The current situation is a “code red” for humanity, and presents structural challenges in the environmental and socioeconomic rubric of all nations. The scientific evidence of the gravity of the climate crisis is clear, as highlighted in the 6 th Assessment Report (AR6) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The 26 th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) offers a ripe opportunity for the world to assess the progress made so far and calibrate a well-thought-out, long-term strategy for the future course of climate action. As the world embarks on this pivotal “decade of action” for climate change, there is a need to strengthen collective efforts to address the crisis by reiterating a principle-based approach for global action. The global climate crisis has been the talking point at various regional and global platforms across countries. This piece is part of the essay series, Towards a Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient World: Expectations from COP26 Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology.
