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COP31 AND THE FOSSIL-FUEL QUESTION: ELECTRIFICATION, CLIMATE FINANCE AND JUST TRANSITION Why in the News? COP31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9–20, 2026, with Türkiye hosting the conference and Australia serving as President of Negotiations under the Türkiye–Australia partnership. The central debate is whether COP31 should explicitly address a transition away from …
Read MoreWhy Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Remains Elusive Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Development, Growth & Development, Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The global debate on phasing out fossil fuels resurfaced after COP30 negotiations, where explicit phase-out commitments were avoided despite reaffirming the Paris Agreement goals. Divergences between developed and developing …
Read MoreA CARBON MARKET OFFERS BENEFITS WE SHOULD SEIZE Syllabus: GS-3: Environment and ecology Conservation Why in the News? India’s recent push to expand its domestic carbon market, combined with weak outcomes at CoP-30 in Belém, has renewed debate on carbon pricing, climate justice, and clean-technology adoption. As global warming surpasses the 1.5°C threshold, India faces …
Read MoreIndia to Host Global Conference on Green Hydrogen 2025 Why in the News ? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will host the International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2025 in New Delhi on 11–12 November, aiming to promote collaboration, innovation, and investment in green hydrogen production, infrastructure, and technology localisation. This event aligns …
Read MorePowering the India-Australia Clean Energy Alliance Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, is visiting New Delhi to meet India’s Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, advancing the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP). …
Read MoreAsia’s Carbon Capture Drive Threatens Climate Targets Why in the News? A new Climate Analytics report warns that Asia’s dependence on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could lead to 25 billion tonnes of extra emissions by 2050, undermining the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal and locking the region into fossil fuel dependence. This situation parallels concerns …
Read More11th World Green Economy Summit Opens in Dubai Why in the News? The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) commenced in Dubai, bringing together 3,300 participants from over 30 countries under the theme “Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy.” The summit aims to foster global collaboration on sustainable development and climate …
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