India’s G20 presidency has initiated the process of creating a climate-friendly world
G20 presidency has been a resounding success. With 112 outcomes and documents, India's presidency more than doubled the substantive work done under other presidencies.
The 100% consensus on the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration is a testament to PM Narendra Modi's global stature, credibility and decisive leadership. Here are some of the key outcomes:
One of the most critical components of the declaration is the 'Green Development Pact for a Sustainable Future'.
While reaffirming the goals set under the 2015 Paris Agreement, the declaration has called for strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth, and the pursuit of development models that 'leave no one behind'. This reflects India's philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (One Earth, One Family, One Future).
The G20 countries have committed to 'urgently accelerate' actions to address environmental crises and challenges, including climate change.
The inclusion of the principles of common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR) is critical.
India, as a leading voice of the 'global south', has maintained that many climate-hit countries are not responsible for the damages wrought on them. While these nations are willing to join the fight against climate change, they have a right to choose their path to reach net zero, arrest land degradation, conserve biodiversity and enrich wildlife.
Noting the IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report, which states that the impacts of climate change will be much lower at a temperature increase of 1.5° C compared with 2° C, G20 reiterated its resolve to make further efforts to limit the increase to 1.5° C.
In a significant move for India, the leaders committed to act on sustainable production and consumption patterns and mainstream Lifestyles for
