Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reached Belem, Brazil, to join the 30th UN climate summit. He will present India’s stand on adaptation, climate finance, and other key issues.
Yadav said on X that he plans to take part in negotiations and share India’s views across the next few days.
“Arrived in Belem, Brazil where I’ll be participating in the UNFCCC COP30. Over the next few days, will be participating in climate change negotiations and putting forward India’s view on matters related to Adaptation, Climate Finance and other critical issues. Looking forward to productive conversations,” Yadav posted on X on Monday.
Brazil is hosting the summit from November 10 to 21. The aim is to push stronger global action and carry forward the work done under past climate agreements. India’s Ambassador to Brazil Dinesh Bhatia delivered the country’s national statement at the Leaders’ Summit on November 7.
He repeated India’s stand on equity, national circumstances, and the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities.
India recalls Rio legacy
India thanked Brazil for hosting the event during the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Officials said the summit offers a moment to reflect on global progress and revisit the principles adopted at the Rio Summit 33 years ago.
India also welcomed Brazil’s plan to set up the Tropical Forests Forever Facility.
India joined as an Observer and called the initiative an important step for protecting tropical forests.
India’s climate record
India shared new figures on its low-carbon path.
Emission intensity of GDP fell by 36 percent between 2005 and 2020.
Non-fossil sources now make up more than 50 percent of installed power capacity.
India reached its updated NDC target five years early.
Officials say India will continue to link climate action with economic needs and long-term growth.
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