Need to alter approach on climate action from restrictive to constructive: PM Modi
Modi has made a strong pitch for altering the approach on climate talks, from restrictive to constructive, and urged nations not to focus on «don't do this or that». In an interview to PTI ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit this weekend, the prime minister said there was no «one-size-fits-all» solution to fight climate change.
The prime minister said India has left no stone unturned in meeting its climate goals despite accounting for less than five per cent of the cumulative emissions.
«So, we are certainly on track while also tailoring in various factors needed to ensure growth,» he said.
«We are perhaps the first among the G20 countries to have achieved our climate targets nine years ahead of the scheduled date,» the prime minister said.
He said India's action against single-use plastic has been recognised across the world and has also made great strides in safe sanitation and cleanliness.
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The prime minister said India has moved from being just a member of global efforts to playing a leading role in many initiatives.
«Our principle is simple — diversity is our best bet, whether in society or in terms of our energy mix. There are no one-size-fits-all solutions.
»Given the different pathways countries are on, our pathways for energy transition will be different," he said to a question on progress on climate action targets in the post-Ukraine war era.
The prime minister said he was «extremely positive» about the future of the fight against climate change.
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«We are working with other nations to alter the
