NEW DELHI: Amid continuing pitch for mid-century ‘net zero’ emission goals from developed countries such as the US, UK and EU nations, India on Friday underlined the need for ambitious actions this decade rather than setting distant targets for 2050.
“The world needs rapid, sustained and deep emission cuts in this decade rather than distant targets…Let us come together to keep a Paris aligned temperature goal within reach, with ambitious actions in this decade,” said environment minister Bhupender Yadav while articulating the country’s position at major economies forum (MEF) on energy and climate.
The Forum was convened virtually by the US president Joe Biden to galvanise efforts to confront the global climate crisis ahead of the UN General Assembly which will see world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, make their respective points on the issue.
Reminding the rich nations of their unfulfilled commitments, Yadav said, “Climate justice requires that the promises of climate finance and low-cost technology transfer from developed countries to developing countries must be fulfilled without any further delays.”
Emphasising that the “development imperatives” are as important as combating climate change, the minister said, “Combating climate change is a shared global challenge. Our response must be based on the fundamental principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.”
Yadav during his speech also enlisted all the programmes and measures which are being taken by India to meet its nationally determined contributions (NDCs) – climate action – commitments under the Paris Agreement.
“Clean energy transition is the key to unlocking solutions for the climate challenge, and India remains at the forefront of global efforts through a very ambitious energy transition towards renewables,” said the minister while referring to the country’s ambitious target of 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030.
“The world needs rapid, sustained and deep emission cuts in this decade rather than distant targets…Let us come together to keep a Paris aligned temperature goal within reach, with ambitious actions in this decade,” said environment minister Bhupender Yadav while articulating the country’s position at major economies forum (MEF) on energy and climate.
The Forum was convened virtually by the US president Joe Biden to galvanise efforts to confront the global climate crisis ahead of the UN General Assembly which will see world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, make their respective points on the issue.
Reminding the rich nations of their unfulfilled commitments, Yadav said, “Climate justice requires that the promises of climate finance and low-cost technology transfer from developed countries to developing countries must be fulfilled without any further delays.”
Emphasising that the “development imperatives” are as important as combating climate change, the minister said, “Combating climate change is a shared global challenge. Our response must be based on the fundamental principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.”
Yadav during his speech also enlisted all the programmes and measures which are being taken by India to meet its nationally determined contributions (NDCs) – climate action – commitments under the Paris Agreement.
“Clean energy transition is the key to unlocking solutions for the climate challenge, and India remains at the forefront of global efforts through a very ambitious energy transition towards renewables,” said the minister while referring to the country’s ambitious target of 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030.