India flags mitigation gap by rich nations in 2031-35 climate plan
India has raised its climate targets for the 2031-2035 period, emphasizing the need for adequate climate finance from developed nations. The country aims to achieve significant reductions in emissions and increase its reliance on non-fossil fuel energy sources. However, India warns that without sufficient international support, these commitments may not be met, undermining global climate goals.
- ▪India has flagged a 'mitigation ambition gap' by developed countries in its climate plan submitted to the UNFCCC.
- ▪The country has committed to achieving around 60% of its electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2035.
- ▪India's updated estimates indicate a financing need of $5.012 trillion to $6.852 trillion by 2030 for implementing its climate commitments.
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India flags mitigation gap by rich nations in 2031-35 climate planHT reported on March 26 that the Cabinet has approved enhanced climate targets for the 2031-2035 period under the Paris Agreement, raising its commitments on emissions, clean energy, and forestsPublished on: Apr 28, 2026 10:45 AM ISTBy Jayashree Nandi, New DelhiShare viaCopy link India has flagged “mitigation ambition gap” by developed countries in its climate plan for the 2031-35 period submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, pointing out that achieving the targets laid out in this, for India and other developing countries, is contingent on the availability of adequate climate finance.India has articulated that India’s NDC is guided by the vision of Vikshit Bharat by 2047.
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