BASIC pushes for Kyoto Protocol`s extension

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 23:13

The BASIC Tuesday presented a unified stand, saying a second commitment period for the Kyoto Protocol beyond its expiry date next year is a "must".

Future of planet at stake, Ban tells climate talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 23:07

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon today urged deadlocked climate talks in Durban to work urgently for solutions, saying the future of the planet was at stake.

Climate totem: Has Kyoto run its course?

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 21:03

Should the Kyoto Protocol, the only international curb on greenhouse gases, be allowed to die?

Jayanthi to lead India’s push at Durban talks

Last Updated: Monday, December 5, 2011, 09:39

Jayanthi Natarajan will lead the Indian delegation on Monday at the deliberations aimed at hammering out a consensus among 195 countries to ensure that Kyoto Protocol remains relevant.

India not ready for a new climate regime

Last Updated: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 09:59

India Saturday reiterated that it is not ready to accept a new climate treaty but looked forward to the implementation of the principles of the existing climate regime.

`Rich nations should renew Kyoto commitments`

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 14:28

Brazil said today it would press rich countries attending climate change talks in South Africa to renew their commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto protocol.

Canada rejects new binding climate change pact

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 09:44

Canada will not sign onto a second binding international agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

US blocks key fund in climate agreement: Report

Last Updated: Friday, November 25, 2011, 10:34

The US is refusing to sign a flagship global climate fund as negotiations intensify ahead of the UN climate summit next week.

Climate change- India’s stand

Last Updated: Thursday, November 24, 2011, 18:21

India is the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in volume after the US and China.

World Environment Day: Seven billion mouths to feed

Last Updated: Thursday, November 24, 2011, 17:41

Are we incapable of feeding everyone? The answer is clearly ‘no’.

Greenhouse gases soar; no signs warming is slowed

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 10:04

Heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are building up so high, so fast, that some scientists now think the world can no longer limit global warming to the level world leaders have agreed upon as safe.

India, Maldives seek 2nd Kyoto Protocol period vow

Last Updated: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 18:50

Ahead of the UN Conference on Climate Change in Durban, India and Maldives on Saturday pressed for a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, the only international pact aimed at fighting global warming.