India Highlights Climate Ambitions and Global Cooperation at WSDS Silver Jubilee

At the World Sustainable Development Summit's silver jubilee edition, India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav outlined the country's ambitious climate goals, including achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070. He emphasized the need for global cooperation, increased climate finance, and systemic transformation to meet the Paris Agreement targets. The summit also launched Him-CONNECT to link Himalayan research with practical climate action, highlighting India's focus on equity, resilience, and community-centered environmental initiatives.