Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has said that global challenges like climate change and environmental degradation can be countered only through a spirit of cooperation, collaboration and commitment. He was addressing the closing ceremony at the G20 Climate and Environmental Sustainability Working Group Ministerial Meeting in South Africa today. In his remarks, Mr. Yadav stated that it is the responsibility of G20 Nations which represent over 80 per cent of the Global GDP and human population to work together as a team to address the developmental needs of the Global South. He added that the approach to deal with diverse environmental issues has to be pragmatic and inspiring.

Recounting India’s achievements in Climate Change adaptation, Mr Yadav informed that the country has raised its non-fossil electric generation capacity to over 50 per cent in this year. He added that the installed solar capacity of the nation grew from 2.8 Giga Watts in 2014 to 127 Giga Watt in 2025, registering an increase of 45 times in the last 11 years.