India stresses equity and CBDR-RC at COP30 Leaders' Summit in Belém; joins Tropical Forests Forever Facility as observer
India's Ambassador to Brazil Dinesh Bhatia delivered India's National Statement at the Leaders' Summit of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on 7 November 2025, and India joined Brazil's Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an Observer.
Summary
India's COP30 statement reiterated climate action based on equity and Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC), principles adopted at the Rio Summit 33 years ago, and urged developed countries to cut emissions faster and deliver promised support. It said India reduced the emission intensity of its GDP by 36% between 2005 and 2020, that non-fossil sources are over 50% of installed power capacity, and that the International Solar Alliance unites over 120 countries. COP30 is being held in Belém from 10 to 21 November 2025, on the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement.
Key facts
- Delivered by
- Dinesh Bhatia, Ambassador to Brazil
- Date
- 7 Nov 2025, COP30 Leaders' Summit
- COP30
- Belém, Brazil, 10–21 Nov 2025
- TFFF
- India joined as Observer
- Emission intensity
- Down 36% (2005–2020)
- Non-fossil capacity
- Over 50% of installed power capacity
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who delivered India's National Statement at the Leaders' Summit of COP30 in Belém on 7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dinesh Bhatia, Ambassador of India to Brazil
India's Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, delivered the National Statement at the Leaders' Summit on 7 November 2025.
In what capacity did India join Brazil's Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) at COP30?
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Correct answer: C — Observer
India welcomed Brazil's initiative to set up the TFFF and joined the Facility as an Observer.
According to India's National Statement at COP30, by how much did India reduce the emission intensity of its GDP between 2005 and 2020?
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Correct answer: B — 36%
The statement said India reduced the emission intensity of GDP by 36% between 2005 and 2020. 50% refers to the non-fossil share of installed power capacity.