CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENT

New Zealand's ex-Premier Jacinda Ardern will join conservation group to rally for environment action

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been appointed as the sixth Arnhold Distinguished Fellow by Conservation International. She will serve a two-year term to advocate for climate action and environmental protection, particularly in the Pacific and Antarctica. Ardern, who has been vocal about global climate action throughout her political career, joins Conservation International while also completing fellowships at Harvard University and writing a book on leadership. Her appointment has been praised as a win for the conservation and climate movement.

Jagmeet Singh, the man who pulls Trudeau's strings on the Khalistan issue

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is dependent on the support of Jagmeet Singh's New Democratic Party (NDP) to survive. Singh, a vocal supporter of Khalistani politics, has associations with violent Khalistani leaders. Trudeau previously patronised Khalistani elements in Canada, but his competitive wooing of Khalistanis intensified after Singh emerged as a rival claimant for Khalistani votes.

India's G20 Presidency priority of Global South issues, counterterrorism, UNSC reforms among New Delhi's UNGA78 priorities

India, as the President of the G20 and the current session of the UN General Assembly, will focus on issues important to the Global South, counter-terrorism, Security Council reforms, and peacekeeping, according to Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj. India aims to collaborate with other countries for the benefit of the entire world and prioritize climate action, finance, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossil fuels as Earth heats up

Tens of thousands of climate activists around the world took part in protests calling for an end to the burning of fossil fuels. The protests were organized by various climate groups, including Greta Thunberg's Fridays for Future movement, and took place in numerous countries and cities. Demonstrators demanded higher taxes for carbon emissions, an end to meat consumption, and laws to protect the climate.

Pakistan: Sindh governor administers oath to 10-member caretaker cabinet

The Sindh's caretaker cabinet was sworn in on Saturday at a ceremony held at Karachi's Sindh Governor House. Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Retired Justice Maqbool Baqar has included 10 former members of the civil-military bureaucracy, health professionals, lawyers, and businessmen in his interim cabinet, Pakistan-based Dawn reported.

Net zero should not be an excuse to not get off fossil fuels, says Spinoza Prize winner Joyeeta Gupta

Joyeeta Gupta, the Indian-origin scientist and professor of environment and development in the Global South at the University of Amsterdam, has criticised the inadequacy of the global response to climate change. Speaking in Delhi, Gupta claimed that countries are waiting on others to take action and that despite claims of working towards net zero, there is no clear plan on how to achieve it.

India strongly raising issue of climate justice with developed countries: PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about climate justice and criticized the developmental policies of some advanced nations that come at the expense of the environment. He said that India raised the issue of climate justice with advanced countries. Modi stated that India is investing in infrastructure while also focusing on the environment and credited the country's focus on ecology and economy to Indian culture.

Global climate crisis: Mothers seek urgent action to create liveable future for their children

Bhavreen Kandhari, the founder of Warrior Moms -- a pan-India initiative of mothers fighting air pollution and other environmental issues -- said "we can and must respond to air pollution and climate change now". "Everyday people -- not politicians -- will make it happen," she added.

Earth Day 2023: Google gives a leafy twist to its doodle, encourages people to make sustainable choices

Google celebrated Earth Day 2023 by transforming its homepage with a green doodle created from real leaves. The animated doodle features various animals performing sustainable tasks, including recycling and planting trees.

Russia to skip Earth Hour, calls World Wildlife Fund a 'foreign agent'

"This year we decided to refrain from taking part in this event. It is because they have become a foreign agent," said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. He said the Kremlin will not be joining in with the international Earth Hour environmental movement on March 25, when major facilities traditionally turn off their exterior lights.

Global Climate Movement urges world leaders for real climate action at the UN climate talks in Egypt

How to save the planet in less than two hours

After three years in development, Daybreak will hit the commercial market next spring, joining a plethora of climate change-inspired games.

Ten eradications to achieve India’s Panch Pran @ 100

To realise the PM Modi’s Panch Prans or Five Pledges for India @ 100, we have conceptualised “10 eradications”. An inclusive, eco-friendly and happier tomorrow will lie at the cusp of sustainability, technology and spirituality. These eradications are aimed at systemically rethinking and reorganizing engines, most critical to India’s growth story.

10 eradications that will make India great at 100

In-line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we must undeniably focus our efforts on the following eradications to achieve India’s Panchamrit as laid down by our Prime Minister at a most significant summit: the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26). We have endeavoured to organize the eradications in descending order of potential drawdown of carbon footprint and have associated the relevant SDGs with each eradication.

What are the key climate themes at Davos?

The acceleration of rising temperatures, the ferocity and costliness of major weather events, and the impact, particularly on people in developing countries, have pushed the issue from one of science to something that touches every aspect of life, including (or, perhaps especially) business and economics.

India firmly believes in fulfilling its climate commitments made under UN framework: Union minister Smriti Irani

The minister told the virtual event that "India firmly believes in fulfilling all our commitments made under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change" and is proud that the country's per capita carbon footprint is 60% lower than the global average.

Thousands hit Glasgow streets, demand bolder climate action

The Edinburgh COP Coalition had 13 coaches to carry people to the event while a series of Pedal on COP26 bicycle rides were organised from more than 20 areas of Scotland to Glasgow. The demand was straightforward. It’s time for governments to step up. No more talking, governments must do better to act on climate change.

India pitches for 'honest introspection' by NAM to stay relevant

The UNSC resolution, adopted on August 30 under India's presidency of the global body, talked about the need for upholding human rights in Afghanistan, demanded that Afghan territory should not be used for terrorism and that a negotiated political settlement should be found out to the crisis.

Parliament is "temple of country's democracy" to debate and decide issues of people's well-being: President Ram Nath Kovind

In a televised address to the nation on the eve of the 75th Independence Day, the President also referred to the second COVID-19 wave, and said the country is yet to come out of its devastating effects. He asserted this is the time for extra care and caution, and people should not let their guard down.

Disha Ravi’s Fridays For Future is an international movement on climate crisis

A leaderless collaborative, it was in Bengaluru that FFF’s first chapter was launched in India. Supported by Greta Thunberg, FFF has more than 30 chapters across the country.

Going digital: Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart to be a part of JLF's 2021 virtual edition

The 10-day literary event will feature a line-up of speakers from across the world.

President-elect Biden's hopes for Democratic agenda hang on Georgia runoffs

Democrats fell short of their goal of taking a Senate majority and actually lost seats in the House of Representatives, making Republicans well positioned to block major Biden legislative initiatives.

6 Indian-Americans named to Biden-Sanders unity task forces

The unity task force is a result of senator Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of the Biden campaign. Climate change activist Varshini Prakash, 26, from Boston is the youngest member of these task forces alongside representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 30, and environmental justice advocate Catherine Flowers, 58.