India Commits to Ambitious Climate Action, Joins Brazil's Tropical Forests Initiative

As the world gathered for COP30 in 2025, India reiterated its unwavering commitment to climate action and multilateralism. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the country has steadily exceeded its climate targets, reducing the emission intensity of its GDP by 36% between 2005 and 2020. India has also made significant strides in expanding its non-fossil power capacity, which now accounts for over 50% of its total installed capacity, enabling it to reach its nationally determined contribution (NDC) target five years ahead of schedule.

Recognizing the critical role of tropical forests in mitigating climate change, India welcomed Brazil's initiative in establishing the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) at COP30. The TFFF represents a historic paradigm shift in global efforts to protect and restore tropical forests, as it creates a financial incentive for countries to maintain their standing forests. India has joined the TFFF as an observer, pledging to collaborate with all nations to implement solutions and transition to sustainability in an ambitious, inclusive, and equitable manner.

Despite the progress made, India emphasized that global ambition remains inadequate, with many nations' NDCs falling short. The country called on developed countries, which have disproportionately appropriated the global carbon budget, to accelerate emission reductions and deliver on their promised financial support to developing nations. India also stressed the importance of focusing on adaptation to address climate risks and vulnerabilities, particularly in developing countries.