Experts urge India to cut methane and black carbon at COP29, highlighting quick climate benefits.

At the COP29 climate summit, experts urged India to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) like methane and black carbon, which significantly affect air quality and contribute to global warming. Addressing SLCPs could provide quick cooling benefits and is crucial for India's resilience and global stability. India is advised to adopt an "air shed approach" and has made progress with the Kigali Amendment and the India Cooling Action Plan, though its efforts are under-recognized globally.

November 14, 2024
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