As the globe hurtles toward a climate tipping point, the discourse on climate change has rightly focused on rising temperatures, environmental disasters, and human displacement. Yet amidst these loud alarms, the cries of another set of victims are barely heard—the vanishing species and collapsing ecosystems that form the biodiversity of our planet.

India, one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world, is witnessing an alarming rate of species extinction and habitat loss. The situation demands not just environmental awareness, but urgent legal reform that aligns biodiversity protection with climate change mitigation.

Following EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s 2025 visit to India, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and climate-resilient Indo-Pacific, building on frameworks like the EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership. Both parties are positioned to collaborate on clean energy, climate adaptation, and sustainable development. While India has initiated solar projects and funding support for island nations, its impact could be significantly scaled with EU support through technology transfer, climate finance, and strategic alignment. This emerging alliance could not only address regional vulnerabilities but also help bridge the Global North-South divide in the global climate response.

Ever thought your favorite Stanley cup or Labudu toys or matcha latte might be hurting the planet? This article may make you pause. It unpacks how even the trendiest “must-haves” like Labubu toys come with hidden climate costs—from overproduction to waste. It’s a wake-up call to rethink how our personal choices add up in the fight against climate change. As of now, nearly 80% of all toys end up in landfills, incinerators or the ocean and account for almost 6% of landfill plastics.