India calls for action, equity at pre-CoP30 Global Stocktake Session in Brasilia

New Delhi, Oct 14: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has called for a sharper global focus on implementation and equity in climate action, stressing that “dialogue is important, but action is imperative.”

Addressing the Global Stocktake (GST) breakout session during the Pre-CoP30 meetings in Brasilia, Yadav welcomed the successful conclusion of the first GST, describing it as a strong affirmation that the Paris Agreement is being implemented in earnest.

The Global Stocktake, conducted every five years, evaluates collective progress toward the Paris Agreement’s goals of limiting global warming and enhancing resilience.

The Minister noted that the GST serves three crucial functions: assessing collective progress, identifying existing gaps, and guiding enhanced domestic and international actions.

He said the GST acts as the “driving force” of the Paris Agreement, fostering political momentum and encouraging sustained efforts toward higher climate ambition.

“By focusing on these outcomes, countries can enhance cooperation and strengthen domestic climate strategies informed by the GST,” he said.

Looking ahead, Yadav cautioned against the hasty inclusion of scientific assessments in future stocktakes without adequate discussion of their global applicability.

“Science must follow rigour, accuracy, and robustness, with due consideration from all relevant sources,” he said.

The Minister highlighted that the immediate challenge lies not in additional reviews but in securing the financial and technological resources necessary for developing countries to meet their adaptation and mitigation goals.