Last minute: Agreement reached at UN climate change conference – News

At COP26, held in Glasgow, Scotland, the talks were signed by all participating countries, despite some objections.

Although the deadline for reaching an agreement ended at 6 p.m. on Friday, the talks, which were stalled due to a language disagreement over fossil fuels, ended with a word change.

According to AA news; The phrase in the draft text that countries “should phase out incomplete coal energy and inefficient fossil fuel subsidies” was changed to “progressively reduce”.

some European and island countries; Although he expressed dismay at the change made as a result of sharp objections from China and India, he accepted the text.

“I understand the deep disappointment”

In his speech after the settlement, COP President Alok Sharma said, “I would like to say to all the delegates that I apologize and deeply regret the way this process has evolved.” said.

Noting that he “understands his deep disappointment”, Sharma said, however, it is important to maintain the agreement.

The statement made by the delegation of the island nation Fiji was that “they are not only surprised but also deeply disappointed,” adding, “This will make it harder for us to reach this goal instead of achieving it. 1.5°K near.” it was said.

However, fossil fuels were mentioned for the first time in the United Nations Climate Agreement. In agreement to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 °C compared to pre-industrial revolution, countries agreed to strengthen their 2030 emissions reduction targets by the end of next year.

UN Secretary-General Guterres: “We Still Know the Doors of Climate Disaster”

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “Our fragile planet is hanging by a thread. We are still knocking on the door of climate disaster.” said.

Guterres delivered the closing speech at the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26), which is underway for two weeks in Glasgow, Scotland.

Guterres said the conference participants took important steps on climate change, adding, “Unfortunately, the collective political will was not enough to address some of the deepest contradictions.” he said.

Stressing the need to take action to keep the 1.5 degree global warming target alive, the Secretary-General said, “Our fragile planet is hanging by a thread. We are still knocking on the door of climate disaster.” warned.

Noting that fossil fuel subsidies must end, coal must be phased out and a $100 billion climate finance commitment to support developing countries must be met, Guterres told the conference that these goals should be met. cannot be fully achieved.

Guterres said, “We won’t reach our goal in one day or one conference. But I know we can get there. We’re fighting for our lives. Never give up. Never hold back. Moving forward. Stay,” Guterres said. phrases used.

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Jennifer Morgan, executive director of Greenpeace International, said of the deal: “It’s faint, it’s weak, and the 1.5° target is just breathing. But the signal has been sent that the coal age is over, and it’s important.” Is.” made a statement.

Amanda Mukwashi, CEO of the charity Christian Aid, said: “COP26 was said to have the best chance of surviving 1.5 degrees, but was put on life support at 1.5 degrees.” Do your assessment.