COP28 LIVE: PM Modi on Thursday arrived in Dubai to attend COP28 Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other world leaders gathered in Dubai for the COP28 World Climate Action summit. The leaders were seen posing for the customary 'family photograph' as the summit got underway on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen interacting with various World leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Union President Ursula von der Leyen.
Britain's King Charles III was also present at the event and posed for the family photo along with other global leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Dubai to attend the climate conference, COP28.
"Landed in Dubai to take part in the COP-28 Summit. Looking forward to the proceedings of the Summit, which are aimed at creating a better planet," PM Modi wrote on X after his arrival in UAE.
The climate conference, which begins today, will see a range of global leaders, more than 130 heads of states and governments and environmental activists in Dubai.
Here are the LIVE Updates on COP28 Summit:
India, Sweden Launch LeadIT 2.0
India and Sweden on Friday launched LeadIT 2.0, an initiative aimed at co-developing and transferring low-carbon technology along with offering financial support for industry transition in developing nations. "The LeadIT (Leadership for Industry Transition) initiative is a prime example of this," PM Modi said.
- LeadIT focuses on developing a transition roadmap and sharing knowledge within the iron, steel, cement, and transport sectors.
- Currently, 18 countries and 20 companies are part of the LeadIT group, he said.
- LeadIT 2.0 will focus on an inclusive and equitable industry transition, co-development and transfer of low-carbon technology, along with financial support for industry transition in developing nations.
- India and Sweden inaugurated an "industry transition platform" designed to link governments, technology providers, researchers, and think tanks.
Over 130 Nations Agree To Include Food, Agriculture In Climate Plans- More than 130 countries agreed to prioritise food and agriculture in their national climate plans at COP28 in Dubai.
- A total of 134 countries who produce 70 percent of the food eaten worldwide signed the declaration, summit hosts the United Arab Emirates said.
- The declaration said that countries will strengthen efforts to integrate food systems into their emissions-cutting plans.
- Nations would also pursue efforts to support farmers and other vulnerable food producers.
- It also emphasised the importance of restoring land and reducing food loss.
Turkey's Erdogan Offers To Host UN Climate Talks In 2026Turkish President Recep Tayyip offered Friday to host the United Nations COP31 climate conference in 2026.
Erdogan's announcement at this year's gathering in Dubai puts Turkey in the race against Australia, which announced its candidacy earlier this year.
"We have announced our candidacy to host the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference, to be held in 2026," Erdogan said.
"I am certain that you, esteemed friends, will provide the essential support in this regard."\
Gaza War Worsening Climate Change Threats, Says Jordan's King
PM Suggests 2028 COP In India, Announces Green Credit SchemePrime Minister Narendra Modi today called on all nations to work together to cut global emissions drastically, and announced a "green credit" initiative that focuses on creating carbon skins with people's participation.
At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, PM Modi today said India's emissions are very low compared to other nations whose population is much less.
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With 80,000 Attendees, COP28 Becomes Largest UN Climate Summit EverCOP28 is officially the largest ever UN climate summit, with 80,000 participants registered on a list that -- for the first time -- shows who they work for.
Until this year, those taking part were not obliged to say who they worked for, making it tricky to detect lobbyists and identify negotiators' potential conflicts of interest.
Some 104,000 people, including technical and security staff, have access this year to the "blue zone" dedicated to the actual climate negotiations and the pavilions of the states and organisations present.
That largely exceeds the previous record at last year's UN climate summit in Egypt, COP27, which had 49,000 accredited attendees, and where oil and gas lobbyists outnumbered most national delegations, according to NGOs.
3 Leaders Boycott COP28 Family Photo Over Belarus' LukashenkoPolish, Latvian and Lithuanian presidents refused to pose for a family photo with world leaders at the COP28 climate summit over the presence of Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko."This is called a family photo. Lukashenko does not belong to the family which we want to be a part of," Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said in a statement sent to AFP.
"It would be hypocritical to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the head of state that has become a staging ground for Russia's aggression against Ukraine and to discuss the future of the world and climate change as if nothing happened," Nauseda added.
King Charles Urges Rapid Environmental Repair In COP28 SpeechKing Charles said the world was "dreadfully far off track" on addressing climate change and that the global economy would be in peril unless the environment was rapidly repaired.
"I pray with all my heart that COP28 will be another critical turning point towards genuine transformational action," he said, in reference to the 2015 summit held in France.
The monarch cited the impact of climate change globally, including floods in India and Pakistan and severe wildfires in the United States, Canada and Greece.
