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India Calls for Swift Climate Action at Pre-COP 2025 (Brasilia, Brazil)

15 Oct 2025 GS 3 Environment
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Context

  • Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav participated in Pre-COP meetings held in Brasilia, Brazil ahead of the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) to the UNFCCC, scheduled in Belem (Brazil) from November 10, 2025.

  • India used this platform to urge for implementation-focused climate action rather than repeated reviews and dialogues.

Key Highlights of India’s Stand

  1. Shift from Talk to Action

    • India emphasized that the era of discussions and reviews without implementation is over.

    • Stressed that “Dialogue is important, but action is imperative.”

  2. Resource Mobilisation

    • The urgent lack of climate finance for developing countries was identified as the most pressing challenge.

    • Called for swift and adequate financial support to enable developing nations to implement adaptation and mitigation measures.

    • India reiterated the need to uphold the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC).

  3. Focus on Implementation

    • Highlighted the need to translate commitments into measurable outcomes under the Paris Agreement.

    • Urged developed nations to fulfil their $100 billion annual finance commitment and move toward new quantified goals post-2025.

Pre-COP Meetings: Overview

  • Purpose:
    Informal, high-level diplomatic meetings held annually before the main COP.

  • Participants:
    A small group of senior delegates from selected countries.

  • Objective:

    • Bridge political and technical differences among Parties.

    • Lay groundwork for consensus at the main COP session.

    • Improve chances of a successful negotiation outcome.

Global Stocktake (GST): India’s Perspective

  • India acknowledged the successful conclusion of the first Global Stocktake (GST) — a key Paris Agreement mechanism.

  • Objective of GST:

    1. Evaluate collective progress towards global climate goals.

    2. Identify remaining gaps in implementation.

    3. Guide enhanced actions and updated NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions).

  • Conducted every five years, with the first completed at COP28 (Dubai, 2023).

   

Significance for India

  • Reinforces India’s position as a leader among developing nations advocating for climate equity and justice.

  • Highlights India’s implementation-driven approach, emphasizing projects like:

    • LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) Mission.

    • National Hydrogen Mission.

    • Renewable Energy target of 500 GW by 2030.

  • Aligns with India’s broader narrative of “Climate action with climate justice.”



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