Last Updated on October 8, 2026 9:45 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
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India has called for flexibility, pragmatism and mutual respect to secure ambitious and balanced outcomes at the upcoming UNFCCC COP31. Speaking at the Plenary Discussion on Political Landing Zones and Outcomes at the Pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said the intensifying impacts of climate change demand moving beyond rhetoric towards implementation and convergence.
Reflecting on discussions during the Pre-COP, Mr Yadav said that the shared ground among Parties was far greater than their divisions. He highlighted broad convergence on remaining collectively anchored to the aspirational goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The Minister stressed the urgent need for innovative solutions and continued reforms to accelerate climate action. He stated that while global goals are shared, greater convergence is needed on approaches to achieving them.
The Minister said India expects COP31 to chart a definitive way forward to enhance engagement, technical cooperation and targeted support for building capabilities. He stated that India stands ready for open and transparent dialogue to resolve these issues in the run-up to COP31, to ensure a balanced, equitable and historic outcome for the global community, particularly the most vulnerable.
The Pre-COP is a preparatory meeting held a few weeks before the annual UN Climate Change Conference, which this year will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, in November.