<span style="color: #222222;">The government today said, Conference of Parties, CoP-24 is crucial for India and the country is committed to fight climate change constructively. The 24th meeting of Conference of Parties will be held in Katowice in Poland from 2nd to 14th of the next month.  </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will be leading the Indian delegation to the CoP-24.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Talking exclusively to AIR News, Environment Secretary C K Mishra said, COP-24 meeting is significant as it is expected to finalise guidelines for implementation of Paris Agreement, which was adopted in 2016.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">India has been taking a leadership role in combating climate change with its constructive role in fianlising the Paris agreement. Adaptation is very important for developing countries and requires an urgent global response. </span><br />''