12 Nov 2024
As world leaders and climate negotiators gather in Baku for COP29, starting Monday, India is poised to emphasise the critical importance of climate finance, accountability, and safeguarding vulnerable communities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be attending the conference, and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav may also be absent; instead, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, will lead the 19-member delegation.
India's national statement is set for November 18-19. Experts expect that the country's main priorities at the summit will centre on holding developed nations accountable for climate finance, strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities, and fostering an equitable energy transition.
Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW), emphasised that COP29 must do more than just make pledges; it should push developed nations to accelerate their efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions and honour their financial commitments.
"The climate COPs are about raising ambition, enabling action, and most importantly, holding everyone accountable. COP28 resulted in many promises, but it exempted developed countries. COP29 must be about accountability," Ghosh said.
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