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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Mains answer practice — GS 3 : Questions on Bonn Climate Change Conference and identification and deportation of illegal immigrants (Week 107)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative for the practice of Mains answer writing. It covers essential topics of static and dynamic parts of the UPSC Civil Services syllabus covered under various GS papers. This answer-writing practice is designed to help you as a value addition to your UPSC CSE Mains. Attempt today's answer writing on questions related to topics of GS-3 to check your progress. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for May 2025. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at Discuss how technology is transforming the identification and deportation of illegal immigrants, assessing both its benefits and limitations. The Bonn Climate Change Conference serves as a crucial mid-year platform under the UNFCCC process. Discuss its role in shaping the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and climate finance frameworks ahead of COP30. Introduction — The introduction of the answer is essential and should be restricted to 3-5 lines. Remember, a one-liner is not a standard introduction. — It may consist of basic information by giving some definitions from the trusted source and authentic facts. Body — It is the central part of the answer and one should understand the demand of the question to provide rich content. — The answer must be preferably written as a mix of points and short paragraphs rather than using long paragraphs or just points. — Using facts from authentic government sources makes your answer more comprehensive. Analysis is important based on the demand of the question, but do not over analyse. — Underlining keywords gives you an edge over other candidates and enhances presentation of the answer. — Using flowcharts/tree-diagram in the answers saves much time and boosts your score. However, it should be used logically and only where it is required. Way forward/ conclusion — The ending of the answer should be on a positive note and it should have a forward-looking approach. However, if you feel that an important problem must be highlighted, you may add it in your conclusion. Try not to repeat any point from body or introduction. — You may use the findings of reports or surveys conducted at national and international levels, quotes etc. in your answers. Self Evaluation — It is the most important part of our Mains answer writing practice. UPSC Essentials will provide some guiding points or ideas as a thought process that will help you to evaluate your answers. QUESTION 1: Discuss how technology is transforming the identification and deportation of illegal immigrants, assessing both its benefits and limitations. Note: This is not a model answer. It only provides you with thought process which you may incorporate into the answers. Introduction: — Since Operation Sindoor began on May 7, Indian officials have 'pushed back' about 2,500 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants across the international border. — The government has not only set a 30-day deadline for verifying illegal immigration, but identified persons are currently being carried from various states to border outposts by Indian Air Force aircraft. — This has, however, aroused concerns about due process, humanitarian difficulties, and pending litigation, particularly allegations of persons being abandoned in the no-man's land between India and Bangladesh. Body: You may incorporate some of the following points in your answer: — Migration between what is now Bangladesh and India dates back to British times. The colonial administration encouraged settlement in the then sparsely populated Assam by bringing in labourers from Bengal and North India. — Following partition, millions of East Pakistan refugees, predominantly Hindus, migrated to India. During Pakistan's violent crackdown on Bengalis, over 10 million people, predominantly Hindus, sought asylum in India in 1971 alone. — This inflow has resulted in major socio political turmoil, particularly in Assam. While the India-Bangladesh border is largely walled now, gaps remain and illegal migration continues, with Bangladeshi labourers noticeable in metropolitan labour markets across India. — There is currently no official or commonly accepted figure for the number of undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants in India, and estimates vary greatly. The government has also pursued a more tech-driven approach to the problem: — It developed the portal to collect biographic and biometric information from Rohingya immigrants. This was eventually expanded to cover Bangladeshi migrants as well. — In 2023, the government redesigned this webpage as the Foreigners Identification webpage (FIP) to record more thorough profiles of suspected illegal immigrants. States/UTs and the Ministry of External Affairs now have access to the portal, which is used to upload and verify information about suspected illegal immigrants. If verification fails, expulsion is initiated with assistance from the Foreigners' Regional Registration Offices (FRROs). — In 2023, the government also launched a District Police Module on the Immigration