These structural measures will bolster India's climate change leadership
In 2008, India launched its National Action Plan on Climate Change in response to the finance minister's budget speech. The budget speech promoted responsible climate actions in the nation’s interest despite Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, focusing on clean technology, fuel regulations, solar energy, gas usage, carbon trading, greenfield cities, and more. The NAPCC featured eight National Missions as key components addressing climate change, energy efficiency, and natural resource conservation. India has bolstered its global climate justice efforts in the past 16 years through technology, information, programs, and funding sources, advancing its negotiation stance, including a new Climate Finance Taxonomy announced in 2024. This initiative, introduced by the finance minister, aims to channel investments towards activities aligned with India’s climate goals and resilience needs by clarifying climate risks and building resilience by guiding economic activities. These ad...