The 22nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) on
climate change is going to be held in Marrakesh, Morocco from November 7 – 18.
This COP is going to be more significant than the Paris as it sets the ball
rolling.
In Paris, December last year, countries agreed to limit
increase in global average temperature to well below 2 degree Celsius and
pursue efforts to limit to 1.5 degree Celsius. On 5th October 2016,
the threshold for entry into force - 55 countries and 55% of global emissions -
was met, meaning that the Paris Agreement will enter into force on 4 November
2016. So far 86 countries have ratified it.
Now is the time for some major decisions and framework. The
guidelines and procedures of the agreement are to be laid out now. Its
structure is very crucial on how the countries go on with their low carbon
future.
For matters to become reality, discussion on finance is very
important. Climate finance was a hot topic in Paris talks. Developed countries
have agreed to mobilize 100 billion dollar per year but this is not legally
binding. India is highly committed to
reducing its emissions and turning green. But this is not possible without financial
and technological support as India has to meet its developmental needs to
address poverty. One of the main agenda to be discussed and concreted would be
the mobilizing of green climate fund and technology transfer from the developed
nations. This should be a legally binding in the agreement. How, how much and what counts as financial
resources will be the hot topic in COP22. Further the mitigation finance need to be
increased to combat current climate change problems.
Another important discussion India aims to bring to table is
the road map for 2016-2020. Paris agreement comes into force from 2020. So the
time period from now to 2020 is crucial for mobilizing, and meets the
determined goals in a systemic manner. India also trying to bring notice on the
high energy lifestyle and consumption of the developed world and hold it accountable.
COP22 will be significant as to how the responsibility is
shared among the nations. For practical and fair future scenario, developed
countries should take historic responsibility and help developing countries combat
climate change. All countries have set
their mandate for discussions and hopefully a stronger agreement will turn out.
Anu Kuncheria
Anu Kuncheria
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