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Tropical glaciers are vanishing at unprecedented rates, threatening water systems and livelihoods across vulnerable regions. The crisis highlights a deep imbalance between responsibility and impact in climate change. The Quelccaya ice cap in Peru, the world’s largest tropical glacier is melting at a pace that glaciologists say has no precedent in at least the last…
The Farmer Who Cannot Wait for a Summit The paddy farmers follow 2 different calendars in the flat fields of Bihar, India. The farming calendar, ten months during which rains come, seeds get sowed and harvest is due. The other happens to be the disasters calendar. The time when years of floods wipe out the…
As climate negotiations enter a new decade, COP30 in Belém, Brazil, has emerged as a defining moment for global climate governance. India presented a strong and forward-thinking climate position at the High-Level Segment, one that combines local resilience, global equity, and national ambition. Three reinforcing pillars- implementation, justice, and decentralised climate leadership can be used…
Photo Credit: Janmojaya Barik Clear Cut Child Protection DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 25, 2025 02:15 ISTWritten By: Janmojaya Barik The Pacific Island Republic of Vanuatu is once again at the forefront of the global climate justice debate, calling on the United Nations to respond to the recent advisory opinion issued by the International Court of…
Photo Credit: Climate Action Tracker Clear Cut Climate DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 15, 2025 02:30 ISTWritten By: Antara Mrinal India is at a pivotal moment in its climate journey. While many praise India’s development of renewable energy, new policies, and ambitious long-term commitments, new analysis has highlighted the difference between these policies and the styles…
