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Economic Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Citizens' rights to clean energy at centre of India's climate policy: Bhupender Yadav
Bhupender Yadav emphasized India's commitment to clean energy access for its citizens, acknowledging the nation's vulnerability to climate risks, ranking sixth in the Global Climate Risk Index 2025. India advocates for equity and differentiated responsibilities, urging developed nations to take the lead due to historical emissions. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads NEW DELHI: India's climate policy architecture focuses on securing the rights of 140 crore citizens to clean energy, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday the Annual Summit of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Yadav said India, like most countries, is also facing increasing vulnerabilities due to climate risks."India's heightened proximity to the challenges emerging from climate change can be ascertained by the fact that India ranks sixth in Global Climate Risk Index in 2025," he minister said India believes and advocates for the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective said these principles recognise that countries' efforts to combat climate change should be viewed in light of their contributions to total emissions and added that developed countries should shoulder primary responsibilities given their significant historical emissions."India realises that for emerging countries, climate considerations can cost them precious resources, slow their socio-economic growth aspirations and affect livelihood opportunities. As a major climate policy contributor and as the voice of global south, India continues to advocate for CBDR on multilateral forums," he said the government recently released Draft Framework of the Climate Finance Taxonomy to strengthen efforts to address climate change related risks and build India's climate detailing the methodology for classifying activities, projects and measures under adaptation and mitigation, the minister said, the taxonomy will contribute to India's climate commitments, strengthen its resilience building efforts and facilitate investment in adaptation said the government is also preparing the first National Adaptation Plan to enhance India's adaptative capacity, strengthen knowledge systems and reduce exposure to climate National Adaptation Plan will be submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in a few months, he added.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Citizens' rights to clean energy at centre of India's climate policy: Bhupender Yadav
NEW DELHI: India's climate policy architecture focuses on securing the rights of 140 crore citizens to clean energy, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said. Addressing the Annual Summit of the Confederation of Indian Industry, Yadav said India, like most countries, is also facing increasing vulnerabilities due to climate risks. "India's heightened proximity to the challenges emerging from climate change can be ascertained by the fact that India ranks sixth in Global Climate Risk Index in 2025," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pakistan: Unsold Sofas at Bargain Prices (View Current Prices) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo The minister said India believes and advocates for the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. Yadav said these principles recognise that countries' efforts to combat climate change should be viewed in light of their contributions to total emissions and added that developed countries should shoulder primary responsibilities given their significant historical emissions. Live Events "India realises that for emerging countries, climate considerations can cost them precious resources, slow their socio-economic growth aspirations and affect livelihood opportunities. As a major climate policy contributor and as the voice of global south, India continues to advocate for CBDR on multilateral forums," he said. Yadav said the government recently released Draft Framework of the Climate Finance Taxonomy to strengthen efforts to address climate change related risks and build India's climate resilience. By detailing the methodology for classifying activities, projects and measures under adaptation and mitigation, the minister said, the taxonomy will contribute to India's climate commitments, strengthen its resilience building efforts and facilitate investment in adaptation solutions. Yadav said the government is also preparing the first National Adaptation Plan to enhance India's adaptative capacity, strengthen knowledge systems and reduce exposure to climate risks. The National Adaptation Plan will be submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in a few months, he added.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
India story is ‘kindness towards friends, might against enemies', says Environment Minister
The 'India story' that propelled the economy 'ahead' of Japan, the United Kingdom and France was a story of 'kindness towards friends, use of might against enemies, and that of democracy walking alongside development', Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday (May 29, 2025). He was speaking at a meeting of business leaders at a conclave of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) themed 'Building Trust – India First' He underscored that the essence of the India story lay in 'always keeping India first', being 'assertive and forceful towards all those who planned on hurting Bharat', and ensuring that 'water and blood didn't flow together' [a reference to India suspending the Indus water sharing treaty with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack]. 'Most trusted partner' He said India was the 'most trusted partner' for the world due to its political stability, leadership, values, and commitment to a sustainable world. India is a 'land of development-oriented nature worshippers' and is a 'voice of the Global South'. India's 'unique climate policy architecture' successfully balanced 'development imperatives with ambitious climate goals'. From 2022 to 2024, India's recycling sector attracted investments totalling ₹10,000 crore, reflecting industry commitment to sustainable practices. The circular economy sector is projected to be worth $2 trillion by 2050, creating approximately 10 million jobs, he said at a session on 'India's Climate Policy Architecture: Pathways for Emerging Economies'. The government had introduced 'Extended Producer Responsibility' (EPR) guidelines for various sectors, including tyres, batteries, plastics, and e-waste, to promote recycling and sustainable consumption. The government has released the Draft Framework of the Climate Finance Taxonomy, outlining methodologies for classifying activities under adaptation and mitigation, he noted. Moreover, the development of the first National Adaptation Plan, to be submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), focuses on enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening knowledge systems, and reducing exposure to climate risks, said Mr. Yadav.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India to submit adaptation plan to UNFCCC in few months: Bhupender Yadav
