India walked the talk when it comes to climate action: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for supporting developing countries with adequate climate financing and technology transfer to enable them to deal with climate changeAs he heads to Dubai to attend the World Climate Action Summit PM Modi said India has walked the talk when it comes to climate action while highlighting the importance India attached to the issue during its G20 presidencyDuring our G20 presidency climate was high on our priority The New Delhi Leaders Declaration includes numerous concrete steps on climate action and sustainable development I look forward to the COP28 taking forward the consensus on these issues Modi said in his departure statementModi will attend the World Climate Action Summit on Friday during the United Nations Conference of the Parties on climate known as COP28Several world leaders are set to attend the climate action summit to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and effectively combat climate changeThe World Climate Action Summit is the highlevel segment of the COP28The prime minister is scheduled to participate in three other highlevel side events as well The COP28 is taking place from November 30 to December 12 under the presidency of the UAEIn his statement the prime minister said the COP28 will provide an opportunity to review progress made under the Paris Agreement and chart a path for future course on climate actionAt the Voice of Global South Summit convened by India the Global South spoke for the need for climate action based on the principles of equity climate justice and common but differentiated responsibilities as well as a greater focus on adaptation Modi saidIt is important that efforts of the developing world be supported with adequate climate financing and technology transfer They must have access to equitable carbon and development space to achieve sustainable development he saidThe prime minister noted that India has walked the talk when it comes to climate actionOur achievements in different sectors like renewable energy energy efficiency afforestation energy conservation Mission LiFE are testament to the commitment of our people towards mother earth he saidThe prime minister said he was looking forward to joining special events including on climate finance and green credit initiativeIn keeping with our civilizational ethos India has always laid emphasis on climate action even as we pursue social and economic development Modi saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever