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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 01, 2015, 00:50:42 IST
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COP 21 — climate talks
World leaders launch a whirlwind day of talks in Paris today aimed at forging an elusive agreement to stave off calamitous global warming. Stay with us for live updates and news.
18:01 (IST) Nov 30
Climate change is a major global challenge. But it is not of our making, says PM Narendra Modi
17:58 (IST) Nov 30
Summit is of great significance to India's future. It is a window to our tradition, progress, aspirations & achievements
PM Modi
17:57 (IST) Nov 30
PM @narendramodi begins speech at inaug'n of India Pavilion: This pavilion is a window to our heritage & r progress pic.twitter.com/Y4rWFMfplh — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 30, 2015
17:56 (IST) Nov 30
Delighted to inaugurate the pavilion. This is the 1st day of a historic summit: PM begins his remarks https://t.co/IFQDXd626I @India4Climate — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 30, 2015
17:46 (IST) Nov 30
India pavilion also seeks to demonstrate the strong belief that the world needs to look beyond climate change & focus on Climate Justice. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 30, 2015
17:44 (IST) Nov 30
In images: People enjoying the spectacular closing ceremony of #IFFI2015 at SPM Stadium, Panjim, Goa. pic.twitter.com/ObBZuRL1uv — PIB India (@PIB_India) November 30, 2015
17:43 (IST) Nov 30
PM @narendramodi at India pavilion .... @timesofindia pic.twitter.com/7zHLLwQBTY
— Vishwa Mohan (@vishwamTOI) November 30, 201517:42 (IST) Nov 30
Showcasing India's commitment to Climate Action. PM @narendramodi inaugurates unique India Pavilion at @COP21 #COP21 pic.twitter.com/jk4Yu0UVwP — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 30, 2015
17:33 (IST) Nov 30
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"This is not normal. We can’t let it become normal." —<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS">@POTUS</a> on the shooting in Colorado <a href="https://t.co/BfUkqdLyY8">pic.twitter.com/BfUkqdLyY8</a>
&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/670618648323690496">November 28, 2015</a></blockquote>
17:32 (IST) Nov 30
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"We have multiplied wind power threefold, and solar power more than 20-fold" —<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS">@POTUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisClimateConference?src=hash">#ParisClimateConference</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COP21?src=hash">#COP21</a> <a href="https://t.co/IwwFdBuml6">pic.twitter.com/IwwFdBuml6</a>
&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/671296272347828224">November 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
17:32 (IST) Nov 30
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"Glaciers are melting at a pace unprecedented in modern times." —<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS">@POTUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisClimateConference?src=hash">#ParisClimateConference</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COP21?src=hash">#COP21</a> <a href="https://t.co/m5DjvcOdhM">pic.twitter.com/m5DjvcOdhM</a>
&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/671296082794647552">November 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
17:31 (IST) Nov 30
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"I saw the effects of climate change firsthand in our northernmost state, Alaska" —<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS">@POTUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisClimateConference?src=hash">#ParisClimateConference</a> <a href="https://t.co/QeOzdgyJaf">pic.twitter.com/QeOzdgyJaf</a>
&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/671295789411512320">November 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
17:30 (IST) Nov 30
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"Nothing will deter us from building the future we want for our children." —<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS">@POTUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ActOnClimate?src=hash">#ActOnClimate</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COP21?src=hash">#COP21</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisClimateConference?src=hash">#ParisClimateConference</a>
&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/671295213978189824">November 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
17:30 (IST) Nov 30
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"We salute the people of Paris for insisting this crucial conference go on" —<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS">@POTUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ActOnClimate?src=hash">#ActOnClimate</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COP21?src=hash">#COP21</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisClimateConference?src=hash">#ParisClimateConference</a>
&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/671295110756352000">November 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
17:29 (IST) Nov 30
World have power to avert climate disaster
Barack Obama
16:54 (IST) Nov 30
PM @narendramodi and Bolivia's President, Mr. Evo Morales greet each other at @COP21. #COP21 pic.twitter.com/0n7xOXqDLM — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 30, 2015
16:53 (IST) Nov 30
More interactions with world leaders...President Zuma & PM @narendramodi talk on sidelines of @COP21. @SAPresident pic.twitter.com/o8HuZhNBqU — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 30, 2015
16:53 (IST) Nov 30
President @MaithripalaS and PM @narendramodi meet in Paris at the @COP21. #COP21 pic.twitter.com/mFrtrk6FZ0 — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 30, 2015
16:18 (IST) Nov 30
Leadership for a sustainable planet. PM @narendramodi attends Leaders Opening Event at @COP21 #COP21 pic.twitter.com/5F6xpdxMWF
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 30, 201516:18 (IST) Nov 30
Russian President Putin will not meet with Turkish President Erdogan at Paris climate conference, Kremlin says: AFP
16:16 (IST) Nov 30
With Paris. In solidarity. Delegates stand in silence for the victims of terror at commencement of #COP21 pic.twitter.com/nD7hszAFgp
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 30, 201516:16 (IST) Nov 30
"You are here today to write the script of your future."
