India Backs Brazil’s COP30 Presidency, Highlights ’Just Transition’ Win
Belém, Brazil - November 23, 2025 – India has expressed strong support for Brazil’s leadership of COP30, the annual united Nations Climate change Conference which concluded in Belém on November 21st, and voiced satisfaction with key outcomes from the summit, including the establishment of a “Just Transition Mechanism.”
According to an official statement released following the conclusion of the conference, india “sincerely hopes in the spirit of international cooperation that promises made 33 years ago in Rio would now be fulfilled due to the first steps parties have taken in Belem.”
The Just Transition Mechanism was hailed as a “notable milestone” expected to help operationalize equity and climate justice at both global and national levels.
India also welcomed the opportunity to discuss “Unilateral Trade-Restrictive Climate Measures,” noting these measures are increasingly impacting developing countries and violate the principles of equity and “CBDR-RC” (Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities) enshrined in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. New Delhi stressed the need to address these issues openly, stating that the COP30 negotiations marked a “beginning here to reverse this trend.”
The statement reiterated India’s commitment to climate action based on scientific evidence and equitable principles, emphasizing that the burden of climate change mitigation should not fall disproportionately on those least responsible for the problem. It also highlighted the need for increased global support for vulnerable populations, especially in the Global South, to protect themselves from the escalating impacts of climate change.
India reaffirmed its commitment to a rules-based, equitable global order that respects national sovereignty and pledged to continue working with all parties to ensure climate ambition is inclusive, just, and equitable.
The COP30 summit, which brought together negotiators from 194 countries, was extended into Saturday due to disruptions caused by a fire at the main venue on November 20th, which resulted in non-burn injuries to 27 people.
India concluded its statement by expressing gratitude to Brazil and the international community and calling for collective effort to build a future defined by fairness,solidarity,and shared prosperity.
