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India has presented its national strategy for tackling extreme heat at the United Nations General Assembly. Ambassador Sibi George detailed the use of digital tools and low-cost cooling solutions as part of this framework. He expressed India's readiness to collaborate with partners, especially in the Global South, to boost disaster resilience. The envoy also participated in other high-level meetings on Commonwealth reforms and the Palestine question during the UNGA session.

Key Points: India Details Heat Action Plan at UNGA Calls for Global South Cooperation

  • Ambassador George highlighted India's national Heat Action Plans to combat extreme heat risks
  • He emphasized using digital tools for last-mile alerts and affordable cooling solutions
  • India called for collective action to strengthen early warning systems for vulnerable nations
  • The envoy also participated in Commonwealth and Palestine conferences on UNGA sidelines
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India details heat action plan at UNGA, calls for stronger disaster cooperation

Ambassador Sibi George outlined India's Heat Action Plan at the UN, promoting digital alerts and low-cost cooling solutions for disaster resilience in the Global South.

"India stands ready to work with partners to support the Global South in responding to environmental disasters. - Ministry of External Affairs"

New York September 23

Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Ambassador Sibi George, on Monday (Local time) attended the high-level segment of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly, where he highlighted India's "readiness to work with partners to support the Global South in responding to environmental disasters", the MEA said.

https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/1970151020786258291

At the High-Level Solutions Dialogue on Early Warning and Extreme Heat, Ambassador George mentioned India's national Heat Action Plans as a key framework to tackle rising temperatures. He pointed to the use of digital tools for last-mile alerts and promotion of low-cost cooling solutions as part of India's domestic response to climate risks.

Speaking at the session alongside representatives from Singapore, Maldives, European Union and Finland, he said India stood ready to work with partners, particularly in the Global South, to strengthen early warning systems, risk reduction and disaster management measures. Rising global temperatures, he noted, have left vulnerable countries most exposed to environmental disasters, and collective action was necessary to address this challenge.

Subsequently, Ambassador George also attended the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) 2025, held on the sidelines of the UNGA. He reiterated India's commitment to the values and principles of the Commonwealth Charter and stressed the need for reforms to make the organisation to better reflect the realities of contemporary times, India at UN wrote in a post on X

Further, Ambassador George represented India at the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at UN Headquarters.

https://x.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/1970278752715448467

Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where the two covered a range of issues of concern. Jaishankar said the two agreed on the importance of sustained engagement in priority areas.

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1970163521091711078

In a post on X, he said, "Good to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio this morning in New York. Our conversation covered a range of bilateral and international issues of current concern. Agreed on the importance of sustained engagement to progress on priority areas. We will remain in touch."

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate India's global engagement, I hope we're equally focused on implementing these plans effectively at home. Many cities still lack adequate cooling centers and our urban poor suffer the most during heatwaves.
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Arjun K
Good to see India taking leadership role in Global South climate initiatives. Our experience with extreme weather makes us perfect to lead this conversation. The low-cost cooling solutions mentioned could really help African nations too.
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Sarah B
Impressive to see India's multi-faceted diplomacy at UNGA - from climate action to Commonwealth reforms to Palestine discussions. Shows our growing influence on global stage. The bilateral with US Secretary is particularly significant.
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Vikram M
The heat action plan is good but implementation is key. In my city, warnings come but infrastructure support is lacking. Hope this global commitment translates to better local execution. Still, proud moment for Indian diplomacy 👍
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Kavya N
As someone who works in disaster management, I can confirm India's early warning systems have improved dramatically. Sharing this knowledge with other Global South countries is the right approach. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in action!

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