While the gathering in Belém sets the tone for two weeks of negotiations, the key test will be whether developed countries step up to match rhetoric with financial, technological and capacity-building support. India and its partners argue that ambition without means is hollow.
Arriving in the Brazilian capital to represent India, Minister Yadav declared that Pre-COP30 offers a pivotal moment to build consensus on the key pillars of climate diplomacy — from adaptation to energy transition to climate finance.
Adaptation strategies demand a convergence of diverse approaches ranging from economic incentives and robust policy frameworks to locally driven interventions. Understanding the context of...
From melting glaciers to a ‘monster’ monsoon, record-breaking floods have left a third of Pakistan currently under water and the climate catastrophe is altering...
The recent events in Pakistan illustrate the shortcomings of an adaptation strategy in the face of widespread devastation. Any notion of “adapting” to these...
Despite the geopolitical tensions in the region, shared responses to humanitarian crises can be a mechanism to build mutual co-operation and trust.
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This 2026 event arrives after earlier haor region floods earlier in the year, underscoring recurring pressures. Migration to urban centres and climate adaptation efforts remain critical long-term challenges.
Launched in 2023 amid the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic turmoil, Aswesuma represented a targeted overhaul of the country’s social protection system.
Street vendors embody the resilience of India’s informal economy. Their struggle highlights the need for policies that listen to the voices of the working poor rather than displacing them in the name of progress.
This 2026 event arrives after earlier haor region floods earlier in the year, underscoring recurring pressures. Migration to urban centres and climate adaptation efforts remain critical long-term challenges.
Launched in 2023 amid the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic turmoil, Aswesuma represented a targeted overhaul of the country’s social protection system.