The Future of the Paris Agreement Depends on Meaningful Climate Finance Goals

The Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) bloc, consisting of 25 nations, warns that the Paris Agreement may fail if a significant new climate finance goal isn't established. Diego Pacheco, LMDC spokesperson, criticized developed nations for creating complex funding frameworks instead of providing adequate financial support. The final goal is to be discussed at COP29.

The future of the Paris Agreement is at risk if countries do not deliver a meaningful new climate finance goal to support developing nations, the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) bloc has warned.

Comprising around 25 developing nations, including India, China, and Egypt, the LMDC advocates for shared positions in international climate negotiations. Representing over half of the world's population, the group's concerns highlight global discrepancies in climate action support.

In a PTI interview, LMDC spokesperson Diego Pacheco accused developed countries of diluting their financial responsibilities. He criticized the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) framework, meant to be finalized at COP29, as overly complex.

(With inputs from agencies.)