Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Urges for Action-Oriented COP30 at Pre-COP Roundtable in Brasilia

Context

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav participated in the Pre-COP30 Ministerial Roundtable in Brasilia, Brazil, ahead of the upcoming COP30 Climate Conference. The meeting brought together ministers and delegates from across the world to discuss priorities, expectations, and pathways toward enhanced global climate action.

Key Highlights

• Minister Bhupender Yadav called for COP30 to be action-oriented, focusing on measurable and practical outcomes rather than only commitments.
• He underscored that 2025 marks a decade since the Paris Agreement, and it is essential for COP30 to reaffirm faith in multilateralism, equity, and collective global responsibility.
• India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, has positioned itself as a proactive contributor to climate solutions, both domestically and internationally.
• Mr. Yadav highlighted India’s action-oriented and cooperative approach, aligning with principles of “Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)” and sustainable development goals.
• He urged that COP30 should become a “COP of Adaptation”, emphasizing:
  • Climate finance advancement
  • Global cooperation mechanisms
  • Locally grounded, community-based adaptation strategies

Significance

• Reinforces India’s global leadership in climate diplomacy and sustainable growth.
• Stresses the importance of adaptation and finance, key pillars for developing nations in climate negotiations.
• Aligns with India’s long-term strategy of achieving net zero by 2070 and strengthening South-South cooperation.
• Encourages a shift from pledges to practical, measurable outcomes in international climate action.
  
  Updated - October 14, 2025 8:36 AM| News On Air