India reaffirms its commitment to moving away from a coal-based energy
India reiterated its commitment to moving away from a coal-based energy system while stressing that achieving this goal would take time given the country’s development deficit.
“Steps are being undertaken to de-couple the Indian energy system from carbon in the long run. However, poverty eradication remains an overriding priority for us as we strive to ensure housing, electricity and food security for all,” Environment Minister Harshvardhan said in his address to heads of state, ministers and other leaders during the high level segment of the UN-sponsored climate talks.
The Indian environment minister’s statement came hours after the launch of the Global Alliance to Power Past Coal by Canada and the United Kingdom.
Stressing on India’s commitment to taking action to slowdown global warming and adapt to climate change, Harshvardhan said,
“India’s climate actions are synchronized with its development goals and simultaneously reflect its bold vision for combating climate change.”
