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COP26 and energy transition: An outlook on India's stance

The COP26 Energy Transition Council (ETC) reiterated the fact that an immediate and just transition to clean energy holds great significance in order to meet the Paris Agreement goals

India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav attends the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow (Photo: Reuters)
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India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav attends the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow (Photo: Reuters)

Somesh Kumar
With more than 200 parties exemplifying their plans to slash their GHG emissions thereby trying to cap the global temperature rise within 1.5°C, COP26 can be considered as one of the most anticipated and the biggest international summits so far in the history of climate action. One of the key focus areas of the conference remains to devise a global Net Zero plan and keep the rising temperature in check.  The first week of the Convention, in Glasgow, witnessed leaders from across the globe setting forth meticulous goals and commitments to fulfil the latter objectives. 

The COP26 Energy Transition Council

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