Visa Foreigner Registration Tracking (IVFRT) portal to track overstaying foreigners. — Biometric capture technology, including fingerprint scanners, cameras, and computers, has been installed throughout the BSF's police stations, detention centres, and Border Outposts. Conclusion: — Currently, states including Gujarat, Delhi, Assam, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan are gathering up and transporting detected illegal immigrants to Assam, Tripura, and Meghalaya border points. They are then 'pushed back' across the border by the Border Security Force (BSF). — However, the current effort represents a more organised, digitised approach to the issue of illegal migration. With biometric data now on the FIP, the government aims to check re-entry. (Source: How latest drive to deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants stands out) Points to Ponder Read about places in news in India and Bangladesh Read about trade between India and Bangladesh Related Previous Year Questions India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fraught with contentious issues. Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along the border. Also give out the development Programme (BADP) and Border Infrastructure and Management (BM) Scheme. (2024) What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats. (2023) QUESTION 2: The Bonn Climate Change Conference serves as a crucial mid-year platform under the UNFCCC process. Discuss its role in shaping the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and climate finance frameworks ahead of COP30. Note: This is not a model answer. It only provides you with thought process which you may incorporate into the answers. Introduction: — The Bonn Climate Change Conference is an annual mid-year gathering held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international accord adopted in 1992 that serves as a foundation for climate negotiations. — The conference is officially called the Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SBs). It is the UNFCCC's sole regular climate conference, in addition to the annual Conference of the Parties (COP). Body: You may incorporate some of the following points in your answer: — It is attended by members of SBs, which are committees that support the UNFCCC's governing bodies in executing and assessing climate change accords. Indigenous representatives, international groups, scientists, and representatives from civil society all attend the summit. — The meeting is held to examine technical and scientific aspects of climate discussions, as well as to determine the agenda for the COP, which typically occurs in November. — The Bonn Climate Conference is also where the implementation of agreements reached at the previous COP is discussed. — One of the main topics of discussion will be the Global objective on Adaptation (GGA), which is an attempt to create a shared global objective on adaptation, similar to how maintaining temperatures below the 1.5°C threshold is a global goal on mitigation. — Although the GGA was established in the Paris Agreement in 2015, no major breakthrough occurred until COP28 in Dubai, when parties agreed on a framework for outlining global adaptation goals. Conclusion: — The meeting is led by the SBs of the UNFCCC. There are two permanent SBs of the UNFCCC, the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA). — SBI assists the UNFCCC governing bodies in the assessment and review of the implementation of their decisions, while SBSTA advises the governing bodies on scientific knowledge related to climate change. (Source: Bonn Climate Change Conference begins: Everything you need to know) Points to Ponder Read more about Bonn Climate Conference Read more about COP Related Previous Year Questions The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted a global sea level rise of about one metre by AD 2100. What would be its impact in India and the other countries in the Indian Ocean region? (2023) Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? 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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Bonn Climate Change Conference begins: Everything you need to know
The annual Bonn Climate Change Conference began on Monday as more than 5,000 government delegates and stakeholders gathered in Bonn, Germany. The meeting, which will wrap up on June 26, will witness discussion on a wide range of issues including the mobilisation of finance to tackle climate change. The conference The Bonn Climate Change Conference is an annual mid-year meeting that takes place under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) — an international agreement, signed in 1992, that has provided a basis for climate negotiations. The conference is formally known as the Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SBs). Along with the annual Conference of the Parties (COP), it is the only other regular climate summit hosted by the UNFCCC. It is attended by the members of SBs — essentially committees that assist UNFCCC's governing bodies in implementing and reviewing climate change agreements. The meeting is also attended by Indigenous representatives, international organisations, scientists, and civil society representatives. The objectives The conference takes place to discuss technical and scientific aspects of climate negotiations, and set the agenda for COP, which usually takes place in November. 