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PM Modi slams 'colonial mindset', says 'India is lectured on environmental conservation'
•The Prime Minister said India is a nation where nature is embedded in its tradition and its Constitution is the biggest strength and inspiration to counter the colonial mindset
As Glasgow climate pact emerges at UN COP26 summit, India intervenes on fossil fuel
•Several countries criticised the change on fossil fuels promoted by India, while Indian Environment Minister asked the summit how one could expect developing nations to make promises about 'phasing out' coal, dealing with their development agendas
From protests to historic promises: Highlights from the COP26 summit we won't forget
Fp Staff •Whether the COP26 summit in Glasgow was a failure or success only time will tell. However, the summit, which saw over 120 world leaders gather to discuss climate change and its adverse effects, really captured the attention of the world
COP26: India emerging as an integral part of climate solution while West practices climate colonialism
Sreemoy Talukdar •The concept of ‘net zero’ itself is meaningless because it kicks the can of climate action down the road and gives global climate activists something to chew on while the richer nations, who have stronger economies and more resources at disposal, find a way to evade their financial commitments towards helping the poorer nations
'UN climate summit a failure': Greta Thunberg joins protests against inaction by leaders at COP26 in Glasgow
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From 'Lifestyle for Environment' to 'net zero carbon emissions by 2070': Key takeaways from Narendra Modi's historic COP26 speech
Fp Staff •The prime minister said that India is putting climate change at the centre of its policies and that the nation, despite being a developing country, shows the way when it comes to safeguarding planet earth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Delhi after concluding visit to Italy, UK
•India has not only exceeded the Paris commitments but has also set an ambitious agenda for the next 50 years, the prime minister said
How Narendra Modi stood tall at Glasgow to show the world a way out of climate mess
Deepak Vohra •India’s leadership in dealing with climate change will spur other countries to raise their own contributions in meeting this global challenge
COP26: With developed world not doing its bit, India’s case for climate justice is strong
Kanwals •As in the past, developed countries seek to push for a solution that is in their favour. They have stronger economies, smaller populations and more advanced technology.
Glasgow COP26: Climate finance pledges from rich nations are inadequate and time is running out
•A new climate finance plan, developed by Germany and Canada, has been proposed. Reports suggest it will propose meeting the US$100 billion annual target by taking an average of the finance provided from 2020 to 2025, instead of in single years.