CLIMATE CHANGE

Development goals don’t always have to undermine environmental concerns.  As the fourth largest economy in the world, and one of the top polluters, India cannot shy away from climate action citing historical reasons and pointing fingers at the industrialized West.

Indeed, India seems determined to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and build renewable energy capacity.  Over the years, India has been a vocal leader in pushing for climate action, both by way of fulfilling its international responsibility and responding to domestic compulsions to combat air pollution.