'The results of the negotiations in Bonn are highly influential on decisions made at the COP. Recommendations made at the SBs frequently appear in final decisions acted upon by parties at the COP,' according to a report on the website of Harvard Kennedy School. The Bonn Climate Conference is also the venue where the implementation of agreements set at the previous COP is discussed. The key players The meeting is led by the SBs of the UNFCCC. There are two permanent SBs of the UNFCCC, the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA). SBI assists UNFCCC governing bodies in the assessment and review of the implementation of their decisions. It also facilitates discussions on financial and technical support to developing countries which are party to the UNFCCC. SBSTA advises governing bodies on scientific knowledge related to climate change. 'It serves as the 'link' between scientific advisors at the IPCC and policymakers serving in party delegations at the COPs,' the Harvard Kennedy School's report said. This year's agenda One of the key topics during discussions will be the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), which is an attempt to identify a common global goal on adaptation, just like keeping temperatures below the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold is a global goal on mitigation. Although GGA was established in the Paris Agreement in 2015, no major breakthrough came till COP28 in Dubai, where parties adopted a framework for defining global goals on adaptation.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Bonn climate summit a key test ahead of UN meet
The Bonn Climate Change Conference, the meeting that serves as a midway point between the larger annual UN Climate Change meeting (COP30), is set to open on Monday and will continue till June 26. The Bonn meeting is critical to thrash out differences before the parties meet in November for a climate deal, which will take place amid severe geopolitical turmoil and renewed tensions as Israel strikes Iran. The shadow of failed climate finance talks at COP29, Baku, also shroud these meetings. There are divergent views on the Baku to Belem road map to 1.3T, which is expected to be finalised at COP30 in Brazil this November. For example, according to an analysis made by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), G77 and China demand that equity and Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) must be at the core of climate finance, and developing countries must be allowed to self-determined pathways to use finance; the Like Minded Developing Countries (LMDC), another coalition of developing nations, has sought exclusion of international taxes, levies and debt approaches as they violate sovereignty. HT reported on June 3 that India has put forth its expectations, stating that without sufficient climate finance, even proposed nationally determined contributions will not materialise, leave alone any ambitious future NDCs. India has said climate finance should flow from developed countries to developing countries, and that public capital should be used strategically to crowd in private investments for climate action, pointing out that excessive borrowing poses risks to a country's fiscal stability. In an interview to HT earlier this month, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said: 'India's asks would be as articulated in Article 4.7 of the UNFCCC, i.e., economic and social development and poverty eradication are the first and overriding priorities of the developing countries. No proposed strategies should foreclose the possibilities of accelerated social and economic development for developing countries. The principle of CBDR-RC should be reinforced. As regards India, its overarching goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 is of paramount importance and accordingly, climate actions of India should align with the goal of Viksit Bharat.' The Arab Group has also warned against approaches that reshape finance obligations from developed to developing countries. The EU, on the other hand, has said the road map should be a tool to unlock private capital for climate investments, proposing innovative financial instruments, carbon pricing etc. Canada has also proposed mapping barriers to private capital, creating enabling environments in developing countries. The difference in priorities is obvious. To be sure, the US, the largest historical emitter of greenhouse gas emissions, has pulled out of the Paris Agreement. In January, President Donald Trump had signed an executive order soon after taking office directing the US' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, weakening what had, over the past four years especially, become a global movement to combat the climate crisis. The turmoil and differences come at a time when climate change impacts have become stark and urgent. HT reported on June 12 that the World Weather Attribution has concluded that climate change added 3 degrees Celsius to heat conditions in the Arctic region — which caused Greenland's ice sheet to melt 17 times the normal rate last month. Until May, the world experienced an extended phase of 21 months with global-average temperatures more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned that there is an 80% chance that a year between 2025 and 2029 will be warmer than 2024 and that there is a 70% chance that the five-year average warming for 2025-2029 will surpass 1.5°C leading to frequent and severe heat waves, droughts, and extreme weather events. The next few weeks present a rare and revealing sequence: the G7 Summit (June 15–17), SB62 in Bonn (June 16–26), and the Financing for Development Conference in Seville (June 30–July 3). Together, they expose the power dynamics that continue to stall climate finance, Climate Action Network said in a statement on Friday. 