Presidencia eslovena
COP26: avances significativos pero se necesitan más esfuerzos para alcanzar el objetivo de 1,5 grados
The COP26 climate change conference concluded with the ministerial segment, where negotiations entered their final phase at the political level. During the negotiations, ministers sought consensus on the setting up of a new collective financial target; on new or updated nationally determined contributions and long-term climate strategy; on timeframes and rules for international carbon markets and transparency rules for reporting.
In the final declaration, countries called for enhanced mitigation action in the current key decade, as achieving the 1.5 degrees target will require a 45% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2010). Minister Vizjak pointed out: "Now would be the time to take bold and responsible decisions to act – both for the sake of this planet and for the sake of young generations. We are ready to continue our work".
Andrej Vizjak, Slovenian Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning and current chair of the Environment Council, said: "I am very pleased that the Slovenian Presidency has been able to contribute to the overall result, as we have advocated for the adoption of a comprehensive and balanced outcome in order to ensure progress for the benefit of all." However, he cautioned: "We cannot expect all open issues to be resolved here in Glasgow; some will remain on the agenda for future negotiations. Responsibility for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement is a shared commitment by all of us. We must do everything we can to significantly increase our climate ambition. Only together can we achieve common goals for a better future".
Fuente: Presidencia eslovena
