What happened:
On November 7, 2025, Ambassador of India to Brazil Dinesh Bhatia delivered India’s national statement at the Leaders’ Summit of the 30th Conference of the Parties (CoP30) to the UNFCCC in Belem, Brazil. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to climate action guided by equity, national circumstances, and the principles of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC). India also joined Brazil’s new Tropical Forests Forever Facility as an Observer, recognizing it as a vital step toward global forest preservation.
Why it matters to India:
The statement underscored India’s achievements in reducing emission intensity by 36% between 2005 and 2020, reaching over 50% non-fossil power capacity, and creating a carbon sink of 2.29 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent. It called for greater ambition from developed countries and equitable climate finance for developing nations. By emphasizing fairness, implementation, and shared responsibility, India reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and the principles that underpin the Paris Agreement.