Vanuatu Calls for Treaty to End Fossil Fuel Use
thewire.in | 24th Sept 2022

Kochi: The island nation of Vanuatu called on countries to establish a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to end the use of polluting fuels that aggravate climate change, at the United National General Assembly on September 23.

On closing day, draft calls for an end to fuel subsidies, India among many who object
indianexpress.com | 15th Sept 2022

A call to end subsidies on fossil fuels in the draft text invited strong objections from India and many other developing countries but the Glasgow climate meeting seemed all set on Saturday night to push through an agreement despite several countries expressing their disappointment with the outcome.

Kolkata Becomes First Indian City To Back Treaty To Phase Out Fossil Fuels
www.bqprime.com | 15th Sept 2022

The Indian city of Kolkata has endorsed a treaty that aims to phase out fossil fuels in an equitable manner.
It is the first Indian city, and only the third Asian city, to do so. It joins 64 other cities and subnational governments across the world, including the likes of Paris, London, Sydney and Los Angeles, that have endorsed the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Kolkata becomes the first Indian city to support the fossil fuel phase-out treaty
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 15th Sept 2022

Kolkata has become the first Indian city to join the network of 72- global cities with its endorsement of a ‘fossil fuel-future’ and ‘climate resilient future’ through a set of short-term and long-term goals. Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim signed the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty propagated by the Climate Action Network of South Asia (CANSA).

Kolkata becomes the first Indian city to support the treaty phasing out fossil fuels
newsdubai.org | 14th Sept 2022

“Calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty is another feather in Kolkata’s cap,” city mayor Firhad Hakim said in a statement. “It is extremely important to ensure that the city’s population remains well prepared to minimize the catastrophic future effects of climate change.”

Kolkata Becomes First Indian City To Back Treaty To Phase Out Fossil Fuels
amazonofferspro.com | 14th Sept 2022

“The call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is another feather in Kolkata’s cover,” Kolkata City Mayor Farhad Hakim said in a statement. “It is extremely important to ensure that city residents remain well prepared to minimize the catastrophic future impacts of climate change.”

Kolkata to join green pledge global list
www.telegraphindia.com | 14th Sept 2022

Kolkata is going to be the first Indian city to join a global list of cities pledging to adopt a pathway for a future free of fossil fuel, a movement that was initiated in 2020 and has gained momentum since the Glasgow climate summit last year.

Kolkata Becomes First Indian City To Back Treaty To Phase Out Fossil Fuels
click2promotions.com | 14th Sept 2022

“Calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is another feather in the cap for Kolkata,” City Mayor Firhad Hakim said in a statement. “It is extremely important to make sure that the city population remains well prepared to minimize the catastrophic future effects of climate change”.

Indian coal hub juggles need for jobs with hope for greener future
news.trust.org | 8th Sept 2022

A coal-rich district in eastern India is working on green energy transition plan even as new mines open and coal production rises. New mines opening to meet India’s growing energy needs, Young people in coal hubs trained in mining skills, Mining boom risks poor preparedness for future beyond coal.

Why South Asia Is Among the Hardest Hit Regions by Climate Change
US NEWS | 30th Jun 2022

South Asia has faced the brunt of extreme weather this summer – with the recent floods in Bangladesh and heat waves in India and Pakistan jointly impacting the region in the span of a month.