India signs climate pact along with over 170 states at UN

April 22, 2016 22:41

India today signed the historic Paris climate agreement here along with more than 170 nations, marking a significant step that has brought together

developing and developed nations for beginning work on cutting

down greenhouse gas emissions to combat global warming.

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar signed the agreement in the UN General Assembly hall at a high-level ceremony hosted by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The ceremony was attended by heads of government, ministers, corporate leaders and artists.

"This is a moment in history. Today you are signing a new covenant with the future," Ban said, adding that, "We are in a race against time."

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