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
16:07 (IST) Nov 30
PM @narendramodi meets PM Nawaz Sharif at COP 21 in Paris pic.twitter.com/HRiY1xLoBM
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 30, 201516:05 (IST) Nov 30
India comes with a constructive approach, ambitious goals and a positive mindset.
PM Modi to French President Hollande
16:02 (IST) Nov 30
PM @narendramodi meets Prez @fhollande, conveys that as world meets for #COP21, Paris is about rebuilding trust pic.twitter.com/Lxe9K9gRxU — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 30, 2015
16:00 (IST) Nov 30
Prince Charles at COP21, Paris: We must act now. We have been waiting for too long.
15:59 (IST) Nov 30
French President François Hollande opens the Paris climate summit (COP21) in the name of climate justice.
He says the developed countries must take responsibility.
15:04 (IST) Nov 30
UN climate conference begins in Paris
High-level climate talks have begun in Paris with the goal of a long-term deal to reduce man-made emissions. Peruvian Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar Vidal, who played host to the last UN climate conference in Lima, declared this year's meeting open Monday morning.
14:42 (IST) Nov 30
In a blunt warning to rich nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told developed countries which powered their way to prosperity on fossil fuels that it would be "morally wrong" if they shift the burden of reducing emissions on developing countries like India.
12:55 (IST) Nov 30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Paris for the climate summit, has written an article in the Financial Times ahead of the beginning of COP21. In the article, the PM has emphasised on collective global commitment balancing responsibilities and capabilities with aspirations and needs.
12:44 (IST) Nov 30
The lifestyles of a few must not crowd out opportunities for the many still on the first steps of the development ladder
PM Modi
12:44 (IST) Nov 30
We will clean our rivers and create smart cities. We are replacing diesel with clean energy, and building 50 new metro railways: PM
12:43 (IST) Nov 30
We will have 175GW of renewables by 2022, and have imposed levies on coal and rationalised subsidies on petroleum products, PM Modi says
12:43 (IST) Nov 30
40 per cent of installed power capacity will be from non-fossil fuel sources: PM Modi
12:43 (IST) Nov 30
By 2030, we will reduce emissions intensity by at least 33 per cent of 2005 levels, PM Modi says in his article in Financial Times
12:22 (IST) Nov 30
US President Barack Obama will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Paris where the two leaders would review progress in bilateral ties and discuss regional and global issues including terrorism. The two leaders are expected to meet at 2.45PM local time (7:15IST) Paris on the sidelines of the crucial climate change conference.
10:29 (IST) Nov 30
'Passionate' PM Modi not under any 'compulsion' in Paris: Piyush Goyal
Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's concern towards the climate changes came from his 'passion' for the cause and not due to any 'compulsions', Union minister of state for coal, power and renewable energy Piyush Goyal said on Monday that India can be proud of its role in the Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris.
10:04 (IST) Nov 30
World understands that it is a serious problem, if not addressed it could be catastrophic: Piyush Goyal in Paris pic.twitter.com/sExcPUH4Tx — ANI (@ANI_news) November 30, 2015
09:33 (IST) Nov 30
India puts out 200 billboards across Paris with tag line: Seeking a balance - Climate Justice
09:22 (IST) Nov 30
India's tag line at #COP21Paris @COP21 -- seeking a balance - Climate Justice pic.twitter.com/UMUwqJUzWH
— Vishwa Mohan (@vishwamTOI) November 30, 201509:14 (IST) Nov 30
Coinciding with India's move to launch an International Solar Alliance of over 100 sunshine-rich countries, the world's top industrialists including Bill Gates, Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata and Jack Ma will on Monday announce the Breakthrough Energy Coalition, an international group of 28 investors to bring companies that have the potential to deliver affordable, reliable and carbon free power from the research lab to the market.
09:12 (IST) Nov 30
At the India Pavilion at Le Bourget, Paris #IndiaAtCOP21 pic.twitter.com/SJdNpbjcHD — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) November 29, 2015
08:37 (IST) Nov 30
PM Modi has articulated that concerns for environment, developing more and more green energy is an article of faith for him, Union minister Piyush Goyal says
08:24 (IST) Nov 30
Replica of Eiffel tower at #COP21Paris. 147 heads of state/govt will assemble here tomorrow for climate summit pic.twitter.com/bhSJilQN1O
— Vishwa Mohan (@vishwamTOI) November 29, 201508:23 (IST) Nov 30
India - A land where protecting nature come naturally. Scene at India pavilion at #COP21Paris pic.twitter.com/z04zn30NlE
— Vishwa Mohan (@vishwamTOI) November 29, 2015
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