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India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav made a strong case for multilateralism at the Pre-CoP30 ministerial roundtable in Brasilia. He stressed that as the world marks ten years since the Paris Agreement, CoP30 must reaffirm collective climate action. Yadav highlighted India's initiatives under PM Modi's leadership that demonstrate cooperative multilateralism in practice. The minister called for CoP30 to focus on adaptation, finance, and delivering real measurable action for people and planet.

Key Points: Bhupender Yadav Says CoP30 Must Reaffirm Climate Multilateralism

  • Minister Yadav emphasized CoP30 must advance adaptation finance and locally grounded solutions
  • India presented itself as solution-oriented through domestic and international climate initiatives
  • The Pre-CoP30 meeting in Brasilia brings global climate talks back to Global South
  • Event focuses on climate finance, energy transition, and biodiversity preservation challenges
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'CoP30 must send message- multilateralism remains cornerstone of global climate action': Bhupender Yadav at Pre-CoP 30 Roundtable

India's Environment Minister stresses multilateralism as climate action cornerstone at Pre-CoP30, highlighting Modi's initiatives including Solar Alliance and disaster resilience.

"As we mark a decade since the Paris Agreement, CoP30 must send a resolute political message that Multilateralism remains the cornerstone of global climate action - Bhupender Yadav"

Brasilia, October 14

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, participated in the Ministerial roundtable of the Pre-CoP 30 conference and underlined that as the world marks a decade of adoption of the Paris Agreement, CoP 30 must reaffirm faith in multilateralism, equity and the collective resolve to deliver.

He also highlighted the initiatives taken under PM Modi's leadership, which embody action-oriented and cooperative multilateralism.

"As we mark a decade since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, CoP30 must send a resolute political message that Multilateralism remains the cornerstone of global climate action", Union Minister Yadav said.

He is leading India's intervention at the Pre-CoP30 Ministerial Roundtable in Brazil.

Reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's affirmation, the Minister informed that India seeks to be part of the solution, not the problem. India's initiatives from the International Solar Alliance and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure to the International Big Cat Alliance embody this spirit of cooperative and action-oriented multilateralism.

"Let COP30 in Belem reaffirm faith in multilateralism, equity, and collective resolve to deliver real, measurable action for people and the planet", Yadav said as shared by the official statement of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

In a post on X, Yadav said that in his remarks, "As we mark a decade since the Paris Agreement, COP30 must reaffirm faith in multilateralism, equity, and collective resolve to deliver real, measurable action for people and the planet. Elaborated on how India, under the leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, has been a part of the solution--through domestic and international initiatives that embody action-oriented and cooperative multilateralism. Stressed that COP30 should be the COP of Adaptation, advancing finance, cooperation, and locally grounded solutions."

https://x.com/byadavbjp/status/1977764009412616438

COP 30 is being hosted by Brazil this year.

As per the official website, from October 13-14, Brasilia will host the Ministerial Preparatory Meeting for the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) -- the Pre-COP30.The event will see the participation of ministers, negotiators, and civil society representatives to chart the course toward COP30, which is scheduled for November in Belem.

While the Pre-COP 30 is not a part of the official UNFCCC calendar, the website noted that it represents a critical strategic opportunity for nations to align political and technical positions on the most pressing global climate challenges. These include climate finance, energy transition, adaptation strategies, and biodiversity preservation.

The Pre-COP30 marks the return of the international community to the Global South -- the cradle of sustainable development and climate multilateralism -- at a decisive juncture for collective action toward COP30, its official website highlighted.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate India's stance, I hope developed nations actually deliver on their climate finance promises this time. We've been hearing empty commitments for years while developing countries bear the brunt of climate impacts.
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Sarah B
Good to see India taking a leadership role in climate discussions. The focus on adaptation is crucial for countries most vulnerable to climate change. Hope COP30 delivers concrete action plans.
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Arjun K
Multilateralism is important but we need to ensure it doesn't become another platform for developed countries to dictate terms. India's approach of being part of the solution while protecting our development rights is the right balance.
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Kavya N
The International Solar Alliance is such a brilliant initiative! 🌞 More countries should join hands with India on renewable energy projects. This is the kind of practical multilateralism we need.
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Michael C
Respectfully, while India's international initiatives are commendable, we need to see stronger domestic action on reducing coal dependency and improving air quality in our cities. The gap between international rhetoric and local implementation needs addressing.
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Divya L
Good to see climate conferences happening in Global South countries. Brazil hosting COP30 brings much-needed perspective from developing nations who face the worst climate impacts despite contributing least to the problem.

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