COP27 president Sameh Shoukry said he has drafted texts on topics of negotiation on which no consensus had been reached & parties will be provided further opportunity to respond to them.
At COP27 negotiations Thursday, European Union agreed to set up a loss & damage climate finance facility that serves 'most vulnerable countries' only, and draws on a wide donor base.
The shortfall in the set target of 175 GW by end-2022 is largely due to underperformance in rooftop solar and wind energy sectors, natural factors and policy shortcomings.
Financial facilities to developing countries facing debt crises was dropped from draft text, along with India's proposal to phase down 'all fossil fuels'.
High-emitters like US should take on greatest responsibility to tackle emissions and help — without being stalled by dialogue — finance nations most vulnerable to climate change.
The climate summit, which started on 6 November, is scheduled to end Friday, but may stretch for longer if the issues aren’t resolved in time, said observers.
India has proposed that limiting global warming 'requires phase down of all fossil fuels', not one. Last year it opposed coal phase out, leading to adoption of phase down clause instead.
Delivering the national statement at the climate summit, Bhupender Yadav said the country seeks to foster strong international cooperation through action & solutions-oriented coalitions.
India deserves a stronger voice on the global stage. But, expecting Indian Americans, increasingly under attack from both ends, to continue sacrificing and paying for it is not a sound strategy.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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