From Commitments to Actions: Minister Yadav Calls for Climate Adaptation Focus at COP30 Summit

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav emphasized that the upcoming 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change should become a defining "COP of Adaptation" that transforms global climate commitments into tangible solutions.

The COP30 summit, scheduled for November 10-21 in Brazil's Belem, will bring together world leaders and key stakeholders to discuss and implement crucial climate action measures, focusing primarily on advancing the Paris Agreement and addressing vital areas including climate finance, adaptation strategies, and emissions reduction targets.

During his address at the Pre-COP30 Ministerial Roundtable in Brasilia today, Yadav stressed that COP30 must deliver a strong message reaffirming multilateralism as the foundation of global climate action, a decade following its adoption.

The Paris Agreement, a landmark global pact established in 2015, aims to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably 1.5 degrees Celsius, through coordinated national climate commitments and international cooperation. "We must focus on converting climate commitments into practical actions that accelerate implementation and directly enhance people's lives," Yadav stated.

Underscoring adaptation as a critical priority, the Minister called for all countries to agree on essential indicators from the UAE-Belem Work Programme and to adopt the Baku Adaptation Road Map. "Our goal should be to send an inspiring message that we are working to ensure the safety and well-being of billions worldwide, leaving no one behind," he added.

Yadav highlighted the necessity for substantial increases in public finance for adaptation efforts, noting that such funding could help mobilize additional resources from various sources. He cautioned against undermining the Paris Agreement's framework with new post-Global Stocktake mechanisms, advocating instead for actions aligned with the first GST findings and respective national circumstances. "Let us all contribute according to our national capabilities," he urged, reinforcing India's dedication to equitable and pragmatic climate action.

Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, Yadav affirmed India's commitment to being part of the climate solution rather than contributing to the problem.

He showcased India's leadership in global initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, and International Big Cat Alliance, which exemplify cooperative and action-oriented multilateralism. "May COP30 in Belem reaffirm our collective faith in multilateralism, equity, and shared determination to deliver measurable action for both people and the planet," the minister concluded.

Yadav's statements come as India prepares to submit its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) ahead of the COP30 conference.