"Unless we rapidly repair and restore nature's unique economy, based on harmony and balance, which is our ultimate sustainer, our own economy and survivability will be imperilled," he said.
$30 Billion Climate Investment Fund Launched By UAEThe UAE said it is launching a new $30 billion private investment fund focused on climate projects in developing countries.
The oil-rich host said it hopes the fund, called Alterra, will stimulate investments totalling $250 billion by 2030.
It said the fund "will drive forward international efforts to create a fairer climate finance system, with an emphasis on improving access to funding for the Global South."
Iran Delegates Quit COP28 Over Israel PresenceIranian delegates walked out of UN climate talks in protest over the presence of Israeli representatives, state media reported.
The Iranian side considered Israel's presence at COP28 "as contrary to the goals and guidelines of the conference and, in protest, it left the conference venue", said Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian said.
The move came only hours after a seven-day truce between Israel and Hamas expired and hostilities between the two resumed in Gaza, following the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants.
PM Modi arrives at COP28 Leadership Pavilion; UAE President, UN Chief welcome himPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived at the annual Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28) Leadership Pavilion.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres received him at the venue of the 28th edition of the climate change conference that began on Thursday and will run till December 12.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and PM Modi greeted each other with a hug. The two leaders then proceeded to meet Antonio Guterres.
PM Modi and Antonio Guterres shook hands and warmly met each other and the three leaders interacted with each other and posed for a picture.
PM Modi, World leaders gather in Dubai for COP28 World Climate Action Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other world leaders gathered in Dubai for the COP28 World Climate Action summit. The leaders were seen posing for the customary 'family photograph' as the summit got underway on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen interacting with various World leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Union President Ursula von der Leyen.
Britain's King Charles III was also present at the event and posed for the family photo along with other global leaders.
Prior to this, PM Modi was received by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the venue of the 28th edition of the climate change conference.
World leaders attending the COP28 Summit pose for a family photograph.
World leaders attending the #COP28 Summit pose for a family photograph
PM Narendra Modi, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, pose for a photo ahead of the COP28 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the venue of the COP28 Summit in Dubai, UAE.
Outside visuals from Dubai Exhibition Centre where COP28 is currently underway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend COP28 today
Members of the Indian diaspora raise slogans of 'Abki Baar Modi Sarkar' and 'Vande Mataram' as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the hotel in Dubai
India, Global South hail operationalisation of Loss and Damage Fund
The agreement on the operationalisation of the Loss And Damage Fund that is aimed at compensating developing and poor countries facing the climate crisis despite contributing little to it was welcomed as a "Landmark move" by India on Thursday even as it evoked a set of mixed reactions, especially from the Global South.
The UN climate talks COP28 opened on a positive note with countries clinching an early deal on the operationalisation of the Loss And Damage Fund with COP president Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlighting that the science is clear and "now is the moment to find a road wide enough for us all to deliver climate action."
India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav posted on X soon after the decision was announced: "A positive signal of momentum from COP28 in UAE on the first day itself ... Landmark decision on operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund was adopted in the opening plenary of COP28. India strongly supports the decision to operationalise the Loss and Damage Fund."
"India strongly supports the decision to operationalise the Loss and Damage Fund taken at the opening plenary of COP28. The decision will prove to be a landmark move," he said.
Looking forward to attending World Climate Action Summit: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday called for supporting developing countries with adequate climate financing and technology transfer to enable them to deal with climate change as he arrived here to attend the World Climate Action Summit.
"Landed in Dubai to take part in the COP-28 Summit. Looking forward to the proceedings of the Summit, which are aimed at creating a better planet," PM Modi posted on X on his arrival here.
Before leaving Delhi, the prime minister said he was happy to see that this significant event is being held under the Presidency of the UAE, an important partner for India in the field of climate action. "In keeping with our civilizational ethos, India has always laid emphasis on climate action even as we pursue social and economic development," he said.
PM Modi arrives in Dubai to attend World Climate Action Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday called for supporting developing countries with adequate climate financing and technology transfer to enable them to deal with climate change as he arrived here to attend the World Climate Action Summit in the Gulf emirate.
Before leaving Delhi, PM Modi said he was happy to see that this significant event is being held under the Presidency of the UAE, an important partner for India in the field of climate action.
"In keeping with our civilizational ethos, India has always laid emphasis on climate action even as we pursue social and economic development," he said.
"During our G20 presidency, climate was high on our priority. The New Delhi Leaders' Declaration includes numerous concrete steps on climate action and sustainable development. I look forward to the COP28 taking forward the consensus on these issues," PM Modi said in his departure statement.