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Adaptation Is Not Charity: Why COP30 Must Fund the Global South Fairly
Source: Pexels stock image When the rain doesn’t stop in Bangladesh, it isn’t just a weather event. It’s an audible warning. This low-lying delta has homes getting swallowed by rising rivers, and farmers replant crops on temporary islands of silt. For us, climate change is not a virtuous cause. It’s a lived reality. With the world and its youth in great anticipation of COP30, adaptation within the Global South still faces impediments in diverse aspects, making it a shared res
Nusreek Rahman | Youth for COP Participant
1 day ago3 min read


Why COP30 matters for the Dominican Republic’s Youth
According to the United Nations, young people represent around 16% of the global population. In Latin America and the Caribbean, there are more than 156 million youths aged 15 and 29, nearly one quarter of the region’s population. This highlights the importance of incorporating young Latin-Americans and Caribbeans in achieving the 17 SDGs in the Agenda 2030, as it has been created for all nations and types of population without discrimination, where it is included the goal 13
Pamela Abreu | Youth for COP Participant
1 day ago3 min read


Why COP30 Must Prioritize Adaptation for the Global South: A Scientist’s Plea from India’s Coastal Frontlines
Standing on the deck of the research vessel ORV Sagar Manjusha, watching the Arabian Sea stretch endlessly before me, I realized something profound. The ocean I was studying wasn't just a research subject. It was screaming for help. The satellite data I analyzed daily, the phytoplankton samples I collected, the changing sea surface temperatures they all told the same urgent story that needs to reach the negotiation tables at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Look the world through clim
M. Syed Marjuk | Youth for COP Participant
1 day ago3 min read


From Solidarity to Compromise: A COP 29 Retrospective
Every year, climate-vulnerable countries, including Bangladesh, face severe cyclones and floods. And every year, the world looks forward...
Md. Fahim Hossain
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Bonn Climate Talks (SB60) Sets Stage for COP29
Its a mixed bag of progress.. Image Courtesy: Author The recent Bonn Climate Negotiations, officially known as the 60th sessions of the...
Smruti
Jun 29, 20243 min read


Connection with Nature! Are we losing it?
What appeared to be a home to those happy birds, is now nothing but a cluster of hanging plastic bags. A tree with weaver birds’ nests in...
Smruti
Jun 25, 20246 min read


Landmark UN Report on Migratory Species Reveal Extent of Extinction Threat
The report emphasizes the importance of mapping and safeguarding critical locations essential for breeding, feeding, and stopovers. Image...
Smruti
Apr 27, 20242 min read


BANKING ON BANKS FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
By balancing economic transition with climate adaptation, banks can better align with India's evolving needs and mitigate climate risks...
Smruti
Apr 25, 20244 min read


India’s Blue Economy Potential & Draft Policy Framework
Owing to its potential, the Government of India recognizes Blue Economy as one of the ten core dimensions of group under its Vision for...
Smruti
Mar 20, 20244 min read


COP28 from the Lenses of Parth Joshi: Seeking Sincerity Amid Diplomatic Theatrics
Photo Courtesy: Pixabay The 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) unfolded as a familiar spectacle of diplomatic theatrics, where the...
Smruti
Feb 29, 20242 min read


COP28 from the Lenses of Tasnia Ahmed
A Promise for a Resilient Future for Women, Children and Adolescents on Climate Action and Health Photo Courtesy: Markus Spiske, Pexels...
Smruti
Feb 29, 20244 min read


COP28 From the Lenses of Sagar Kalra
Hosted this year by the United Arab Emirates, a nation traditionally associated with fossil fuels, and with 2023 being the hottest year...
Smruti
Jan 31, 20242 min read


COP28 - From the lens of Rituraj Phukan
In light of the escalating devastation caused by the interconnected effects of climate change, COP28 was deemed crucial for making a...
Smruti
Jan 23, 20242 min read


Kashmir - A Sustainable Paradise
Jammu and Kashmir, the picturesque heaven on Earth is not spared from the wrath of climate change. They grapple with severe environmental...
Smruti
Nov 30, 20235 min read


How Nature Influenced His Childhood in Kashmir
In the heart of Kashmir, often known as heaven on earth, lies a land of serene valleys, towering mountains, and meandering streams,...
Smruti
Oct 31, 20233 min read


Harvesting Style Sustainably: The Farm-to-Fashion Revolution
Image Courtesy: Pexels Farm-to-fashion represents a transformative shift in the fashion industry towards sustainability and ethical...
Smruti
Oct 31, 20239 min read


Greenomics: The Linchpin of Finances for India's Greener Future (Part I)
Investment is the core-&-corner stone of economic development. And in recent times, a new imperative has emerged i.e., the need for green...
Smruti
Aug 31, 20235 min read


Green Campuses Lead the Way to True Net Zero / Low-Carbon Future
In an era marked by unprecedented environmental challenges, sustainability education has emerged as an effective tool in our battle...
Smruti
Aug 30, 20238 min read


WOMEN FOR EARTH @ CLIMATE REALITY INDIA & SOUTH ASIA
Women are playing a pivotal role in combating climate change through their interventions, innovative approaches, influential leadership,...
Smruti
Jun 30, 20239 min read


India and its Energy Security - Where is the Charge?
“Roti, Kapda, Makaan” (Food, clothing and shelter), the famous dialogue from silver screens makes us assume that life is content if we...
Bhavesh Swami
Jun 28, 20233 min read
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