The United Nations (U.N.,) Climate Change Conference COP 26, a conference being held in Glasgow, the United Kingdom, the Indian organisations working for climate change also organised a press conference.
These annual conferences bring together those that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international environmental treaty addressing climate change.
Every UN member state is a signatory for the UNFCCC, as well Palestine, the Cook Islands and Niue, while the Holy See is an observer to the treaty.
The global COP 26 conference on climate justice is being held in Glasgow, the U.K. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the event, representing India.
During the conference, which is scheduled to continue till the 12th of November, 2021, the leaders of different nations will discuss various climate related issues.
Representatives from more than 190 countries including world leaders and tens of thousands of negotiators are expected to attend, along with members of the press and observer organisations.
British politician Alok Sharma was named President of COP26 in January of this year, and other members of the cabinet such as Michael Gove and Prime Minister Boris Johnson will attend too.
Government officials are expected to discuss technical issues including carbon credits, funding for countries vulnerable to climate change and nature-based solutions in the first week of the summit. The second week will cover topics including gender, transport and the practical solutions needed to adapt to climate impacts. A full rundown of the presidency programme can be found here with public webcasts available for key meetings and high-level events.
The discussion held during COP 26, an annual meeting to discuss global climate change, is to ensure the future vision of growth and development considering the current climate scenario.
What is India going to represent in COP 26 2021:
INDIA’S AGENDA
- Push for 450-Gw RE capacity by 2030
- May not commit to phasing out coal
- Ask for $100 billion in climate funding per year
- Pitch for reopening of carbon credits market
- Urge Global North to set up Loss & Damage Compensation Mechanism
Most of the discussions ahead of the summit have revolved around getting all countries to commit to a net-zero target by a specific year.
However, India has reportedly rejected calls to announce a net-zero carbon emissions target.
Keep in mind that India’s per capita carbon emissions per year is 1.96 tonne, while it is 8.4 tonnes for China, 18.6 tonnes for the US, and 7.16 tonnes for the European Union, against a world average of 6.64 tonne.
Also, a recent report by the Natural Resources Defense Council said that India was largely on track to meet, and even exceed, its Paris Agreement targets.
Initially, the event was scheduled till the 19th of November, which was later decided to conclude on the 12th of November.
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