Nirmal Menon

Nirmal Menon is a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering business and technology for mainstream publications in India and abroad. In his last role, he was the business desk editor at Arab News.

Climate

COP29 Secures First Major Win with Adoption of Carbon Credit Standards

Nirmal Menon, November 12, 2024 3 min read

Global leaders at COP29 achieve breakthrough on carbon markets, unlocking funds to accelerate climate action in developing nations.

Climate

India Powers Ahead in Renewable Energy, Meeting Clean Energy Targets

Nirmal Menon, November 12, 2024 2 min read

India’s renewable energy capacity surged 13.5 percent in a year, advancing ambitious clean energy targets with major gains in solar and wind.

Climate

UN Climate Chief Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Finance and Cooperation

Nirmal Menon, November 12, 2024 2 min read

UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell calls for urgent global cooperation and bold climate finance commitments as COP29 opens in Baku.

Climate

Global Temperatures Surge to Record Highs Amid Rising Emissions: WMO

Nirmal Menon, November 11, 2024 4 min read

The rising concentrations of primary greenhouse gases reached unprecedented levels in 2023 and are expected to continue their upward trend in 2024.

Climate

World Rallies for Global Climate Shift as COP28 Spurs Progress across Sectors

Nirmal Menon, November 11, 2024 5 min read

The groundwork laid at COP28 last year at Dubai has ignited transformative changes that will continue to unfold as COP29 takes shape.

Climate

UNFCCC Calls for Stronger Climate Action as COP29 Begins in Azerbaijan

Nirmal Menon, November 11, 2024 3 min read

The UNFCCC calls on stakeholders to turn climate promises into action, stressing finance, transparency and multilateral cooperation as essential tools for achieving global climate goals.