UN Climate Chief Backs Modi’s Clean Energy Remarks Amid Oil Price Shock

UN climate chief Simon Stiell called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks “very salient”, saying clean energy investments helped India withstand the oil price shock. Stiell said fossil fuel import costs are driving inflation across economies worldwide. Stiell also welcomed India’s <b>Green Energy Corridor</b>, describing it as a major step that could benefit the country’s people and economy. He highlighted the role of renewable energy, stronger electricity grids and battery storage in reducing energy bills and pollution. The comments came during COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.