'We are facing a crisis of legitimacy and a breakdown of trust in the UN climate process. Government negotiators at the SB62 session (Bonn) must send a clear signal that the decisions and actions they take will ensure that justice is not a side conversation, but the core principle that will determine whether COP30 can succeed or not,' said Tasneem Essop, executive director at Climate Action Network International. Only 22 countries have submitted updated national climate plans (aka NDCs) due this year with only one (the UK) rated in line with the 1.5°C temperature goal set in the Paris Agreement. Among major polluters, China and the EU are yet to land their 2035 targets. 'As if things were not uncertain enough, this year has also seen a new and extreme level of political weaponisation of the global economy and trade by the new administration at the helm of the US... As geopolitics worsen and the global economy continues to teeter, the implications are being felt across multilateral spaces, including UNFCCC. The strain of the rapidly degrading sense of cooperation among countries threatens faith in the legitimacy of multilateralism and the institutions that uphold it,' CAN said. 'We're in the middle of multiple escalating crises. There are few spaces remaining where countries come together and cooperate. It's more important than ever before that multilateralism is upheld and the goals that have been set — such as the transition away from fossil fuels in Dubai and the climate finance goal in Baku. The Bonn conference must reinforce our commitment to cooperative, equitable climate action despite the current moment,' said Avantika Goswami, Programme Manager, Climate Change Centre for Science and Environment. 'As political crises and global conflicts dominate headlines, we must not lose sight of the escalating climate emergency. Climate disasters are intensifying, hitting the most vulnerable communities and countries the hardest. The mid-year climate talks are not a side note — they are the foundation for a successful COP30. We need urgent progress now to deliver real climate finance, accelerate a just transition away from fossil fuels, and protect both people and nature. Delaying action means deepening injustice and multiplying both human and ecological costs,' said Harjeet Singh, climate activist and founding director of Satat Sampada Climate Foundation.
Watani
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Watani
Mostafa Sherbiny: What to Expect from 2025 Bonn Climate Change Conference
The 2025 Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB62) is not merely a technical checkpoint, but a critical juncture in the global climate governance process. Taking place in Bonn, Germany, from 16 to 26 June 2025, this session convenes global negotiators to resolve outstanding issues from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, which took place in November 2024, and lay the groundwork—both technical and political—for COP30 to be held in November this year in Belém, Brazil. This year's Bonn Conference comes at a moment of increasing global uncertainty—amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, retreating climate finance commitments, and rising populist rhetoric—making it a litmus test for the international climate regime. Ambassador Mostafa Sherbiny, head of the Climate Ambassadors Delegation, confirmed his official participation in SB62. Mr Sherbiny is an international expert in sustainability and climate, and heads the Scientific Chair for Carbon Footprint and Sustainability at ALECSO – League of Arab States UNFCCC He announced that he and his delegation will hold an official press conference on Monday 16 June at 3:30pm in Room 4, as listed in the official UNFCCC conference agenda. In a statement to the Middle East News Agency, Mr Sherbiny emphasised the significance of this year's Bonn session: 'We arrive in Bonn amid alarming indicators of accelerating climate change. Meanwhile, some major economies are backsliding on their climate commitments, and the gap between scientific necessity and political delivery is growing wider. This increases the urgency for stronger involvement from non-State actors and civil society—especially climate ambassadors—who can help drive ambition from the ground up.' Critical Issues on the table at Bonn: 1. Adaptation… Moving from ambiguity to accountability The Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) remains one of the Paris Agreement's most underdeveloped components. Though enshrined in 2015, the goal of 'enhancing adaptive capacity, resilience, and reducing vulnerability' is still evolving into measurable action. At COP28 in Dubai, parties adopted a GGA framework with targets across water, health, agriculture, biodiversity, infrastructure, and cultural heritage. Negotiators in Bonn are now working to refine a shortlist of 490 indicators (down from an initial 9,000) to track progress—evaluating their feasibility, contextual relevance, and alignment with social equity. 