climate policy
Transforming India's Export Strategy: Navigating Carbon Regulations, Digital Borders, and Regional Trade Blocs
Nov 19, 2025 12:43 pm CST
India achieved record-breaking exports of $824.9 billion in FY 2024-25, but faces three major shifts in global trade: regionalization through trusted partnerships, climate-based trade policies, and digital transformation. To succeed, India must focus on purposeful competitiveness, sustainable scaling, and inclusive trade practices while leveraging its strengths in technology and innovation to potentially double its share of global exports in the next decade.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Concrete Climate Action at COP30: "The Window Is Closing"
Nov 18, 2025 07:06 am CST
Pope Leo XIV addressed religious leaders at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, warning that the window to keep global temperature rise below 1.5C is closing rapidly. The American pontiff called for concrete actions on climate change, defended the Paris Agreement as humanity's best tool for environmental protection, and criticized political leaders lacking the will to act while emphasizing the disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities worldwide.
California Leadership at COP30: Newsom Challenges Trump's Climate Retreat and Affirms State-Level Climate Action
Nov 12, 2025 06:32 am CST
At COP30 in Brazil, California Governor Gavin Newsom emerged as America's de facto climate leader, criticizing President Trump's Paris Agreement withdrawal while showcasing how states can advance climate goals despite federal opposition. Newsom highlighted California's renewable energy achievements and urged international partners to remain steadfast in climate commitments, emphasizing that state-level action can significantly impact emissions reduction even when national leadership falters.