Developed nations have a special responsibility in bridging the gap between climate ambition and financing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, noting that India’s BRICS presidency next year will have a “humanity first” approach.
“Just as, during our chairmanship, we gave breadth to the G-20, gave priority to the issues of the Global South in the agenda, similarly, during our chairmanship of BRICS, we will take this forum forward in the spirit of people-centricity and humanity first,” he said.
“For India, climate justice is not an option, but a moral duty. India believes that without technology transfer and affordable financing to countries in need, climate action will remain confined to climate talks,” he said. – PTI
