India, Nov. 14 -- Developing countries at COP31 are pushing for a two-tier Just Transition Mechanism that provides finance, technology transfer and capacity-building support.

Finance remains a major sticking point, with developed countries favouring existing arrangements while developing nations demand additional, predictable and grant-based funding.

India and other developing countries have called for extending the Just Transition Work Programme beyond 2026, with disagreements persisting over food security, industrial transition and trade measures.

As negotiations enter their second week, countries must resolve differences over the mechanism's mandate, financing role and implementation.

Negotiations on the Just Transition Work Progra...