Belem, Brazil :
India delivered a clear message on 7 November 2025 at the Leaders’ Summit of UNFCCC CoP30 in Belém, Brazil, reaffirming its commitment to climate action grounded in equity, national circumstances and the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR‑RC). Ambassador of India to Brazil, Shri Dinesh Bhatia, presented the nation’s statement as the conference opened its sessions running from 10–21 November 2025.
Acknowledging the Moment and Brazil’s Role
India thanked Brazil for hosting CoP30 on the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and recalled the foundational legacy of the Rio Summit. The statement framed the summit as a timely moment to assess global progress on climate goals and to recommit to the equity‑based framework that underpins international climate cooperation.
Support for Tropical Forests Initiative
India welcomed Brazil’s Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an important global initiative to protect tropical forests and joined the Facility as an Observer, signalling support for collective, durable action to conserve critical forest ecosystems.
Progress on India’s Low‑Carbon Pathway
Ambassador Bhatia highlighted India’s domestic climate achievements under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership:
- Emission intensity: A 36% reduction in GDP emission intensity between 2005 and 2020.
- Clean power transition: Non‑fossil energy sources now account for over 50% of installed capacity, enabling India to meet its revised NDC targets ahead of schedule.
- Forestry gains: Expansion of forest and tree cover, creating an additional carbon sink equivalent to 2.29 billion tonnes of CO₂ between 2005 and 2021.
- Renewables scale: India is now the world’s third‑largest renewable energy producer with nearly 200 GW of installed capacity.
- Global collaboration: Continued leadership in initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, which brings together over 120 countries to promote affordable solar energy and South‑South cooperation.
Equity, Finance, and Technology: Key Calls to Action
India stressed that a decade after the Paris Agreement many national climate pledges remain insufficient and global ambition needs strengthening. The statement called for:
- Accelerated mitigation by developed countries to reflect their historical responsibility and larger carbon budgets.
- Delivery of promised support in the form of adequate, predictable and concessional climate finance.
- Improved access to technology and capacity building so developing nations can implement ambitious climate strategies effectively.
India emphasised that affordable finance, technology transfer, and skill development are essential enablers for achieving resilient, inclusive and just transitions in developing economies.
Multilateralism and Implementation for the Next Decade
Reaffirming India’s faith in multilateral solutions and the Paris Agreement’s architecture, the statement urged all nations to move beyond targets toward tangible implementation. India called for the next decade of climate action to be defined by resilience, measurable delivery, and shared responsibility rooted in mutual trust and fairness.
Bottom Line
At CoP30, India underscored its progress on a low‑carbon development path while insisting that equitable burden‑sharing, timely finance, and technology access must drive global climate efforts. The country signalled willingness to collaborate, but reiterated that meaningful results will depend on stronger commitments and concrete support from developed nations.
