperation, India promotes equitable, sustainable, and digital solutions, transforming the group into an active global shaper.
Click to View MoreThe International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued an advisory opinion on states' obligations to address climate change, focusing on the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C temperature target. The ruling emphasizes the legal duty of states to prevent climate harm and the responsibility of developed nations to lead climate action.
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