Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's per-capita carbon emissions remain below half the global average, defending developing nations from blame in climate talks. Speaking at a conference in New Delhi, he highlighted India's early fulfillment of Paris Agreement commitments and pointed to renewable energy gains, including rooftop solar on 50 lakh households and a metro network exceeding 1,000 km. The speech also stressed equity, noting developed nations have six times higher per-capita emissions. India cited a 200 million ton reduction in emissions from solar alone and a 950% rise in EV sales over 12 years. The remarks frame climate action around per-capita responsibility, a key negotiating stance for emerging economies.
