At COP31, New Delhi calls for predictable public funding, technology transfer and stronger adaptation support for developing countries.
India on Tuesday urged developed nations to honour their financial commitments under the 2015 Paris Agreement, stressing that public funding must remain central to global climate action and support vulnerable developing countries.
Delivering India’s opening statement at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, Environment Ministry Secretary Narendra Bhooshan highlighted Article 9.1 of the agreement, which mandates developed countries to provide financial resources to developing nations.
Reaffirming India’s commitment to multilateral climate negotiations, Bhooshan said the UN climate framework must remain guided by equity and the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC).
He warned that the growing risk of global temperatures crossing the 1.5°C threshold made climate justice more urgent. India, he said, would contribute its fair share while protecting its development priorities and people’s well-being.
India also called for greater technology transfer, with barriers involving costs, intellectual property rights and trade needing attention.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav earlier said India would push for predictable, concessional and largely public climate finance that does not increase developing countries’ debt burden. New Delhi is also seeking the launch of a Climate Finance Work Programme at COP31.
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