India Stresses Equity and Public Climate Finance at COP31 Conference in Turkiye

India highlighted the urgent need for equity in climate action to ensure <b>no one is left behind</b> at the ongoing COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkiye. The official opening statement was delivered by Narendra Bhooshan, secretary with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The country reaffirmed its commitment to addressing adaptation needs and just transition challenges, particularly for the Global South. India emphasized that public finance from developed nations remains central to catalysing climate action and strengthening adaptation finance flows. India underscored the fundamental importance of Article 9.1 of the 2015 Paris Agreement, which outlines developed countries' obligations to provide financial resources. The <b>premier climate summit</b>, which opened on Monday, is scheduled to continue through November 20.