Bhupender Yadav offers ISRO and coastal research expertise to Pacific partners at UNFCCC meetings
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South-South Cooperation and climate diplomacy: a key GS2 angle on India's leadership in the Global South.
Why in news
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav offered ISRO and coastal research expertise to Pacific partners during UNFCCC Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu.
Background
India's delegation participated in Pre-COP31 meetings in Nadi, Fiji, and Tuvalu. Minister Bhupender Yadav advocated for equity and Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC) principles ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation
- BodyNational Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM)
- BodyNational Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR)
- PlaceCOP31 summit scheduled for November 9-20 in Antalya, Türkiye
Prelims practice question
Which organization is providing coastal research expertise to Pacific partners as part of India's climate diplomacy?
- (a)C-DOT
- (b)ICAR
- (c)NCCR
- (d)NITI Aayog
Show answer
Answer: (c) NCCR — The note identifies the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) as one of the bodies providing expertise.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how India's offer of space and coastal research expertise to Pacific nations strengthens its leadership in Global South climate diplomacy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- South-South Cooperation: Leveraging domestic scientific infrastructure to address climate vulnerabilities in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
- Diplomatic Leverage: Using technical capacity building to advocate for CBDR-RC principles in multilateral climate negotiations
Keywords: South-South Cooperation · CBDR-RC · Climate Diplomacy · Capacity Building · Maritime Security
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