Climate actions of 74 countries, EU far off Paris goal: UN body
Friday, 26 February 2021 The United Nations body on climate change on Friday released an initial synthesis report on updated climate actions of various countries, pointing out that their collective plans so far do not put the world on a path to save it from disastrous consequences of global warming.
Speaking at the United Nation Security Council Open Debate "Addressing climate-related risks to international peace and security" Minister of Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said that India believes that there is a significant opportunity for countries to integrate low-carbon development...
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During the open debate on "Addressing climate-related risks to international peace and security", Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar commented on... Zee News Also reported by •Hindu
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