India Reaffirms Commitment to Equitable Climate Action at UNFCCC CoP30

• India reiterates climate action based on equity and CBDR-RC principles at CoP30 in Belém, Brazil
• Calls on developed countries to expedite emission reductions and ensure predictable climate finance
• Highlights India’s emission intensity reduction of 36% and renewable energy growth to 200 GW
• India joins Brazil’s “Tropical Forests Forever Facility” as an Observer

GG News Bureau
Belem, 8th Nov: India reaffirmed its commitment to equitable and inclusive climate action at the Leaders’ Summit of the UNFCCC CoP30 held in Belém, Brazil, on November 7, 2025. Delivering India’s National Statement, Ambassador of India to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, emphasized that the nation’s approach to climate action is grounded in equity, national circumstances, and the principles of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC).

The 30th Conference of Parties (CoP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and offers an opportunity to reflect on the global response to climate change and reaffirm the principles adopted at the Rio Summit three decades ago.

India welcomed Brazil’s initiative to launch the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), recognizing it as a crucial step for preserving tropical forests. India also announced its participation in the initiative as an Observer.

The statement highlighted India’s remarkable achievements under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting that between 2005 and 2020, India reduced emission intensity of GDP by 36%, while non-fossil power sources now account for over 50% of its installed capacity—meeting its NDC target five years ahead of schedule.

India has created an additional carbon sink of 2.29 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent from 2005 to 2021 through forest expansion and tree cover. The country is now the third-largest producer of renewable energy, with nearly 200 GW of installed capacity. Global initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, uniting over 120 nations, continue to promote affordable solar energy and South-South cooperation.

Expressing concern over the shortfall in global climate ambition, India called upon developed nations to accelerate emission reductions and fulfill their commitments of adequate, predictable, and concessional climate finance. The statement underscored that affordable finance, technology transfer, and capacity-building are essential for achieving global climate goals.

Reaffirming India’s commitment to multilateralism and the Paris Agreement, Ambassador Bhatia stated that the next decade must focus on implementation, resilience, and shared responsibility, driven by mutual trust, fairness, and equity.