The challenges of climate change are increasing in every way, driven by the unrelenting accumulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs). The response so far, particularly of those
responsible for the historical accumulation of the emissions, even after the adoption of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the
delineation of obligations and responsibilities has been less than adequate. As a result, an ‘emissions ambition gap’ has been created, calling for enhanced global actions to
address it. India, even though not part of the initial problem, has been an active and constructive participant in the search for solutions. India is committed to engaging actively under the UNFCCC framework with the objective of establishing an effective, cooperative and equitable global architecture based on climate justice and the principles of Equity and Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities. India’s contribution takes into account its commitment to nature conservation as well as the imperatives of meeting the competing demand of resources for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for its 1.4 billion people.