While some want a legally-binding treaty to force all to fulfil their commitment targets, others do not

In the run-up to the U.N. climate change summit to be held in Durban this December, India is once again emphasising the importance of the Kyoto Protocol.

The future of the protocol, which has clear emission reduction targets for developed countries, is uncertain.

Environment and forests minister Jayanthi Natarajan reaffirmed India

A stand-off on the Kyoto Protocol appears inevitable in the run up to the year-end UN climate conference in Durban as key global players fail to find common ground.

Deliberations on the Protocol

India's obsession with nuclear power is proving extremely damaging. It is time to switch to and participate in the renewables revolution.

Reliance Power aims to earn . 5,000 crore from carbon credit from the three ultra mega power projects of 4,000 MW that it is developing.
The company seeks to earn almost .

When the European Union

India has said that the continuation of the Kyoto Protocol was essential to safeguard future of the global climate change negotiations process. Many countries argue the second commitment period for the protocol is possible when emerging economies like India and China agree to limit their emissions.

Since 20 years of talks have not resolved the differences, we may need a new paradigm

New data, based on national communications, released by the United Nations, shows that emissions from the US rose over 15% during 1990-2008, and will rise another 7% till 2020. The strategic issue for us now is to consider whether a new paradigm will be necessary to ensure global sustainability.