Ministers and civil society representatives from the 31 countries that participated in the Third Ministerial Conference on Climate Action (3rd MoCA), co-chaired by the EU, Canada and China, on 28 June in Brussels, welcomed the political shift in focus of international climate negotiations towards implementation and raising ambition (see EUROPE 12284/26).
They see the Climate Action Summit, convened on 23 September in New York by the UN Secretary-General, as an opportunity to present actions and initiatives, a pivotal moment to maintain the political momentum towards ambition. "Delivering on ambition requires determination and a long-term vision that is inclusive, responds to the urgency highlighted by science and addresses the challenges of climate action, economic growth and social development in a mutually supportive manner", stresses the final declaration of the tripartite presidency.
According to them, this determination and vision must be reflected in efforts to implement current commitments, in the communication and updating of contributions to the Paris Agreement (NDCs) and in the formulation of long-term strategies.
In the margins of the G20 Osaka Summit on 29 June, China reiterated its commitment to update its NDC "in a progressive direction" and made a commitment to adopt a long-term strategy by 2020.
From COP 25 (Santiago de Chile in December), participants at the 3rd MoCA expect: - strong guidance on international carbon markets that ensures environmental integrity and avoids double counting. "Strict rules on carbon markets will contribute to building confidence in order to encourage private sector participation", they said; - the conclusion of the review of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage; - further progress on the operational details of the framework for increased transparency. (Original version in French by Aminata Niang)