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New Delhi : Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav,had a in-person meeting with UK Secretary of State for International Trade & COP26 Presidency Champion on Adaptation and Resilience,Anne-Marie Belinda Trevelyan on January 12, 2022. During the meeting, they discussed issues relating to India’s new commitments at COP 26, India-UK collaboration on climate change, and the India-UK 2030 Roadmap.
Yadav recalled the five nectar elements “Panchamrit” announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of COP 26. He also mentioned about the two joint initiatives launched by UK and India, viz. One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) and Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS).
Environment Minister Yadav also mentioned about the role of the Developed Countries in combatting climate change, especially with regard to climate finance, technology transfer, and other implementation support, as mandated by the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.
“Historical cumulative emissions, high per capita annual emissions, equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capacities (CBDR-RC) of UNFCCC for climate action are essential while we move ahead with the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Paris Agreement goals.” stated Yadav during the meet, according to a PIB release.
Futher, Yadav mentioned about the initiatives taken by India for tackling climate change, which will also contribute towards India’s New Climate Goals announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The major sectors include Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, e-mobilty,etc. He also emphasised the crucial role of the private sector in India’s efforts towards a credible pathway of low-carbon development to eventual net zero.
Both sides discussed on how to further strengthen partnership in R&D of cutting-edge technologies and the transfer of proven technologies to drive low carbon pathways. Both sides will also explore continuing to work on the success of COP26 by delivering concrete actions to achieve their commitments, through bilateral cooperation.
