India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit

BBC NewsFriday, November 21, 2025 at 1:17:06 AM
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India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit
  • India has announced that it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many stakeholders express skepticism about the adequacy of its efforts at the COP30 climate summit.
  • The scrutiny of India's climate actions is critical as the country plays a significant role in global climate negotiations, and its commitments could influence international climate policies and agreements.
  • The ongoing COP30 discussions highlight broader concerns about the effectiveness of current climate strategies, including the exclusion of military emissions from climate reporting, which complicates the path to achieving global climate goals.
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