India will submit its first National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the coming months, Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday. To strengthen efforts to address climate-related risks and enhance India's climate resilience, the government recently released a draft framework for a climate finance taxonomy. By detailing the methodology for classifying activities, projects and measures under adaptation and mitigation, the taxonomy is expected to contribute to India's climate commitments. It aims to facilitate investment in adaptation solutions and technologies that mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. 'In a significant step towards strengthening adaptation, the government has embarked on a journey to create an inclusive roadmap through the development of the first National Adaptation Plan, which will be submitted to the UNFCCC in a few months,' Yadav said at the Confederation of Indian Industry's Annual Business Summit. The plan will be based on three pillars: enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening knowledge systems, and reducing exposure to climate change, he added. Business Standard had reported last month that India's forthcoming adaptation plan will be broader and more holistic, extending into economic and social structures to improve the scope of climate resilience. The NAP, expected to be submitted by September, will mark the country's first such framework aligned with its global commitments under the Paris Agreement. While India has the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), this will be the first adaptation-specific plan drafted in compliance with the Paris Agreement. The NAP will be built on eight key principles: country-driven; integrated and multi-sectoral; gender-responsive; participatory and transparent; inclusive of vulnerable groups, communities and ecosystems; science-driven and informed by traditional knowledge; iterative and adaptive; and coordinated through a 'whole-of-government' and 'whole-of-society' approach. It also aims to facilitate the integration of climate change adaptation measures with relevant existing and upcoming policies, programmes, development planning processes and strategies. This development is critical as the global average temperature is projected to remain between 1.2°C and 1.9°C above pre-industrial levels over the next five years. Rising temperatures have already led to an increase in the intensity and duration of extreme weather events—such as heatwaves, cyclones and hazardous climatic episodes—particularly affecting India and other Southeast Asian countries.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
MoECC highlights Qatar's climate adaptation plan steady progress
QNA Doha Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Eng. Abdulaziz bin Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud has affirmed that Qatar is moving steadily towards the development and implementation of a comprehensive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) which aims to enhance the country's readiness to confront growing climate challenges and to mitigate their impacts across various vital sectors. This came during his opening remarks at a workshop on 'The Future of Climate Change in Qatar: Assessing Measures and Setting Priorities'. The workshop was attended by representatives from government entities, the private sector, academic institutions and international organizations, and local and international experts. He explained that climate change is no longer merely an environmental issue, but has become an economic and developmental challenge impacting strategic sectors such as water and food security, public health, infrastructure, and biodiversity. The workshop represents a pivotal milestone in the development of the National Adaptation Plan, which is based on a scientific approach and a strategic vision that relies on long-term climate impact assessments and aligns with Qatar's national sustainable development strategies and priorities, HE added. The adaptation plan, he noted, is consistent with the country's commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), particularly regarding the Global Goal on Adaptation outlined in the Paris Agreement. He emphasized that the plan also contributes to enhancing transparency and reporting through national reports submitted to the UN Secretary-General's office on climate change. He pointed out that the proposed measures within this plan have been developed through active participation from various stakeholders, including government institutions, the private sector, academic institutions, and international organizations reflecting a comprehensive and participatory approach to shaping climate adaptation policy in Qatar. Eng. Al Mahmoud concluded his remarks by stressing that the success of the National Adaptation Plan relies on continued cooperation and coordination among all relevant parties, and on adopting practical and scientifically grounded actions. He called on participants to share their opinions and expertise in support of implementing the priority measures to be adopted at the end of the workshop. The workshop featured a detailed presentation on the criteria selection process used to classify adaptation measures. This was followed by a sectoral vote, where attendees were divided into six groups representing key sectors: agriculture and livestock, water, energy, industries and infrastructure, coastal resilience and biodiversity, and public health. Each group identified top priority adaptation measures within their sector based on the approved criteria. Additionally, the World Café method was adopted to facilitate cross-sector discussions, culminating in a consolidated list of Qatar's climate adaptation priorities. Participants used 'Mentimeter' to contribute to the final prioritisation process.