2. Mitigation… Momentum in decline: Despite the existence of a Mitigation Work Programme (MWP), global ambition remains underwhelming. Sectoral dialogues have failed to spark meaningful commitments or implementation. The first Global Stocktake (GST1) called for a transition away from fossil fuels, but many nations are resisting converting this political will into enforceable actions. 3. NDC3: A race against the clock By February 2025, all countries were expected to submit their third round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC3). As of today, only 22 countries have done so, putting pressure on others ahead of a second deadline in September 2025. These submissions will form the basis of a synthesis report by the Paris Agreement Secretariat—crucial for tracking progress toward the 1.5°C goal. 4. Transparency… The Paris Agreement's first stress test: For the first time, countries are reporting under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). Over 110 nations have submitted Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) covering their NDCs, support received or provided, and capacity-building needs. In Bonn, these reports will be reviewed and discussed to identify strengths, weaknesses, and data gaps. 5. Climate finance: Crisis of trust persists. At COP29, parties agreed to a new New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) of $300 billion per year. Yet many developing countries see this figure as insufficient and lacking a credible delivery roadmap. While finance is not expected to dominate the Bonn agenda, side discussions may emerge around Brazil's 'Baku–Belém roadmap,' which seeks to increase the finance ceiling to $1.3 trillion annually by 2030. 6. Gender and human rights: Negotiating under pressure A new Gender Action Plan is due following its extension at COP29 in Baku. However, political resistance from certain countries—particularly those opposing terms such as 'gender' or 'intersectional discrimination'—poses a challenge. If negotiators fail to reach inclusive language, the substance of the action plan could be weakened, undermining participation of women and marginalised groups. 7. Logistics for COP30 in Belém Belém, located in the heart of the Amazon, presents unique logistical challenges. In Bonn, discussions will centre around infrastructure readiness, expected delegate numbers, and possible access limitations. Brazil is preparing for a potentially record-breaking turnout exceeding 80,000 participants. 8. Brazil's Role… A return to climate leadership: Brazil's COP30 presidency signals a renewed commitment to climate leadership, as the country integrates its finance and agriculture ministries into the negotiation process. Brazil is prioritising protection of the Amazon, Indigenous rights, and delivering tangible outcomes—not just rhetoric. This assertive leadership style is already shaping the tone of negotiations in Bonn. Message from Climate Ambassadors Delegation Ambassador Sherbiny stressed the delegation's key priorities: 'We are here to reinforce the outcomes of COP28, push for implementation over promises, and help rebuild trust between the Global North and South. Our focus includes innovative climate finance tools, community-based adaptation, and youth and women's empowerment.' He further urged donor nations and international financial institutions to redirect climate finance toward real, scalable projects that strengthen the resilience of vulnerable countries—particularly in Africa and small island developing States (SIDS). Looking Ahead to COP30 in Brazil, Mr Sherbiny concluded: 'Bonn must be more than a procedural checkpoint—it must become a consensus-building platform that sets a clear and ambitious direction for COP30. We need real action beyond declarations. The ball is now in the court of governments, institutions, and multilateral finance systems.' 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Garb News
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Garb News
Ambassador Mostafa Sherbiny: The 2025 Bonn Climate Summit (SB62) – A Defining Moment on the Road to COP30 in Belém
Between Hope and Political Pressure: What to Expect from the 2025 Bonn Climate Change Conference The 2025 Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB62) is not merely a technical checkpoint, but a critical juncture in the global climate governance process. Taking place in Bonn, Germany, from June 16 to 26, this session convenes global negotiators to resolve outstanding issues from COP29 in Baku and lay the groundwork—both technical and political—for COP30 in Belém, Brazil. This year's Bonn Conference comes at a moment of increasing global uncertainty—amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, retreating climate finance commitments, and rising populist rhetoric—making it a litmus test for the international climate regime. Ambassador Mostafa Sherbiny, head of the Climate Ambassadors Delegation, confirmed his official participation in SB62. He