India needs to increase solar capacity by 36% annually for five years, improve grid and storage, aiming to achieve 25% solar in the power mix by 2032, states a report by Ember.
Indonesia inaugurates its inaugural carbon exchange, a step toward carbon neutrality by 2050, aiming to counter its significant carbon emissions and align with climate targets.
US Vice President Kamala Harris, China’s Premier Li Qiang, and Russia’s Foreign Minister will meet at an East Asia summit in Indonesia, aiming to manage tensions between their nations and address regional issues.
President Xi Jinping’s unexplained absence from the G20 summit highlights strained global relations and increased secrecy in China’s leadership. Potential factors include tensions with India and Xi’s focus on bolstering ties with emerging economies like BRICS.
There are also speculations about Xi’s health and a desire to avoid difficult questions regarding issues such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
G20 per capita coal emissions rose 9% from 2015 to 2022, with some countries reducing while others, including India and Indonesia, increased emissions. The need for comprehensive coal phaseout plans and a significant boost in renewables is evident.
Southeast Asian leaders gathered in Indonesia to address the Myanmar crisis and tensions in the South China Sea. ASEAN seeks unity amid divisions over Myanmar’s junta and challenges posed by major powers.
India launches military drills, “Trishul,” along its borders with China and Pakistan amid ongoing tensions.
President Xi Jinping skips the G20 summit in New Delhi, where these drills coincide.
Indian officials are using “monkey-men” and cutouts of langur monkeys to deter rhesus macaques from damaging floral displays ahead of the G20 summit.