Published: 8 November 2025PIBEnvironment
India Reaffirms Climate Goals at COP30 High-Level Segment in Belem, Brazil
India delivered its National Statement at the Leaders' Summit of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, reiterating its commitment to climate action based on Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC). COP30 ran from November 10-21, 2025, with India's statement delivered ahead of the opening.
India highlighted that between 2005 and 2020, it reduced GDP emission intensity by 36%, and non-fossil power now exceeds 50% of installed capacity, reaching the revised NDC target five years early. Over 122 countries submitted new NDCs. COP30 adopted the Belem Package, and India's carbon emissions rose only 1.4% in 2025, down from 4% growth in 2024. Rajasthan leads India in solar energy capacity, making the state central to India's renewable commitments.
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Q: At COP30 in Belem, India reiterated its climate commitments under Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, highlighting a 36% cut in GDP emission intensity. Discuss India's climate action performance against its Nationally Determined Contributions.
Answer (50 words):
At the COP30 High-Level Segment in Belem, Brazil (November 17, 2025), India reiterated CBDR-RC principles, noting a 36% reduction in GDP emission intensity between 2005-2020 and non-fossil power exceeding 50% of installed capacity—meeting the revised NDC target five years early. India's fossil CO2 emissions rose 1.1% in 2025.
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India reaffirmed its climate commitments at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. By what percentage did India reduce its GDP emission intensity between 2005 and 2020?
Explanation · Correct answer BIndia highlighted that between 2005 and 2020, it reduced GDP emission intensity by 36%. Non-fossil power now exceeds 50% of installed capacity, reaching the revised NDC target five years early. COP30 adopted the Belem Package.
