COP30: India says talk isn't enough, wants concrete climate steps
COP30 is underway in Brazil, and India's making it clear: talk isn't enough anymore.
The country wants concrete steps on climate change, pointing out that global progress since the Paris Agreement has been slow.
India joined Brazil's new global fund for tropical forests as an observer.
India's demands at COP30
India is pushing for a fair balance between development and climate responsibility—basically, richer countries should step up with faster emission cuts and promised funding.
With floods and unpredictable weather hitting home, India says reliable climate finance and access to clean tech (without crazy costs or patent barriers) are essential.
They're also standing up for a "just transition," making sure jobs and communities aren't left behind as the world goes green.