Picture a young mother in a bustling, crowded city somewhere in South Asia. She wakes up early every day, balancing the demands of her family and work while navigating an unforgiving environment. The searing heat burns her skin as she steps outside; the air she breathes feels heavy with pollution. Rain, when it comes, is […]

The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29) marked a pivotal moment in integrating health into the global climate agenda. Building on the foundation laid at previous COPs, COP29 advanced the commitment to address the interconnected challenges of health and climate change. A key highlight of the conference was the high-level event, “COP Presidencies […]

COP 29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been a pivotal event in the global fight against climate change. The summit, which began on November 11 and runs through November 22, 2024, has brought together world leaders, climate experts, and activists to address critical climate issues. One of the key developments has been the approval of […]

The effects of climate change on India are becoming impossible to ignore, and they’re showing up in a new place: our bodies. From breathing difficulties in smog-choked cities to changing diets in rural areas, the environmental shifts are fueling a growing epidemic of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that don’t just affect the elderly, but increasingly, […]

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, where global leaders, climate experts, and activists have gathered to tackle the pressing issues of climate change. This year’s summit, which runs from November 11 to November 22, 2024, is particularly significant as it highlights the crucial link between climate action […]

COP 29, the 29th Conference of the Parties, is a pivotal event in the global fight against climate change. Held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to November 22, 2024, this summit brings together delegates from nearly every country to discuss critical climate issues and set actionable goals. Here’s a detailed explainer on the key […]

As 2024 is on course to become the warmest year on record, the urgent need for a health-centered approach to climate action has gained prominence among global experts. According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the average global temperature from January to September 2024 has risen to approximately 1.54°C above pre-industrial levels, nudging dangerously […]

The world’s climate crisis has reached a crucial turning point, and the upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is set to be a key moment in determining the future of global climate action. Taking place in November 2024, COP29 will bring together heads of […]