Shaswata Kundu Chaudhuri
Stories by Shaswata Kundu Chaudhuri
What COP30 reveals about the next phase of multilateralism
Belém revealed a shifting balance of power and the challenges shaping multilateralism’s future COP30 did…
Read MoreCOP30 ends in chaos and compromise
A dramatic finish in Belém delivers partial wins on forests, energy and a just transition…
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From fire to fallout: COP30’s uneasy compromise
A new presidency cover text drops fossil fuel language, softens finance commitments and leaves the…
Read MoreLula Pitches Fossil Fuel Phase-Out at COP30, But Can a Divided World Agree?
Stalled climate finance widens trust gap with developing countries With Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula…
Read MoreFirst draft of COP30 text weak on public finance
The COP30 Presidency released the first iteration of the draft text, based on the four…
Read MoreIndia commits to revised NDC, shifts pressure back to rich nations to deliver on climate finance at COP30
Environment minister Bhupender Yadav made the statement on the NDC while in Belem for the…
Read MoreTripling adaptation finance may be the only way to secure a win at COP30: Experts
This year hasn’t seen the mobilisation of finance from developed countries either. If there is…
Read MoreIndia’s stance at COP30: No new commitments without real finance
With its NDCs still pending, ambition for India can’t move while finance obligations remain unmet,…
Read MoreNew report recasts Global South as climate finance investor, not recipient
The report by IHLEG dilutes historical responsibility, focusing instead on domestic reforms, private capital, and…
Read MoreFinance, tensions and protests: Day 2 at COP30
India spoke on behalf of developing countries on the need of CBDR and adaptation After…
Read MoreCOP30 kicks off with eyes on big developing countries
With the US and EU wavering, Brazil signals that the Global South may now drive…
Read MoreBaku to Belem Roadmap promises access to climate finance, not accountability
The roadmap’s focus is on mobilising private finance, which can potentially contribute more than half…
Read MoreClimate change, unplanned construction and a malfunctioning dam can worsen the flooding in north Bengal
The Tala hydropower dam on the Wangchhu river might overflow due to excessive rainfall, which…
Read MoreUS tariffs present India opportunities to develop relations with climate-aligned nations
Creating robust, green industries could help India become export hub for products like biofuels, solar…
Read MoreFrom extraction to regeneration: How India’s coal mines are being reimagined
Pisciculture, afforestation, pumped storage, eco-tourism have emerged as the more popular forms of re-using abandoned…
Read MoreDeveloping nations slam slow progress on loss and damage finance, call to “Fill the Fund”
At the Loss & Damage Fund board meet in Cebu, developing nations called out rich…
Read MoreBRICS bloc proposes more multilateralism, sustainable development of Global South
US President Donald Trump threatens countries who align with BRICS with 10% additional tariff for…
Read MoreIndia’s coal heartland is powering down, with no safety net
The energy shift is redrawing India’s economic map, but for coal belt workers in states…
Read MoreIndia becomes 3rd-largest generator of electricity from wind and solar: Report
The country added 24 GW of solar capacity in 2024, surpassing Germany and Japan to…
Read MoreDigging deep: Inside Coal India’s push to reopen abandoned, underground mines
India is keen to hand over abandoned mines to private players. While this can help…
Read MoreIndia’s lack of long-term measures to tackle heat can lead to high casualties: Report
The study was based on nine cities that are projected to face the highest increases…
Read MoreBeyond Renewables: Unlocking Private Finance for India’s Green Future
As private capital powers India’s renewable energy growth, can the same momentum drive investments towards…
Read MoreClimate and energy security to top EU-India meet agenda
On February 27-28, the EU College of Commissioners will visit India for the first time…
Read MoreGreen energy boom or bubble? Navigating the risks and rewards in India’s market
India’s renewable energy market is booming with opportunities, but challenges in financing, regulation and scalability…
Read MoreNot just surviving: Finding breathing room for India’s cities to thrive
In face of the changing climate, the plight of Indian cities—marked by seasonal high pollution,…
Read MoreBeyond mass planting: How science-backed mangrove restoration can shield India’s coasts
Amidst uncontrolled urbanisation and funding challenges, nurturing existing mangroves through site-specific restoration strategies has yielded…
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