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Introduction The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP 27, will take place at Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt from 6 to 18 November. The main aim of the conference is to spur action towards achieving the world’s collective climate goals a

November 04, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change, Article, Climate Change, Extreme weather events, COP 27, Climate Tipping Points

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict and its Implications for the Environment

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

Introduction The Russia-Ukraine war is re-shaping the world. The war which began on 24th February 2022 has resulted in a fast-moving refugee crisis, unprecedented sanctions on Russia, and a re-shuffle of global relationships.[1] The war is also said

August 10, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy, Russia, Article, genocide, Crisis, Environment, Nuclear threat, Ecocide, impacts, Generations, Explosions

IPCC’s Timely Reminder on the Need for Climate Justice: A Quantum Leap in Global Climate Change Talks

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

Introduction Climate change as a concept has evolved over the years. To reaffirm, climate change is one of the most pertinent issues of our time with serious consequences. It has been declared that climate change acts as a “threat multiplier”

March 25, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change, Article, Climate Change, Water crisis, climate justice, climate finance, loss and damage, league, global warming

वर्षांत की समीक्षाः जलवायु खतरे से निबटने के लिए 2021 में भारत ने बड़ी छलांग लगाई

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

परिचय भारत के लिए जलवायु परिवर्तन 1.38 अरब की विशाल आबादी वाले एक देश के रूप में बहुत बड़ी चिंता क

January 28, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change, Hindi, Article, कोरोना महामारी, जलवायु परिवर्तन, ऊर्जा पारगमन, जलवायु न्याय, जलवायु वित्त, माइलस्टोन सक्रियता

Year End Review: India Took a Big Leap in Addressing the Threat of Climate Change in 2021

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

Introduction Climate change, for India, is a subject of huge concern as the country of 1.38 billion falls under the category of one of the most vulnerable nations to experience the worsening impacts of a changing climate. It is for this same reaso

January 10, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change, Article, Climate Change, Pandemic, energy transition, climate justice, climate finance, milestone, proactive

Climate Finance and Climate Justice: The Twin Anchors of India’s Climate Commitments at COP 26

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

Background The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP 26), one of the most anticipated dialogues in the sphere of climate change was held from 31st October till 12th November. This anticipation can be attributed to several factors, firstly, the fact th

December 04, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change, Article, energy transition, climate justice, climate finance, net-zero emissions, fossil-fuels, global-superpower, clean energy

भारत 26वें संयुक्त राष्ट्र जलवायु परिवर्तन सम्मेलन (COP 26) से आगे

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

COP26 का परिचय वैश्विक जलवायु परिवर्तन पर बातचीत के लिए 2021 एक महत्त्वपूर्ण वर्ष है। इसी साल बहुप्�

November 23, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change, Hindi, Article, जलवायु परिवर्तन। नवीनकरण ऊर्जा। प्रौद्योगिकी। कॉर्बन उत्सर्जन। शुद्ध शून्य। ग्रीन हाउस गैसें। पेरिस जलवायु समझौता।

India Ahead of 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26)

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

Introduction to COP 26 2021 is a crucial year for global climate change negotiations as the much awaited 26th UN Climate Change Conference is scheduled to be held from 31st October till 12th of November in Glasgow, United Kingdom. This Summit hold

October 18, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change, Article, Climate Change, renewable energy, technologies, Carbon emissions, Net zero, Greenhouse gases, Paris Accord

अतिविषम मौसम की घटनाएं: यह समय जलवायु परिवर्तन के लिए वैश्विक प्रतिक्रियाओं को प्राथमिकता देने का

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

अतिविषम मौसम की घटनाएं पूरी दुनिया को तबाह कर रही हैं। यूरोप से लेकर एशिया, उत्तरी अमेरिका से ले

October 05, 2021 Climate Change, Hindi, Article, जलवायु परिवर्तन, हीटवेव्स, एक्सट्रीम वेदर, हीट डोम, निरंतर, गंभीर

Extreme Weather Events: Time to Prioritize Global Responses to Climate Change

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

Extreme weather events have been ravaging the world. From Europe to Asia, North America and Africa, all have been hit by devastating extreme natural disasters.1 The number of these extreme incidences that have occurred this year has raised an alarm t

August 23, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change, Article, Climate Change, heatwaves, Extreme weather, Heat dome, frequent, Severe