World counts on India to mobilise credible actions to deliver on 2030 Agenda, Paris Agreement’: UN chief
2 years, 3 months ago

World counts on India to mobilise credible actions to deliver on 2030 Agenda, Paris Agreement’: UN chief

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UN chief on India: As India assumes the presidency of the G20, the world counts on it to mobilise credible actions to deliver on the 2030 Development Agenda and the Paris Climate Agreement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday. In his message to a special ‘India@75’ event on ‘Showcasing the India-UN Partnership in Action’, the UN chief underlined that as home to the largest youth generation in history, India will be decisive in the success of the Sustainable Development Goals. "Looking ahead, India, home to the largest youth generation in history will be decisive in the success of the Sustainable Development Goals, and reiterating Prime Minister Modi - as you reform the world transforms,” Guterres said. Mohammed, while delivering Guterres’ message at the event, said that as India assumes the presidency of the G20, “we count on you to mobilise credible actions to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, Addis Ababa agreement and the Paris Agreement.” Guterres said in his message that over the last 75 years India has achieved remarkable progress in equitable and sustainable development, lifting over 270 million people out of extreme poverty and rising to become the world's fifth largest economy.

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India pitches for $1.3 trillion in annual climate support for developing nations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India pitches for $1.3 trillion in annual climate support for developing nations

Live Mint  

Intervening on behalf of like-minded developing countries, India said that developed countries need to commit to provide and mobilise at least $1.3 trillion every year in the New Collective Quantified Goal till 2030. Developing countries require up to $1.5 trillion a year for their unique climate needs and net zero transition, according to various estimates. Also Read: COP29 stresses global …

US-India partnership to solve global challenges, advance growth: DFC official
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US-India partnership to solve global challenges, advance growth: DFC official

ABP News  

Washington, Sep 17 : India and the United States are working together to solve local and global problems, a senior American official said during her just-concluded trip to the South Asian country, according to a media release on Monday. Nisha Biswal, the US International Development Finance Corporation's Deputy Chief Executive Officer, during her travel to Mumbai and New Delhi from …

The road ahead for the UN: Reform or else perish
1 year ago

The road ahead for the UN: Reform or else perish

Hindustan Times  

In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, marked by transnational security challenges, technological disruptions, and a fragmented global supply chain, the architecture of international politics stands at a critical juncture. Amidst widespread polarisation and resurgent protectionism, coupled with the dire realities of the climate crisis, there is a pressing need for a comprehensive reassessment of our international institutions, most notably the United …

Dawn of a new multilateralism
1 year, 1 month ago

Dawn of a new multilateralism

Hindustan Times  

Today marks 365 days since India assumed the G20 presidency. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the G20 Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 9 Assuming the G20 Chair, India sought to offer the world an alternative to the status quo, a shift from GDP-centric to human-centric progress. Inclusivity also infused India’s domestic approach to G20, making …

G20 success: We must pursue promises of the New Delhi Declaration
1 year, 2 months ago

G20 success: We must pursue promises of the New Delhi Declaration

Live Mint  

Much has been said about the G20 processes in India over the past one year. Interestingly, as much as it was a spectacle to behold, given its variety of cultural performances, the G20 under India’s presidency was also hailed as a substantive victory for the country and the Global South. Through the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration, India has aimed at …

‘India Did Not Forget Us’: Leaders of Global South Thank New Delhi for Post-Pandemic Support
1 year, 3 months ago

‘India Did Not Forget Us’: Leaders of Global South Thank New Delhi for Post-Pandemic Support

News 18  

Guyana, St. Lucia, Bhutan, Maldives and Mauritius thanked India at the United Nations for casting the spotlight on Global South during G20 New Delhi and across multilateral forums and helping with their post-pandemic economic recovery. Guyanese foreign minister Hugh Todd said India now has a seat at the table and is taking nations of the Global South on board. Listen …

Dominica supports India's bid for permanent UNSC membership, calls Delhi 'very important global player'
1 year, 3 months ago

Dominica supports India's bid for permanent UNSC membership, calls Delhi 'very important global player'

India TV News  

India has emerged as a "very important global player" and deserves to be considered as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, said Dominica's Foreign Minister Vince Henderson on Saturday on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly. But I will say today that we believe that India is emerging as a very important …

From New Delhi to New York: Bring the G20 momentum to the UN
1 year, 3 months ago

From New Delhi to New York: Bring the G20 momentum to the UN

Hindustan Times  

A week ago, all eyes were on New Delhi as world leaders gathered under India’s presidency for the G20 summit. This is why India’s ambitious G20 programme this year, culminating in the timely New Delhi Declaration, has been so valuable. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres pointed out in New Delhi while paying tribute to India’s presidency, the G20 countries account …

