Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav arrived in Belem, Brazil, on Monday to participate in the 30th Conference of Parties (CoP30) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). During the two-week global climate summit, Yadav will articulate India’s position on key issues including adaptation, climate finance, equity, and the principles of CBDR-RC (Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities).

“Arrived in Belem, Brazil where I’ll be participating in the UNFCCC COP30. Over the next few days, will be participating in climate change negotiations and putting forward India’s view on matters related to Adaptation, Climate Finance and other critical issues,” Yadav said in a post on X, expressing optimism about productive and meaningful deliberations.

Hosted by the Government of Brazil from November 10–21, CoP30 aims to build on the outcomes of previous conferences while shaping a more ambitious global roadmap to address the escalating climate crisis. This year’s summit also carries symbolic significance — coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and anchored in Brazil, the birthplace of the 1992 Rio Summit, which laid the foundational principles of modern climate governance.

India’s Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, earlier delivered India’s National Statement at the Leaders’ Summit, reaffirming New Delhi’s steadfast commitment to climate action rooted in equity, national circumstances, and CBDR-RC. He stressed that global efforts must respect developmental priorities while ensuring fairness in the distribution of responsibilities.

India welcomed Brazil’s initiative to establish the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), describing it as an important step toward sustained global cooperation on the preservation of tropical forests. India has joined the initiative as an Observer and noted its potential in strengthening climate action through long-term forest conservation.

Highlighting India’s climate achievements, the government noted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country has followed a strong low-carbon development pathway. Between 2005 and 2020, India reduced the emission intensity of its GDP by 36 per cent, surpassing its earlier commitments. Additionally, non-fossil fuel power now constitutes more than 50 per cent of India’s installed electricity capacity — enabling India to meet its enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) five years ahead of schedule.

As CoP30 deliberations continue, India is expected to push for accessible climate finance, greater global ambition on adaptation, and protection of the development space needed by emerging economies.