Thread by @Saurabhsays_

Draft text frm #COP26 president on #Science:
1. 𝑅𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑠 the importance of best available science for effective #climateaction
& #policymaking;
2. 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 contribution of WG1 to #IPCC #AR6 & looks forward to related
@IPCC_CH reports;
@teriin @COP26
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3. 𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑛 that human activities have caused around 1.1°C of
#globalwarming to date & that impacts are already being felt in every region;
#COP26 @COP26 #TogetherForOurPlanet
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4. 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 the urgency of increased ambition & action in relation to #mitigation,
#adaptation & #finance in this critical decade to address gaps betwn current efforts &
#pathways in pursuit of ultimate objective of the Convention & its long-term global goal;
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Para 1&2 recognises #Science & it's critical role in #policymaking. Many times this recognition has been absent. #COP25 suffered from this & changes in text at last minute were seen:
Read @down2earthindia article for more: downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-c…

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Para 3 attributes #human influence for recent #warming. Many countries have objected this in past. Read the @IISD_ENB summary on approval session for @IPCC_CH #AR6 #WGI #SPM to know more: enb.iisd.org/sites/default/…

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Para 4 regards this decade as critical & stresses to achieve the promises laid out in #ParisAgreement.
The draft text by #cop26 president gives an indication that @COP26 is trying to strengthen the Paris agreement but many issues still unclear:

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No clarity on finance support to developing nations despite their repeated appeals. No specifics on how will #climatefinance be aligned to developing nations by the developed nations. This always have remained the Achilis heel.

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While the draft encourages countries to phase out #coal & #fossilfuel subsidies, it remains to be seen if this makes to final text. If it does, this would be for first time any #COP document carries the mention.

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The discussions on #Risk & #resilience have been resonating @COP26 much more than its predecessors, with focus on loss and damage getting much needed centerstage. Locally led adaptation is crucial in enhancing preparedness towards #disasters & #climatechange impacts.

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US$350 mill commitment to Adaptation Fund remains the highest single mobilization, however it remains to be seen in final text on the enhanced commitments on #Adaptation #finance & clarity on paths to address loss & damage. @COP26 can't afford to fail,its #CodeRedForHumanity