New realities': PM pushes for UNSC seat
1 year, 3 months ago

New realities': PM pushes for UNSC seat

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a “human-centric vision” instead of a “GDP-centric approach”, expansion of permanent membership of the UN Security Council and a “future where not just the interests of countries are intertwined, but also where hearts are interconnected.” After the final session titled “One Future” on the last day of the G20 Summit, …

G20 Summit Delhi G20 Summit 2023 Green Development Pact To Digital Public Infra India Lists Key Achievements As G20 President
1 year, 4 months ago

G20 Summit Delhi G20 Summit 2023 Green Development Pact To Digital Public Infra India Lists Key Achievements As G20 President

ABP News  

As its term as G20 President nears its conclusion, India has outlined a series of key achievements during its tenure, emphasizing its commitment to a sustainable future, gender equality, and technological transformation. The G20 Leaders' Summit, a gathering of world leaders, began on Saturday with notable world leaders in attendance such as US President Joe Biden, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince …

Business News Highlights: India Launches India-Middle East- Europe Economic Corridor At G20
1 year, 4 months ago

Business News Highlights: India Launches India-Middle East- Europe Economic Corridor At G20

ABP News  

Business News Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's Business LIVE blog. New Delhi is all set to host the 18th G20 Leaders Summit from September 8 to 10, welcoming over 25 world leaders and various delegates at the Pragati Maidan venue. On Saturday, the global leaders will convene at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where they will join Prime …

‘Future Alliance’ part of India’s big G20 push
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Future Alliance’ part of India’s big G20 push

Hindustan Times  

The G20 summit under the Indian presidency is likely to see the emergence of an India-led multilateral and multi-stakeholder institution dedicated to taking the Indian experience of digital public infrastructure global — the One Future Alliance. OFA will aim to build capacity, provide funding, offer technical assistance and synergise global efforts in the domain of DPI and will be supplemented …

Keeping India out of UNSC will cast doubt on its credibility: Jaishankar
1 year, 4 months ago

Keeping India out of UNSC will cast doubt on its credibility: Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

Keeping India out of the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council will cast doubts on the credibility of the international organisation, external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said, adding that the country has demonstrated its “capability of helping” other nations through its G20 presidency. Speaking at an event titled ‘G20 Presidency & its Global Impact’ at Delhi …

Analysis | India stakes its G20 legacy on Global South imprint
1 year, 5 months ago

Analysis | India stakes its G20 legacy on Global South imprint

The Hindu  

As G20 negotiators led by Indian Sherpa Amitabh Kant continued discussions on the draft “Leader’s Declaration” for the Summit in September, the government is staking much of its resources on ensuring the membership of the African Union in the G20. India’s push to expanding the imprint of the Global South in the G20 body is also a way of diverting …

In G20, India is pushing for global cooperation
1 year, 5 months ago

In G20, India is pushing for global cooperation

Hindustan Times  

In December last year, India proudly assumed the G20 presidency for 2023, bringing together 19 members along with nine guest countries, three regional organisations, and 11 international organisations. India convened the Voice of the Global South Summit with 15 developing countries earlier in 2023, and is now piloting the G20 platform to resonate the Global South’s perspective, pushing for systems …

Joe Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent membership in reformed UN Security Council
1 year, 6 months ago

Joe Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent membership in reformed UN Security Council

Hindustan Times  

American President Joe Biden has reiterated US support for India's permanent membership in the reformed United Nations Security Council. "Sharing the view that global governance must be more inclusive and representative, President Biden reiterated US support for India's permanent membership on a reformed UN Security Council," the joint statement read. It further said, "In this context, President Biden welcomed India's …

India, U.S. cooperation will serve the global good, says joint statement
1 year, 6 months ago

India, U.S. cooperation will serve the global good, says joint statement

The Hindu  

Affirming a vision of the U.S. and India as among the closest partners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden on Thursday said that the diverse partnership between the two nations will serve the global good. The U.S.-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership are anchored in a new level of trust and mutual understanding and enriched by the warm …

World well short of pace needed to meet UN's 2030 sustainable development goals
1 year, 6 months ago

World well short of pace needed to meet UN's 2030 sustainable development goals

The Hindu  

The world is falling well short of the progress needed to meet the United Nations' sustainable development goals by 2030 in areas ranging from poverty to clean energy to biodiversity, with a growing gap between wealthy and developing nations, according to a report Tuesday from the nonprofit tracking the goals. “And there’s actually a risk that the gap between rich …

India's commitment to sustainable development manifests in progress on SDGs
1 year, 6 months ago

India's commitment to sustainable development manifests in progress on SDGs

Deccan Chronicle  

Advancing on the ladder of attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is a globally recognized benchmark. The Swachh Bharat Mission and the Jal Jeevan Mission, which were launched in 2014 and 2019 respectively, have been instrumental in driving social wellbeing in India. At the time of its implementation in 2014, the Swachh Bharat Mission sought to provide safe sanitation …

Development core issue for Global South: PM Modi at G20
1 year, 6 months ago

Development core issue for Global South: PM Modi at G20

Hindustan Times  

A G20 development ministers’ meeting on Monday was unable to agree on a consensus outcome document because of differences over the Ukraine crisis, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought collective action to implement the Sustainable Development Goals and to ensure no one is left behind. The G20 development ministers’ meeting, chaired by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, focused on …

Mobilise G20 to propel long-delayed UN reform
1 year, 6 months ago

Mobilise G20 to propel long-delayed UN reform

Hindustan Times  

The central contradiction of our times is the persistence of nation-States on the one hand and the compulsions imposed by an increasingly globalised and deeply interconnected world on the other. Despite cyber security threats impacting countries worldwide, there is no set of commonly agreed norms, let alone legally enforceable international agreements. In 2004, a major initiative was launched to achieve …

The world has welcomed India’s G20 agenda because it signals inclusivity, says UNDP’s Noda
1 year, 8 months ago

The world has welcomed India’s G20 agenda because it signals inclusivity, says UNDP’s Noda

The Hindu  

India’s G20 Presidency is significant as it has come at a time of unprecedented global uncertainty aggravated by the war in Ukraine, a compounding cost-of-living crisis due to the war, tightening financial conditions, and unsustainable debt burdens, in the backdrop of an escalating climate crisis, said Shoko Noda, Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme India. “We are very encouraged how …

Success in facing climate crisis will depend on ‘ability of India to lead…’ : US
1 year, 8 months ago

Success in facing climate crisis will depend on ‘ability of India to lead…’ : US

Hindustan Times  

The success of the world in combating the climate crisis will in part depend on decisions taken by India, a senior US official has said, as he vowed to work with New Delhi and other countries in achieving the ambitious targets. The success of the world in facing the climate crisis will in part depend on decisions taken by India, …

G20 sherpa meeting to discuss growth priorities, challenges
1 year, 9 months ago

G20 sherpa meeting to discuss growth priorities, challenges

Live Mint  

The second G20 sherpa meeting under India's presidency will kick off in Kerala on Thursday where over 120 delegates will discuss development priorities and global challenges over four days, an official statement said. The meeting at Kumarakom in the south Indian state, to be chaired by India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, will see multilateral discussions on G20’s economic and developmental …

'UN failed to address political, economical aspirations': At G20, India echoes to bring urgent reforms
1 year, 10 months ago

'UN failed to address political, economical aspirations': At G20, India echoes to bring urgent reforms

India TV News  

G20 Meeting: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has again reiterated to bring an urgent reform in the United Nations, noting the swift transition in dynamics of world politics in the last few decades. Speaking at the much-touted G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Thursday, the minister underscored that the current global architecture is in its 8th decade and the fact the …

India's G20 Presidency a real opportunity for it to share lessons from global South with others: UN official
1 year, 10 months ago

India's G20 Presidency a real opportunity for it to share lessons from global South with others: UN official

Firstpost  

New York: India’s role as the G20 chair is a “real opportunity” for it to share lessons from the global South with the rest of the world, a top UN Women official has said, as she voiced appreciation for New Delhi placing issues of women-led development and gender equality as the centrepiece of its presidency of the grouping. “I see …

Budget 2023 | India has made significant progress in many SDGs: Finance Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 | India has made significant progress in many SDGs: Finance Minister

The Hindu  

India has made significant progress in many Sustainable Development Goals and the per capita income has increased to ₹1.97 lahks, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on February 1. According to the Center for Science and Environment’s 'State of India’s Environment Report 2022', the country's overall SDG score was 66 out of 100. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with its …

Developed world hasn't acted on $100bn/year climate finance pledge; multilateral financial bodies need to be transformed: Amitabh Kant
1 year, 11 months ago

Developed world hasn't acted on $100bn/year climate finance pledge; multilateral financial bodies need to be transformed: Amitabh Kant

The Hindu  

India's G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant on January 30 said the developed world has not helped the developing countries with $100 billion of climate finance per year, despite committing to it way back in 2009. Explained | All about the G20: History of the forum and India’s presidency "If India has to go for climate change, the developed world has to …

