At the closing plenary of the UNFCCC CoP30 in Belém, Brazil, India delivered a powerful message — climate action must be rooted in fairness, historical responsibility, and global solidarity. Representing the voice of developing nations, India welcomed the conference outcomes while reminding the world that climate justice cannot remain a slogan; it must translate into action.
India opened its High-level Statement by extending strong support to the CoP30 Presidency’s inclusive leadership. The delegation praised the President’s balanced approach and the spirit of Mutirão — collaboration and collective effort — which has shaped the proceedings with integrity.
Among the major developments, India celebrated the progress achieved under the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA). The statement emphasized that the decision finally recognizes the unique and overwhelming adaptation needs of developing countries and highlights the importance of equity in addressing climate vulnerability.
A central theme of India’s address was Climate Finance. The delegation highlighted the long-pending obligation of developed nations to support mitigation and adaptation efforts in developing economies. India acknowledged the Presidency’s support in charting the long-overdue course toward Article 9.1 implementation and expressed hope that the commitments first made in Rio 33 years ago will now be fulfilled, thanks to the positive steps taken in Belém.
India also welcomed one of the most significant outcomes of CoP30 — the creation of the Just Transition Mechanism. Calling it a milestone, the statement underscored the mechanism’s potential to embed equity and climate justice in global and national transitions away from fossil-fuel dependent systems.
The statement further appreciated the Presidency for allowing discussions on Unilateral Trade-restrictive Climate Measures. India pointed out that such practices are disproportionately impacting developing countries and violate the principles of equity and CBDR-RC under the Convention and the Paris Agreement. The intervention stressed that this issue can no longer be ignored, and the dialogue initiated at Belém is the beginning of course correction.
Reiterating its principled stand, India cautioned that nations that have contributed the least to climate change must not be expected to shoulder the primary burden of mitigation. The country called for expanded global support to vulnerable populations across the Global South, who face the most severe consequences of a rapidly warming planet.
India reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to science-based, equitable and sovereignty-respecting climate action. The statement reiterated India’s belief in a rules-based global order, along with its readiness to collaborate with all countries to ensure that climate ambition remains fair, inclusive and just.
In conclusion, India expressed its deep appreciation to Brazil and the global community for steering CoP30 and urged all Parties to maintain the spirit of collective responsibility. The statement closed with a call to ensure that the path from Belém leads to a future shaped by fairness, solidarity and shared prosperity for every nation.
