India, July 21 -- There has been significant commentary seeking suggestions on what reforms could look like during Conference of Parties (COP) negotiations, 30 years since the Convention of Parties was established, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell stated.

He was speaking while addressing the press in New Delhi during an official mission to India on July 21, 2026.

"Wider consultation is needed with Parties to get their inputs, and some have been forthcoming in sharing views as to how the process can be strengthened and how it needs to evolve," he said.

Stiell was responding to questions about the process of climate negotiations during COPs which have faced allegations of being influe...