Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the urgent need for G20 nations to step up their efforts toward a cleaner and more sustainable future. Addressing a session on sustainable development and energy transition at the G20 summit on Tuesday, he stressed that developed countries must fulfill their commitments regarding timely technology and financial support to developing nations. He said, "Our efforts are based on traditional Indian thought which is both progressive and balanced." Modi was stressing India's commitment to sharing its successful experiences with friendly countries, especially those in the Global South.

Climate Commitments by India

PM Modi said that India is the first G20 country to fulfill commitments as per the Paris Agreement before schedule. The Prime Minister mentioned the Varanasi Action Plan adopted at the New Delhi G20 summit, accelerating the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. In this context, he welcomed Brazil's presidency by having enshrined these goals and reiterated India's initiatives International Solar Alliance, One World-One Sun-One Grid, and the Global Bio-Fuel Alliance, as well on their way to ensuring a sustainable future.

Mission LiFE and Green Transition

In his address, Modi launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), which is a new initiative to be undertaken in the global pursuit of sustainable lifestyles. He pointed out that over the past ten years, India had constructed housing for more than 40 million families and provided a clean water supply to 120 million households in the last five years. This is India's realization of a "green transition" and has been characterized as a movement of the people, with citizens enrolled in sustainability.

Global Cooperation and Future Targets

This vision speech by the Prime Minister also talked about India's role in the global fight against climate, asking for greater international cooperation, although he asked for technology transfer and financial aid specifically from developed countries, much needed for developing countries that hope to meet their climate targets.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, on 'X', shared statements by Modi which reaffirmed India's proactive approach in dealing with climate change and its commitment to a sustainable global environment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the G20 summit was a testament to India's active contribution to global climate action. Highlighting sustainable development, transfer of technology, and financial support for developing countries, he took another step ahead for the cleanliness of the future, based on initiatives like Mission LiFE and the Varanasi Action Plan.