Voice of Global South Summit, a signpost to next G20 Summit
1 year, 11 months ago

Voice of Global South Summit, a signpost to next G20 Summit

Hindustan Times  

While defining the thrust of India's G20 presidency, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has often talked about India serving as “the voice of the Global South.” Acting on this concept, the government took the decision to convene a virtual summit of developing countries on 12–13 January 2023 and christened it as the “Voice of the Global South Summit.” It was …

India To Take Up Developmental Issues Facing Global South At G-20 Meetings: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 11 months ago

India To Take Up Developmental Issues Facing Global South At G-20 Meetings: Nirmala Sitharaman

ABP News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that India will take up developmental issues of the Global South at the meetings of the G-20 countries emphasising that there should not be any first world or third world, but only one world having a common future, the PTI reported. Addressing the ministerial session at the Global South Summit, Sitharaman said …

India to take up development issues facing Global South at G-20 meetings: Sitharaman
1 year, 11 months ago

India to take up development issues facing Global South at G-20 meetings: Sitharaman

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India will take up developmental issues of the Global South at the meetings of the G-20 countries emphasising that there should not be any first world or third world, but only one world having a common future. Addressing the ministerial session at the Global South Summit, she said India will use the G-20 Presidency to encourage collective solutions …

How India should approach permanent membership of the Security Council and UN reforms
2 years ago

How India should approach permanent membership of the Security Council and UN reforms

Firstpost  

India, as the chair of G20, can seek out the other aspirants of UNSC permanent membership like Brazil, Japan, Germany and South Africa to chip in together. Interviewed by national broadcaster ORF, he said, “ You will have a situation when the world’s most populous country is not among the permanent members of the security council”, and asked, “What does …

India’s G20 Presidency: The Roadmap Ahead - News18
2 years, 1 month ago

India’s G20 Presidency: The Roadmap Ahead - News18

News 18  

India assuming G20 presidency on 1 December 2022 is set to deliver the shared objectives of this inter-governmental organisation, which incorporates around 80 percent of world GDP, 75 percent of world trade, and 60 percent of world population. Hence, India as G20 president needs to prioritise four key issues to steer the trajectory of inclusive global development in the days …

India aims to achieve net-zero emissions target in 50 years
2 years, 1 month ago

India aims to achieve net-zero emissions target in 50 years

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India on Monday submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change its long-term plan to achieve the net-zero target by 2070, emphasising climate justice, sustainable lifestyles and equity. Under the Paris Agreement, countries are required to submit long-term low-emission action plans to help achieve the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius as …

Rich nations must take lead, says India on raising ambition at COP27
2 years, 1 month ago

Rich nations must take lead, says India on raising ambition at COP27

Firstpost  

A key theme at COP27 is a call for rich nations, responsible for a large share of historical emissions and global warming, to deliver technology and finance to help developing and poor countries fight climate change New Delhi: India on Monday firmly resisted calls for developing countries to raise ambitions at the ongoing UN climate summit in Egypt, saying “goalposts …

India Submits Long-term Strategy to Achieve Net-Zero Target by 2070
2 years, 1 month ago

India Submits Long-term Strategy to Achieve Net-Zero Target by 2070

News 18  

India on Monday submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change its long-term plan to achieve the net-zero target by 2070, emphasising climate justice, sustainable lifestyles and equity. Under the Paris Agreement, countries are required to submit long-term low-emission action plans to help achieve the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius as compared to …

COP27: India Releases Its Long-Term Low Emissions And Development Strategies
2 years, 1 month ago

COP27: India Releases Its Long-Term Low Emissions And Development Strategies

ABP News  

COP27: India released its Long-Term Low Emissions and Development Strategies in the second week of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt. UNFCCC report on LT-LEDS According to a UNFCCC report published on October 26, as many as 53 countries had submitted their long-term low-emission development strategies to the secretariat, as of September 23, 2022. …

EAM S Jaishankar reiterates India’s demand to expand UNSC
2 years, 2 months ago

EAM S Jaishankar reiterates India’s demand to expand UNSC

Op India  

India has been advocating for reforms in the United Nations Security Council for a while now. The United Nations Security Council is one of the six main bodies of the UN, consisting of 15 members. The External Affairs Minister also emphasized that the UN Security Council has not adequately assisted certain nations in dealing with their challenges. To note, on …

EAM delivers a timely message
2 years, 3 months ago

EAM delivers a timely message

Hindustan Times  

India’s statement at the United Nations General Assembly has emphasised the need to respond to the challenges brought on by a rapidly changing world order, including the necessity to push ahead with long-pending reforms of the UN and its various bodies. On Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the minister made it clear that India stands firmly on the side of peace, …

