During the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change Adaptation at the CoP29 UN Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, India delivered a powerful statement.
India highlighted that the developing world is disproportionately suffering from the impacts of climate change, which are largely due to historical emissions by developed countries.
The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are putting the survival of people, especially in poor nations, at risk.
India called for a significant boost in climate change adaptation finance, emphasizing the need for developed countries to fulfill their commitments.
India is in the process of developing its National Adaptation Plan and estimated adaptation capital requirements of up to $850 billion.
India stressed the urgent need for enhanced support and implementation resources from developed countries to help developing countries meet adaptation target.
Informing the gathering about India’s initiatives towards combating Climate Change, India's Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh said that the country has achieved the 2015 NDC targets on emission intensity reduction and non fossil based installed electricity generation capacity much earlier than 2030 and have further enhanced its ambition.
India's official statement read, “Developing countries are suffering the impacts of climate change largely due to the historical emissions of Developed countries. For us as developing countries, our people’s lives - their very survival - and their livelihoods are at stake.”
Talking on the importance of accessibility to credible Climate Finance to the Global South, India’s statement read, “The CoP28 Global stocktake decision emphasized the need to bridge the tremendous gap in adaptation, gaps in implementation that arise from the lack of sufficient attention and resources. Additionally, at CoP28, parties to the Paris Agreement adopted the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience. This framework acknowledges the urgent need for enhanced support and implementation resources from Developed countries to help Developing countries meet adaptation targets. 768 mobilization should go beyond previous efforts, supporting country-driven strategies while respecting the unique needs of developing countries.”
India's statement underscored the importance of equitable and just climate action, urging developed nations to step up their support for climate adaptation in developing countries.
Europe and the US
The EU has urged wealthier, high-emitting developing nations to voluntarily contribute to climate finance. European Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, emphasized that "affluence brings responsibility" and encouraged these nations to contribute based on their emissions and economic growth.United States: The US has supported strong financial aid for climate efforts in poorer nations and endorsed the use of financial mechanisms to raise funds. US officials have also highlighted the importance of global cooperation and the need for ambitious climate commitments from all nations.
Both the EU and the US are advocating for a new climate finance package to help developing countries transition to clean energy, adapt to climate change, and deal with weather disasters.
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