Appreciation for CoP Presidency and Inclusive Process
India expressed gratitude to the CoP30 Presidency for steering the conference with an inclusive and balanced approach rooted in the Brazilian spirit of Mutirão. New Delhi said the Presidency’s leadership helped create space for difficult conversations on finance, adaptation and trade-related climate measures.
Just Transition Mechanism and Adaptation Progress
The government welcomed the establishment of the Just Transition Mechanism, calling it a milestone that could help operationalise equity and climate justice at both global and national levels. India also noted the progress made under the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), stressing that adaptation finance and actions are urgently needed for vulnerable developing countries.
Climate Finance: Fulfil Rio-era Promises
A central plank of India’s statement was its focus on climate finance. New Delhi applauded the Presidency’s efforts to foreground Article 9.1 discussions and urged developed countries to translate long-standing promises — dating back to the Rio Earth Summit nearly 33 years ago — into timely, predictable and adequate funding. India said only through reliable finance can adaptation and mitigation ambitions be met in the Global South.
Protecting Those Least Responsible
India warned against shifting the burden of mitigation onto countries and communities that have contributed least to historical emissions. The statement emphasised that those with the least responsibility must not be overloaded with mitigation obligations and called for enhanced global support for vulnerable populations to manage climate impacts.
Unilateral Trade-Restrictive Climate Measures
New Delhi welcomed the CoP’s discussion on unilateral trade-restrictive climate measures, noting that such steps can contravene the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR–RC). India urged parties to ensure that trade measures do not undermine equity or development rights of vulnerable and developing nations.
Rules-Based Global Order and Sovereignty
India reaffirmed its pledge to a rules-based international order that respects national sovereignty while pursuing collective climate ambition. The statement underlined India’s readiness to work with all Parties to ensure climate action remains inclusive, just and equitable.
Looking Ahead: From Belém to Collective Action
Concluding its address, India thanked Brazil and the international community for progress at CoP30 and called for continued cooperation to translate the conference outcomes into concrete delivery on finance, adaptation and fair trade practices. New Delhi appealed to all Parties to ensure the road from Belém leads to fairness, solidarity and shared prosperity. For the official press note, see the Press Information Bureau.
For broader background on India’s stance and earlier CoP interventions, readers may refer to the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change website and official PIB releases.
