At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, India called on richer countries to drastically scale up their climate finance commitments, urging contributions in the order of “trillions, not billions.” The country’s Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized that developed nations need to accelerate their net-zero timelines and provide long-term, concessional funding.
Yadav framed COP30 as a “COP of Implementation” — one where promises made are finally honored. He praised the host, Brazil, for holding the summit in the Amazon, calling it a powerful symbol of our planet’s ecological richness. He also highlighted India’s own climate achievements: since 2005, the country has cut its emission intensity by more than 36%, and non-fossil energy sources now supply over 50% of its 256 GW electricity capacity — hitting its 2030 target five years early.
To deepen global solidarity, India pledged to submit its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) through 2035, and publish its first Biennial Transparency Report on time. But Yadav didn’t mince words on finance: he reiterated that developed nations must uphold their Paris Agreement obligations and remove barriers to technology transfer, especially intellectual property restrictions.
India also spotlighted its leadership on the international stage, referencing initiatives like the International Solar Alliance, Global Biofuel Alliance, Green Hydrogen Mission, and nuclear programme. On the home front, it has planted over 2 billion trees in 16 months through community-led efforts to strengthen carbon sinks.
Beyond its demands, India affirmed its own commitment to climate cooperation, equity, and shared responsibility. Yadav urged the global community to make this decade one of action and resilience — not just pledges.