India Reaffirms Commitment to Paris Agreement at Pre-COP31

On October 7, 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, speaking at the Pre-COP31 meeting, emphasized the rapid implementation of the Paris Agreement and the fulfillment of existing climate commitments.

Key Highlights

Organization of Pre-COP31 Meeting: Held in Fiji from October 5–8, 2026, this crucial preparatory meeting is being jointly co-hosted by Australia, Fiji, and Tuvalu.
Focus on Implementation: India stressed practical resources and high-impact mitigation to achieve the target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
COP31: The 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) will take place in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to 20, 2026.