climate action news

Published on Jun 05, 2026 04:21 pm IST

A practical guide to climate-conscious living

World Environment Day is marked on June 5

leisure

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 01:22 pm IST

Strong El Nino developing, South Asia to get below normal rain, flags WMO

The map issued by WMO showed below normal rain over almost all of India. (PTI)

environment

Published on Jun 02, 2026 08:49 pm IST

Himachal targets increase in green cover from 29.5 to 32% by 2030

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says the state government remains fully committed to environmental conservation. (File)

chandigarh news

Published on May 22, 2026 03:10 am IST

Far from meeting developing nations’ needs: Climate activists on OECD report

In 2024, countries set a new climate finance goal, committing to deliver at least USD 300 billion annually for developing countries for climate action by 2035. (iStock/representative photo)

Published on May 21, 2026 06:05 pm IST

A Nordic-Indian push for a low-carbon world

PREMIUM

The partnerships — Green Transition with Sweden and Green Strategic with Norway — by themselves are statements of ambition on leveraging the two Nordic countries’ capabilities in green technology and India’s scale and talent for sustainable development. (Bloomberg)

editorials

Published on May 19, 2026 10:43 pm IST

Mumbai Climate Week 2027 to return in Feb with focus on collective climate action

Published on May 15, 2026 03:44 am IST

Reviving the global climate agenda

PREMIUM

When a major economy like India — with a heavy emission load — reiterates its commitment to the climate action consensus, it sends a strong signal of continued faith in this mechanism, a renegade US notwithstanding. (Reuters)

editorials

Published on Apr 28, 2026 09:16 pm IST

How India builds will define its ecological future

World Earth Day

Published on Apr 22, 2026 11:13 pm IST

Blueprint for equitable growth and greater climate ambition

Climate change

Updated on Apr 06, 2026 02:48 pm IST

HT interview: NDCs central to India’s economic transformation, says Bhupender Yadav

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said the consultations to approve India’s revised NDCs for 2031-35 explicitly took into account the geopolitical contexts and their impact on global energy markets and supply chains. (ANI)

Published on Mar 29, 2026 05:56 am IST

India’s NDCs signal a climate leap: From commitment to leadership

Climate change

Published on Mar 27, 2026 11:32 am IST

Climate action could help prevent over 13.5 mn deaths due to air pollution by 2050: Study

Published on Mar 19, 2026 02:31 pm IST

Why India’s social unicorns might emerge from uncomfortable hybrids

Climate crisis

economy

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 07:36 pm IST

Mumbai Climate Week's impact depend on follow-through actions: CEO Shishir Joshi

Published on Feb 24, 2026 03:16 pm IST

budget provision to national capability: Why India’s CCUS commitment matters

Carbon capture systems involve high upfront costs, complex integration with operating facilities, and long payback periods. (AFP)

opinion

Published on Feb 23, 2026 06:53 pm IST

India’s move from data to decarbonisation in the global AI climate race

future tech

Published on Feb 20, 2026 04:24 pm IST

Pollution has no respect for national boundaries: Rakesh Sharma

Mumbai- India ---Indian cosmonauts Rakesh Sharma and Shubhanshu Shukla and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar participate in a session at Mumbai Climate Week at BKC in Mumbai, India on 18 2026 - ( Photo By/ HT ).

Published on Feb 19, 2026 07:04 am IST

India’s AI moment needn’t be a climate reckoning

We must build something else. Call it frugal, even Gandhian, AI — fit-for-purpose, resource-efficient, aligned with public purpose from the start. (AFP)

opinion

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 10:45 pm IST

COP30 objectives align with Mumbai Climate Week initiative: UNFCC official

Published on Feb 18, 2026 09:44 am IST

Mumbai unveiled as host of Prince William-founded Earthshot Prize 2026

Published on Feb 17, 2026 07:29 pm IST

Tendulkar to join Rakesh Sharma, Shubhanshu Shukla at Mumbai climate week

Mumbai: Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar during Ageas Federal Life Insurance press conference, in Mumbai, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)(PTI12_09_2025_000266B) (PTI)

Published on Feb 16, 2026 05:44 am IST

India’s corporate climate moment

Climate crisis (Shutterstock)

Published on Feb 13, 2026 04:09 pm IST

Climate action will offer stability in new world disorder: UN Climate chief

UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell said on Thursday that the US can return to the convention and Paris Agreement. (Reuters photo)

world news

Published on Feb 13, 2026 10:30 am IST

Advancing sustainable development through UK–India collaboration

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi attend the India-UK CEO Forum at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. AP/PTI(AP10_09_2025_000275A) (AP)

international affairs

Published on Feb 03, 2026 03:06 pm IST

Delhi to earn revenue from ‘carbon credits’

Chief minister Rekha Gupta said, “This initiative reflects Delhi’s strong commitment to combating climate change.” (HT)

delhi news

Published on Jan 14, 2026 07:54 am IST

Hundreds in Japan to sue govt over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction

Plaintiffs and their lawyers walk along the sidewalk in front of the Tokyo District Court to appeal that they have filed a lawsuit against the government.

world news

Published on Dec 18, 2025 04:41 pm IST

Greater green ambition needs huge support: India at UN climate meeting