New Delhi: India has urged the global community to move beyond dialogue and accelerate implementation of climate commitments, with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav calling for enhanced financial support to help developing countries meet their adaptation and mitigation goals.
Speaking at the Global Stocktake (GST) breakout session during the Pre-CoP30 Meetings in Brasilia, Yadav said the world must now prioritise action over endless assessments. “The time for continuous reviews without action has passed. Dialogue is important, but action is imperative,” he asserted.
The minister emphasized that developing countries face an “urgent lack of resources” to deliver on their climate goals, and urged the international community to address this gap through predictable and adequate climate finance flows.
Acknowledging the successful conclusion of the first Global Stocktake — a five-yearly exercise to assess collective progress under the Paris Agreement — Yadav said it represented a “significant affirmation” that the Agreement is being implemented in earnest. He noted that the GST plays a central role in strengthening ambition by helping countries evaluate progress, identify gaps, and chart enhanced domestic and global action.
“The GST functions as the driving force of the Paris Agreement, fostering political momentum and sustaining dynamic efforts toward higher ambition,” Yadav said, adding that the process should continue to guide both international cooperation and national policy frameworks.
For future GSTs, the minister cautioned against rushing to include scientific assessments without proper global consultation, emphasising that “science must follow rigor, accuracy, and robustness” and draw upon all relevant sources.
The Pre-CoP30 meetings in Brasilia serve as key preparatory discussions ahead of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, where countries are expected to outline updated commitments and financing strategies aligned with GST outcomes.