Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the UN climate talks in Dubai on December 1st, delivering India's national statement at the World Climate Action Summit on December 1st. Emphasising the LiFE movement, Modi advocates planet-friendly living and addresses the need for rebalancing consumption patterns between the Global North and South. The COP28 conference in Dubai, from November 30 to December 12, will feature discussions on finance, emissions reduction, and transitioning to a green economy, aiming to assess progress towards Paris Agreement goals and shape future climate action plans by 2025.

The year 2023 could be remembered not just for record-breaking global temperatures but also as a turning point in international climate cooperation. As COP28 convenes in Dubai amid geopolitical tensions, urgent collective action is needed to avert catastrophic consequences. Despite clean energy investments, fossil fuel profits and subsidies persist, hindering progress. The UAE, despite its fossil fuel plans, can lead with bold action (Paywall). COP28 requires decisive commitments, especially from historically high-emission nations, to align domestic policies with climate realities and provide substantial climate finance. Success is crucial for global unity amidst a divisive landscape. Read more...

Former President Donald Trump plans to significantly alter US climate and energy policy if re-elected, aiming to boost fossil fuel production, roll back clean energy incentives, and repeal regulations on the fossil fuels industry (Paywall). Trump's campaign officials and advisers assert his intent to overhaul President Biden's landmark climate law and target the Inflation Reduction Act, a key component of Biden's economic strategy. This starkly contrasts with Biden's pledge to promote green energy and cut emissions. Trump's proposed changes have raised concerns among Democrats and environmental advocates. Read more...

In recent years, global inflation has sparked a cost-of-living crisis, prompting fearmongers to wrongly pit climate action against the interests of ordinary people. This divisive narrative masks profit-driven motives. The sustainable future lies in energy security, disaster resilience, and limiting temperature rise. Fossil fuels drive living costs, and subsidies divert funds that could alleviate poverty. Accelerating climate action, switching from fossil fuels to renewables, and fulfilling financial commitments at COP28 can chart a fair, just, and prosperous course.

It’s been over a year since Russia initiated its invasion of Ukraine, the environmental fallout is profound, marked by extensive pollution, the obliteration of natural habitats, and the displacement of wildlife. The repercussions are dire, painting a grim picture of ecological devastation in the aftermath of this prolonged conflict.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres, briefing reporters in New York, expressed profound shock at the alarming pace of Antarctic ice melt, now three times faster than in the early '90s. Recent data shows South Pole sea ice is 1.5 million sq km below average for this season, equivalent to Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany combined.