PM Modi Slams 'Unfair' Climate Blame on Developing Nations!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated a significant international conference on environment and climate in New Delhi, hosted by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). During his address, PM Modi strongly emphasized the issue of climate inequality, highlighting how developing nations often bear undue blame for carbon emissions.

He pointed out a stark reality: developed countries have six times more per capita carbon emissions compared to India, and India's per capita contribution is less than half the global average.

The Prime Minister urged every Indian to forcefully articulate this fact on global platforms.

Modi also touched upon potential challenges in India's energy future, noting that efforts to advance nuclear energy generation often face legal hurdles from environmental advocates. Despite these challenges, he asserted India's commitment to environmental protection, stating that the nation is setting new global standards and working collaboratively with the world.

Highlighting India's proactive approach, PM Modi proudly stated that India is the only G-20 nation that has already fulfilled its Paris Agreement (COP 21) commitments well ahead of schedule. He showcased India's remarkable progress in non-fossil fuel capacity, solar energy expansion, and significant reductions in carbon emissions, underscoring these achievements as a testament to the 'power of New India.' The two-day conference itself serves as a crucial platform for discussing major environmental and climate challenges worldwide.

It brings together a diverse group of participants, including environmental experts, Supreme Court and High Court judges, legal experts, senior government officials, and judicial representatives from 17 countries. The NGT aims for the conference to identify policy and implementation gaps, share successful environmental practices, and strengthen cooperation among various institutions and stakeholders.

With four dedicated technical sessions on key environmental issues, the conference seeks to develop a comprehensive roadmap for tackling present and future environmental challenges. The overarching goal is to fortify environmental justice, enhance institutional cooperation, and foster dialogue on the intricate relationship between environment, climate change, development, and justice.

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