India won a significant victory in international diplomacy at the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 on Saturday.
India on finally backed the COP26 draft that was passed by nearly 200 nations.
India voted in favor of the COP26 draft, which was approved by almost 200 countries.what we need is to live in pollution free”.
John Kerry, the US climate chief, said that the Glasgow agreement was not finalized for climate change.
There was some strong opposition to the inclusion of ‘accelerating phaseout of unabated coal power and inefficient fossil fuel subsides’ – mainly from India and China, and supported by South Africa on coal and Iran & Nigeria on fossil fuel subsidies.
Some people were opposed to the inclusion of “accelerating phaseout of unabated coal power and inefficient fossil fuel subsidies” – mostly from India and China.
However, it’s encouraging to see Australia, the US, Turkey, Colombia, Indonesia, and Japan support the text — indicating a significant shift from their earlier stand.It is encouraging to see the US, Turkey and Colombia support the text, which shows a shift in their previous position.
COP26 concluded in Glasgow with nearly 200 countries agreeing the Glasgow Climate Pact to keep 1.This agreement will keep 1.
Climate negotiators ended two weeks of intense talks with consensus on urgently accelerating climate action.After two weeks of intense negotiations, climate negotiators reached a consensus on urgently accelerating climate actions after two weeks.5C remains in sight, but it will only be delivered with concerted and immediate global efforts.The 1.However, it can only be achieved with coordinated and immediate global efforts.All countries agreed to revisit and strengthen their current emissions targets to 2030, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), in 2022.All countries committed to revising and strengthening their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) by 2030.
The Paris Rulebook, the guidelines for how the Paris Agreement is delivered, was also completed after six years of discussions.After six years of negotiations, the Paris Rulebook was also finalized.
This includes Article 6, which establishes a robust framework for countries to exchange carbon credits through the UNFCCC.This Article 6 provides a solid framework to allow countries to trade carbon credits through UNFCCC.
COP decisions went further than ever before in recognising and addressing loss and damage from the existing impacts of climate change.The COP decision went beyond what was possible in recognising the damage caused by climate change and how to address it.Developed countries were urged by the Adaptation Fund to double their support for developing countries by 2025.It follows almost 200 countries’ action and ambition.5C, mobilising both public and private finance, and supporting communities to adapt to climate impacts.The work was focused on reducing emissions in the short-term to limit temperature rises up to 1.It also mobilized both private and public finance and supported communities to adapt to climate change.This figure is now at around 90 per cent.Now, this figure is around 90%.
The UK Presidency has also been focused on driving action to deliver emissions reductions.The UK Presidency is also focused on driving emissions reductions.The UK has also seen a clear commitment to protecting precious natural habitats.
While on the world’s roads, the transition to zero emissions vehicles is gathering pace, with some of the largest car manufacturers working together to make all new car sales zero emission by 2040 and by 2035 in leading markets.The transition to zero-emission vehicles is moving at a rapid pace on the roads around the world.
Countries and cities are following suit with ambitious petrol and diesel car phaseout dates.Cities and countries are following the lead with ambitious dates for diesel and petrol car phaseouts.But work done by independent experts Climate Action Tracker show that with the full implementation of the fresh collective commitments could hold temperature rise to 1.8C.
Reflecting on the task ahead, COP26 President Alok Sharma said: “We can now say with credibility that we have kept 1.5 degrees has been kept alive as a reflection on the challenges ahead.I am grateful to the UNFCCC for working with us to deliver a successful COP26.The UNFCCC worked with me to bring about a successful COP26.
Responding to the climate deal, Dave Jones, Global Program Lead, Ember, said, “This is momentous: the net is closing in on fossil fuels and coal is at the frontline.Dave Jones, Global Program Lead at Ember, responded to the climate agreement by saying, “This is monumental: the net is closing on fossil fuels, and coal is at frontline.Today is an urgent wake up call to do whatever it takes to stop using coal for making electricity.This is a wake-up call that we must stop using coal to make electricity.
Countries will need to submit new climate plans for 2030 by the end of next year, so there are only 12 months for countries to work out how to solve their coal problem.The deadline for countries to submit their 2030 climate plans by next year is the 31st of March.
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