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Hours, before the G20 nations failed to come to an agreement on measures to address the problem at ministerial discussions in Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stated on Friday that climate action must follow the principle of "Ayodhya," or safeguarding the wellbeing of those at the bottom of the pyramid.
The Prime Minister said that developing nations in the Global South, which are particularly susceptible to the effects of the climate crisis, must be given priority in climate action. These nations account for 80% of the world's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
"We must take stronger action to fulfill our obligations under the Paris Agreement and the UN Climate Convention. This will be essential in assisting the Global South in achieving its developmental goals in a manner that is climate-friendly.
Hours, before the G20 nations failed to come to an agreement on measures to address the problem at ministerial discussions in Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stated on Friday that climate action must follow the principle of "Ayodhya," or safeguarding the wellbeing of those at the bottom of the pyramid.
The Prime Minister said that developing nations in the Global South, which are particularly susceptible to the effects of the climate crisis, must be given priority in climate action. These nations account for 80% of the world's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
