India blames rich nations for exploiting Paris pact clause on fossil fuel

It is unfair that some developed countries are using an article in the Paris Agreement to restrict fossil fuel development in developing nations while they continue to invest in fossil fuels themselves, India has said.

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In a submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) outlining its expectations from the Global Stocktake, India said developed countries are viewing Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement in isolation and ignoring all other provisions on climate finance in an attempt to move away from their commitments to provide money to developing countries.

Global Stocktake is a twoyear UN review to evaluate collective global progress towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. This process will conclude at the end of COP28 in Dubai.

Article 2.1(c) reads: "Making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development." It talks about making sure money for climate action supports clean and resilient development.