Explained | India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution to combat climate change
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained | India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution to combat climate change

The Hindu  

The story so far: In August 2022, India formally updated its nationally determined contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change which was made on October 2, 2015. According to India’s 2015 NDC, the country had announced that it will work towards improving the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% below the 2005 level, by 2030. Other …

Framing a road map for climate goal
2 years, 5 months ago

Framing a road map for climate goal

Hindustan Times  

Three months before the world assembles at Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt for the Conference of the Parties-27, India, on Wednesday, updated its Nationally Determined Contribution, a set of long-term goals to cut carbon emissions and adapt to climate impacts. As promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP-26 in Glasgow last year, India aims to cut the total amount …

India contributes $800,000 towards efforts to continue to expand use of Hindi at United Nations
2 years, 7 months ago

India contributes $800,000 towards efforts to continue to expand use of Hindi at United Nations

Firstpost  

India has been partnering with the UN Department of Global Communications since 2018 by providing an extra-budgetary contribution to mainstream and consolidate news and multimedia content of DGC in Hindi language India has contributed USD 800,000 towards efforts to continue to expand the use of Hindi in the United Nations. India’s Deputy Permanent Representative R. Ravindra handed over the cheque …

India on track to meet Paris climate deal goals; developed nations must provide finance to reduce emissions, says Centre
2 years, 9 months ago

India on track to meet Paris climate deal goals; developed nations must provide finance to reduce emissions, says Centre

Firstpost  

MoS for environment Ashwini Kumar Choubey was replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha on whether the Centre has issued any notice to the big oil and gas companies regarding the process of making the country carbon free New Delhi: India is on track to meet its nationally determined contributions which are compatible with a well below two degree …

India votes against U.N. draft resolution on climate change
3 years ago

India votes against U.N. draft resolution on climate change

The Hindu  

India on Monday voted against a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council linking climate to security, saying it was an attempt to shift climate talks from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to the Security Council and a “step backward” for collective action on the issue. Developing and ‘least developed’ countries had worked, over the last …

The numbers game: The Hindu Editorial on COP26 United Nations climate meeting at Glasgow
3 years, 1 month ago

The numbers game: The Hindu Editorial on COP26 United Nations climate meeting at Glasgow

The Hindu  

The 26th United Nations Conference of Parties in Glasgow, Scotland may not have a significant outcome as yet in sight. Prior to the summit, there was a frantic attempt by leaders of western countries, particularly the United States and summit host the United Kingdom, to have most countries agree on a mid-century net zero goal, or when emissions dip to …

India demands $1 trillion as ‘climate finance’
3 years, 1 month ago

India demands $1 trillion as ‘climate finance’

The Hindu  

India has demanded a trillion dollars over the next decade from developed countries to adapt to, and mitigate, the challenges arising from global warming, and has kept this as a condition for delivering on climate commitments made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a senior official who is part of ongoing climate agreement negotiations in Glasgow told The Hindu. India’s five-fold …

India Largely on Track to Meet Its Paris Climate Agreement Targets, Says New Report
3 years, 2 months ago

India Largely on Track to Meet Its Paris Climate Agreement Targets, Says New Report

News 18  

India is largely on track to meet, and even exceed, its Paris Climate Agreement targets, said a new report by an international non-profit environmental organisation on Wednesday. India is key to a successful outcome at the global climate negotiations beginning next week in Glasgow, just as it was during the Paris talks six years ago, the NRDC report said. India …

India largely on track to meet and even exceed its Paris Climate Agreement targets, says new report
3 years, 2 months ago

India largely on track to meet and even exceed its Paris Climate Agreement targets, says new report

Firstpost  

‘The Road from Paris: India’s Progress Towards its Climate Pledge’ review report, however, said that some more work needs to be done on its goal of creating an additional carbon sink India is largely on track to meet, and even exceed, its Paris Climate Agreement targets, said a new report by an international nonprofit environmental organization on Wednesday. ‘The Road …

India to take up issues including terrorism, vaccines, climate change at UN General Assembly
3 years, 3 months ago

India to take up issues including terrorism, vaccines, climate change at UN General Assembly

India Today  

India will use its voice at the high-level United Nations General Assembly to forcefully take up global issues such as terrorism, climate change, equitable and affordable access to vaccines, Indo-Pacific and UN reforms, the country’s envoy to the world organisation has said. Apart from the Covid-19 pandemic and its humanitarian impact, other issues likely to dominate the high-level segment of …

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