At climate talks in Bonn, Germany, India demands urgent action on shrinking climate finance and widening adaptation funding gap. Country pushes for dedicated agenda space to discuss Paris Agreement provision mandating financial support from developed to developing nations .
Harkeerat Randhawa from Ministry of External Affairs made statement during 64th session of UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64). India aligns with Group of 77 and China (G-77), Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC),and BASIC bloc — Brazil,South Africa,India,China.
Meeting in Bonn runs June 8-18, mid-year session for two subsidiary bodies on implementation and scientific advice. First multilateral climate conference since COP30 in Belém, Brazil last November. Aims to turn past outcomes into negotiable text for CoP31 in Antalya, Turkey, this November.
India also flagged concerns over unilateral trade measures, specifically European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Urges these measures shouldn't block climate efforts of developing nations,calling for balanced approach in Mitigation Work Programme.
India stresses equity,historical responsibility should guide talks. Argues developing countries need carbon space to fight poverty,boost energy access,while developed nations must lead on emissions cuts,including negative emissions strategies when needed . Highlights Just Transition Mechanism,calls for equity,Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC).
Agenda at Bonn talks zeroes in on implementation,key topics like Global Goal on Adaptation,Just Transition Work Programme, Global Stocktake. Future of Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Work Programme (MWP), ending 2026, contentious with talks of possible extension.
As talks unfold, fair climate finance commitments from developed nations remain a sticking point for developing countries,India included. What comes of this will shape climate agenda heading into COP31…
