COP-29 Discussions Stall and Impossible for Developing Nations: India’s Frustration

• India criticizes developed countries for not seriously discussing climate action in developing nations.

• The Mitigation Work Programme (MWP) was created to support mitigation, but discussions have remained tense.

• India’s deputy lead negotiator, Neelesh Sah, argues that without financial and technological help, developing and low-income economies cannot cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change impacts.

• The MWP was created two years ago at COP-27 to help support mitigation, but discussions have remained tense.

• Developed countries want the MWP to push for stronger, more immediate action from all countries.