The June Climate Meetings in Bonn have started, but global disruption looms large. A fuel crisis triggered by the Iran-US conflict and an approaching El Nino, expected to cause extreme weather in Asia, are major concerns.
The Bonn conference is a midway point to thrash out key climate issues before COP31 in Turkey's Antalya in November. The agenda includes implementing the UAE Consensus, which calls for tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency improvements by 2030.
India's delegation, led by the union environment ministry, will attend the sessions virtually, while some representatives from other departments will attend in person.
Key issues for India include the Global Goal on Adaptation, the Belem Adaptation Indicators, and adaptation finance.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged countries to double down on climate action amid economic instability triggered by the climate crisis and conflict.
A new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) found that major climate negotiating groups will fall short of their 2030 and 2035 climate targets.
Developed countries must signal commitment to at least triple adaptation finance by 2035, primarily through public grant-based finance, and agree on a delivery plan, according to Climate Action Network.
