Aligning growth with climate action

As the dust settles on the Bonn climate talks, discussions on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) have gained momentum, but key questions remain unresolved. With the global 2025 climate milestone (setting updated climate targets and a new finance goal) and COP30 in Brazil on the horizon, the spotlight is on enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and advancing the GGA. Beyond fulfilling climate obligations, these frameworks will help India carve the path to a resilient, economically thriving future.

As the fastest-growing major economy, India faces the dual challenge of development and climate change. From erratic monsoons and heatwaves to rainfall events and sea level rise, climate risks are intensifying, threatening lives and livelihoods, as the country works to meet the needs of a growing population and rapidly urbanising regions. The path ahead, therefore, requires climate action and development to be pursued together as a cohesive national strategy.

India’s blend of scale, credibility, and developmental urgency positions it to lead efforts for an inclusive global climate framework. An inclusive, investment-ready NDC in 2025 can help India set global standards in emission reduction and climate action.

In the GGA negotiations, India must continue to frame adaptation as a survival imperative, not a donor-driven priority. COP30 marks a pivotal opportunity for India to position climate action as both a shield against risks and a catalyst for ensuring long-term economic vitality.

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