The United Nations Conference on Climate Change Countermeasures "COP26" is being held in the United Kingdom.
The third chairman's proposal was presented and negotiations are continuing, but developing countries have expressed opposition over financial support, etc., and negotiations are continuing at the last minute.
"COP26" has extended the session by one day, and on the 13th, the chairman's proposal for the third time was presented, and negotiations have reached the final stage.
The chair's proposal states that "we will pursue efforts to limit the rise in global average temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius."
In addition, the expression of coal-fired power generation, which was one of the focal points, was weakened, and the words "effort" were used to "accelerate efforts for the gradual abolition of coal-fired power generation for which emission reduction measures have not been taken." Has entered.
It urges developed countries to urgently achieve the $ 100 billion annual funding promised by 2020 to support climate change in developing countries by 2025. It has become.
However, developing countries have expressed opposition to the content of coal-fired power generation and the contribution of funds to cover the losses and damages incurred by climate change.
A representative from India insisted that "we must tackle the challenge of eradicating poor countries and have the right to use coal-fired power."
In response, US Special Envoy Kelly said, "Sure, some do not meet the best wishes of all nations, but they are not perfect. It is a very important step in the right direction." I asked for your understanding to agree with the proposal.
The Presidency of the United Kingdom has shown its willingness to settle on the 13th, and negotiations are continuing at the last minute.
Environment Minister Yamaguchi "It's time to unite"
At the plenary meeting for the adoption of the outcome document of "COP26", Minister of the Environment Yamaguchi spoke on behalf of the Government of Japan and expressed his position to support the current chairman's proposal for the third time.
Environment Minister Yamaguchi said, "We should not leave Glasgow without a conclusion. In particular, we need to adopt a document on the rules of the Paris Agreement. Let each country compromise towards the agreement and get rid of homework. Isn't it time to unite? "