India
UK to back Indian green growth hub – minister
NEWS: The UK is set to back green growth in India’s Mumbai-Bangalore corridor, says minister
Modi pledges new money for climate action in first budget
NEWS: India’s 2014 budget under new PM signals pivot towards low carbon economy
France and India pledge to cooperate at UN climate talks
NEWS: French Foreign Minister says India will be a ‘major player’ at 2015 Paris summit, backing Modi to deliver a new approach
Pakistan faces ‘environmental cataclysm’ warn officials
NEWS: Governments in Islamabad and Delhi are not preparing for potential climate impacts, says new research
India faces climate ‘isolation’ warns ex minister
NEWS: Prime Minister Modi may have to make concessions and agree emission cuts at UN talks if old alliances breaks down
India warns UN climate deal in 2015 hinges on finance
NEWS: India sends climate finance warning, as initial capitalisation of Green Climate Fund begins
India plans to overhaul approach to UN climate talks
NEWS: India environment minister promises government will “reposition” itself at global climate negotiations
India and China farmers back new climate adaptation alliance
NEWS: A network of 25 indigenous mountain communities is sharing information – and seeds – for a climate-proof future
India counts human and economic cost of late monsoon
NEWS: Record temperatures and a delayed monsoon have left many Indians suffering, causing scientists to explore possible climate link
Hillary Clinton hints at climate change fears in new book
NEWS: Potential 2016 Presidential candidate says environment cannot be relegated behind economic concerns
India PM Modi targets “saffron” revolution for solar energy
NEWS: Government plan offers prospect of solar boost, but gas, coal and oil likely to remain part of long-term energy mix
India heatwaves raise fears of future climate impacts
NEWS: Extreme heat has claimed many lives in India this year, and scientists say it can only get worse
India needs $834 billion to implement low carbon growth plans
NEWS: Planning Commission report highlights huge challenge facing new government, but stresses need to act
Modi backs solar to light every Indian home by 2019
NEWS: India’s victorious BJP to prioritise clean energy as part of mission to develop country, says party official
Will India’s new PM Modi be a climate change champion?
ANALYSIS: If India’s new BJP leader puts India on the path of sustainable development, he could help save the planet
Indian monsoon becoming more erratic – study
NEWS: Less rainfall in shorter bursts risks damaging agriculture and causing flooding in India, warn scientists
India and Brazil “stalling” on global climate treaty says UK envoy
NEWS: World still not united on tackling global warming, says UK’s special representative on climate change
EU backs big curbs on superstrength greenhouse gases
EU parliament votes overwhelmingly for partial ban on potent greenhouse gases used in fridges and airconditioners
India pollution linked to Himalaya glacier melt
Kolkata’s choking streets are affecting the health of residents and the region’s long term prosperity
Security Council seat could tempt India into UN climate action
Government’s unwillingness to accept emission cuts is damaging country’s image as a global leader, says study