The Indian delegation also plans to bring up the point of fairness and climate finance during the 6th Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November.
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The UNEP report says countries 'have not explicitly recognized or planned for the rapid reduction in fossil fuel production that these targets will require.'
Council on Energy, Environment and Water CEO Arunabha Ghosh says setting net-zero emissions goal is important so sector targets can match it over time.
The sixth IPCC report contains the most up-to-date, scientifically accurate projection of climate change. It warns that a 1.5° Celsius breach is now inevitable by 2040.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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