‘At COP30, India may place climate finance, adaptation at centre of priorities’

At the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, India will likely focus on climate finance, climate adaptation, and the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, says Ashish Chaturvedi, head of action for climate and environment at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India. In an email interaction with Sudheer Pal Singh, he elaborates on the country’s priorities and strategies.

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What are India’s key priorities at COP30, and what outcomes is the country aiming for?

At COP30, India will likely place climate finance and climate adaptation at the centre of its priorities. The focus will also be on ensuring that emerging and developing economies can transition in ways that are fair and inclusive. India has already demonstrated strong leadership in renewable energy and is on track to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2030 under the Paris Agreement. Looking ahead, India is likely to advocate for stronger partnerships that can translate ambition into concrete action. Mobilising resources and technical expertise at the scale needed to achieve its net zero target by 2070 will be key.

India’s message is clear: climate action and sustainable development must advance together, delivering growth that is environmentally responsible and socially inclusive. At COP30, the emphasis will be on unlocking climate finance, reinforcing the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and building resilience through inclusive transitions and the mainstreaming of adaptation.