PM Modi speaks at UN Climate Change Conference

November 30, 2015 23:51

Prime Minister Modi spoke at the UN climate change conference is

"Over the next few days we will decide the fate of this planet," PM Modi said.

"We need a genuine global partnership. Democratic India must grow rapidly to meet energy needs of everyone," he added.

"We hope advanced nations will assume ambitious targets and pursue them sincerely. Developed countries must fulfil responsibilities to make clean energy available to everyone over the world. They must do this in credible and transparent manner," he said echoing an earlier speech he made directed at the developed nations.

"India is guided by our ancient belief that people & planet are inseparable; that human well being and Nature are indivisible," the PM said.

"By 2030 we will reduce emissions by 35% of 2005 levels, & 40% of our installed capacity will be from non fossil fuels," the PM promised.

"Will achieve it by expanding renewable energy, for eg. by adding 175 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2022," he added.

"We are reducing dependence on fossil fuels through levies & reduction in subsidies, switching sources where possible," he stated.

"We look to the developed countries to mobilize 100 billion US Dollars annually by 2020 for mitigation and adaptation. We will succeed if we have the wisdom to craft a collective partnership that balances responsibilities & capabilities," the PM said.

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