Climate Ambition Summit 2020

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), with its partner Italy.  The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. 

• The COP26 Presidency will demonstrate the urgency and the opportunities of the journey towards a zero carbon economy and the power of international cooperation to address the gravest challenges the world faces.
• The UK is committed to working with all countries and joining forces with civil society, business and people on the frontline of climate change to inspire climate action as we head towards this vital moment.
• We will champion inclusivity throughout our COP Presidency and use our position to empower and amplify the voices of those whose views are often most marginalised, addressing their needs and priorities in the run up, and at the COP itself.
• This Summit marks the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement – the most ambitious step in our fight against Climate Change. 

Climate Ambition Summit- India:

• India is not only on track to achieve its Paris Agreement targets, but to exceed them beyond expectations. 
• India have reduced emission intensity by 21% over 2005 levels. India solar capacity has grown from 2.63 GigaWatts in 2014 to 36 GigaWatts in 2020. 
• Our renewable energy capacity is the fourth largest in the world.
• It will reach 175 GigaWatts before 2022. And, India have an even more ambitious target now – 450 GigaWatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. 
• India have also succeeded in expanding our forest cover and safeguarding our biodiversity. And, on the world stage, 

India has pioneered two major initiatives:

• The International Solar Alliance, and
• Coalition  for Disaster Resilient  Infrastructure.

In 2047, India will celebrate 100 years as a modern, independent nation. Centennial India will not only meet its own targets, but will also exceed our expectations.