Global climate goals must respect national circumstances: India

Learn the stated distinction and keep the two meanings separate. India, he said, will push for adherence to the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities to address climate change, and added that an immediate phase-out of fossil fuels was not feasible as energy access for the common people is the government’s top priority.

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Use the stated distinction to avoid mixing up different meanings. Ahead of the 31st United Nations annual climate conference in Türkiye’s Antalya next week, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said Tuesday that while India is yet to decide on pledging support for a proposed global ’35 by 2035’ electrification target, every country has to take into account its national circumstances, sovereignty and poverty-eradication programmes.

• India, he said, will push for adherence to the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities to address climate change, and added that an immediate phase-out of fossil fuels was not feasible as energy access for the common people is the government’s top priority. • Yadav said India will also press for developed countries to meet their climate finance obligations, pushing for a COP31 decision to commence the Climate Finance Work Programme.