More key priorities for the upcoming COP22
Q. Which of the following are the key priorities for the upcoming COP22 from India’s standpoint?
1) Detailing rule and modalities under Paris Agreement
2) Furthering the agenda on sustainable lifestyles and climate justice
3) Saving the Island nations from Sea-Level rise- Published on 03 Oct 16a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 2
Following will be the key priorities:- Detailing rule and modalities under Paris Agreement - Paris Agreement has laid a broad framework, but guidelines and rules need to be detailed for the Agreement to be operational. Pending task such as modalities for market mechanism, transparency arrangements, features of NDCs, facilitative dialogue, must be expedited, starting from Morocco COP. Several new bodies such as the Paris Committee on capacity-building, the Technology Framework etc must also be ready before 2020.
- Furthering the agenda on sustainable lifestyles and climate justice - it is important that apart from emission cuts, we also focus on measures that involve broader participation. People in developed countries live extravagant lifestyles with high carbon footprint. Simple everyday changes in lifestyles, when practiced by a large number of people around the globe, collectively will make a huge impact. The power of choices that each one of us makes every day like the food we eat, the way we travel, the things we buy etc. are not realised. India has made a commitment in its INDC, on sustainable lifestyles and will continue to push this agenda forward in Morocco.
