Climate Ambition Summit Sees Absence of China, India and US

Sakshi Education

The Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) at the United Nations General Assembly on September 21 highlighted the absence of major economies crucial in shaping global emissions reduction efforts. China, the United States, and India, collectively responsible for 42% of global greenhouse gas emissions, were notably missing from this critical event. The CAS aimed to showcase leaders with credible actions and policies to uphold the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C degree goal and promote climate justice.
The selection criteria for countries to secure a speaking slot at the summit were rigorous and included:
Updated pre-2030 Nationally Determined Contributions (as agreed in Glasgow)
Updated net-zero targets
Energy transition plans with commitments to no new coal, oil, and gas
Fossil fuel phase-out plans
More ambitious renewable energy targets
Green Climate Fund pledges
Economy-wide plans on adaptation and resilience
Commitment to present more ambitious economy-wide Nationally Determined Contributions featuring absolute emissions cuts and covering all gases by 2025.