announced that he and his delegation will hold an official press conference on Monday, June 16 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 4, as listed in the official UNFCCC conference agenda. In a statement to the Middle East News Agency, El-Sherbiny emphasized the significance of this year's Bonn session: 'We arrive in Bonn amid alarming indicators of accelerating climate change. Meanwhile, some major economies are backsliding on their climate commitments, and the gap between scientific necessity and political delivery is growing wider. This increases the urgency for stronger involvement from non-state actors and civil society—especially climate ambassadors—who can help drive ambition from the ground up.' Critical Issues on the Table at Bonn 1. Adaptation: Moving from Ambiguity to Accountability The Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) remains one of the Paris Agreement's most underdeveloped components. Though enshrined in 2015, the goal of 'enhancing adaptive capacity, resilience, and reducing vulnerability' is still evolving into measurable action. At COP28 in Dubai, parties adopted a GGA framework with targets across water, health, agriculture, biodiversity, infrastructure, and cultural heritage. Negotiators in Bonn are now working to refine a shortlist of 490 indicators (down from an initial 9,000) to track progress—evaluating their feasibility, contextual relevance, and alignment with social equity. 2. Mitigation: Momentum in Decline Despite the existence of a Mitigation Work Programme (MWP), global ambition remains underwhelming. Sectoral dialogues have failed to spark meaningful commitments or implementation. The first Global Stocktake (GST1) called for a transition away from fossil fuels, but many nations are resisting converting this political will into enforceable actions. 3. NDC3: A Race Against the Clock By February 2025, all countries are expected to submit their third round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC3). As of today, only 22 countries have done so, putting pressure on others ahead of a second deadline in September 2025. These submissions will form the basis of a synthesis report by the Paris Agreement Secretariat—crucial for tracking progress toward the 1.5°C goal. 4. Transparency: The Paris Agreement's First Stress Test For the first time, countries are reporting under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). Over 110 nations have submitted Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) covering their NDCs, support received or provided, and capacity-building needs. In Bonn, these reports will be reviewed and discussed to identify strengths, weaknesses, and data gaps. 5. Climate Finance: Crisis of Trust Persists At COP29, parties agreed to a new New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) of $300 billion per year. Yet many developing countries see this figure as insufficient and lacking a credible delivery roadmap. While finance is not expected to dominate the Bonn agenda, side discussions may emerge around Brazil's 'Baku–Belém roadmap,' which seeks to increase the finance ceiling to $1.3 trillion annually by 2030. 6. Gender and Human Rights: Negotiating Under Pressure A new Gender Action Plan is due following its extension at COP29 in Baku. However, political resistance from certain countries—particularly those opposing terms such as 'gender' or 'intersectional discrimination'—poses a challenge. If negotiators fail to reach inclusive language, the substance of the action plan could be weakened, undermining participation of women and marginalized groups. 7. Logistics for COP30 in Belém Belém, located in the heart of the Amazon, presents unique logistical challenges. In Bonn, discussions will center around infrastructure readiness, expected delegate numbers, and possible access limitations. Brazil is preparing for a potentially record-breaking turnout exceeding 80,000 participants. 8. Brazil's Role: A Return to Climate Leadership Brazil's COP30 presidency signals a renewed commitment to climate leadership, as the country integrates its finance and agriculture ministries into the negotiation process. Brazil is prioritizing protection of the Amazon, Indigenous rights, and delivering tangible outcomes—not just rhetoric. This assertive leadership style is already shaping the tone of negotiations in Bonn. Message from the Climate Ambassadors Delegation Ambassador El-Sherbiny stressed the delegation's key priorities: 'We are here to reinforce the outcomes of COP28, push for implementation over promises, and help rebuild trust between the Global North and South. Our focus includes innovative climate finance tools, community-based adaptation, and youth and women's empowerment.' He further urged donor nations and international financial institutions to redirect climate finance toward real, scalable projects that strengthen the resilience of vulnerable countries—particularly in Africa and small island developing states (SIDS). Looking Ahead to COP30 in Brazil El-Sherbiny concluded: 'Bonn must be more than a procedural checkpoint—it must become a consensus-building platform that sets a clear and ambitious direction for COP30. We need real action beyond declarations. The ball is now in the court of governments, institutions, and multilateral finance systems.'
