Commentary, action and research on climate and development in India
India made it clear on Monday that it wants contentious issues, including access to intellectual property rights, to be a part of the upcoming climate change talks at Durban in South Africa.
India wants contentious issues to figure in Durban climate talks
Imphal, October 10 2011: To finalise the ‘State Action Plan on Combating Climate Change’ to be implemented with Environment and Ecology Wing of the Government of Manipur as nodal agency, a state level consultative workshop was held at Hotel Classic here today.
‘Climate change has led to low productivity’
Greenko Group Plc, a London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market-listed renewable energy company, and GE (General Electric) Energy Financial Services willdevelop 500 mw of wind power in India at an investment of $115 million (`563 crore), the latter announced on Monday.
GE makes first green power investment in India
NEW DELHI: The power situation in the country has worsened as generation at state-run utility NTPC’s several plants across the country has been hit by the recent heavy rains in central parts of the country and the continuing blockade in Andhra Pradesh’s Telengana region have disrupted coal supplies.
KATHMANDU: A webcam has been installed at the world’s highest point to get live view of Mt. Everest to study more accurately the effects of climate change on the tallest peak.
Webcam set on Everest to help study climate changes
The New Indian Express: India’s first climate change conclave to be held in Hyderabad will help raise awareness on alternative energy resources and improve the existing energy policies in the country.
Climate change is for real and India, as a growing economic and industrial power, has an increased role in global climate change control. The Centre for Climate Change, Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), is helping do just that.
The Centre is conducting India’s first international conclave and exhibition on climate change (ICCC) from October 12- 14 at the Hyderabad International Trade Exposition Limited (HITEX).
World Meet On Climate Change in Hyderabad
Environment is holding up growth and economic development. This is the common refrain in circles that matter. So, when the Group of Ministers tasked to resolve the issue of coal mining in forests asked for a report on what needed to be done, it was told that the best would be to dismantle green conditions (almost completely) so that development could be pursued.
Sunita Narain: The ‘bogey’ of green clearances
NEW DELHI: City may have to reel under power cuts on Monday if coal shortage continues to hit power plants. Delhi received up to 1,000 MW less power on Sunday leading to load shedding in many areas; but no crisis situation arose due to less demand as it was a holiday
Brace for power cuts as plants are low on coal, water
Ever since the Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 1997, not a year has elapsed without rich and poor countries sparring with each other on the issue of climate change. These divisions were evident last week in Panama, where talks proved fruitless. India has, after signalling its willingness to bear its responsibilities, once again hardened its position.
Ourview | Cold start to climate talks
Although women are admittedly bearing the brunt of climate change, India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) has remained gender-blind and does not focus on gender issues.
Women at receiving end of climate change