Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasised the urgent need to support developing countries in implementing ambitious climate measures. Speaking at the Global Stock Take (GST) session during Pre-CoP30 Meetings in Brazil, he said focus must shift from reviews to practical actions.
The GST assesses global progress under the Paris Agreement every five years. Yadav highlighted that developing nations face critical resource shortages for adaptation and mitigation. “Dialogue is important, but action is imperative,” he said, stressing that continuous reviews without implementation are no longer sufficient.
Yadav noted the first GST successfully affirmed the Paris Agreement’s implementation. He outlined GST’s three roles: evaluate collective progress, identify gaps, and guide enhanced domestic and global climate actions. Future GSTs should consider scientific assessments carefully, ensuring relevance and rigor.
Earlier, at the Pre-CoP30 Ministerial Roundtable, Yadav urged translating global commitments into local solutions. He said climate policies must improve people’s lives and accelerate implementation. COP30 will be hosted in Belém, Brazil, from November 10-21, 2025.
