Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the Bharat Climate Forum 2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing that climate action is not a constraint but a strategic opportunity. He highlighted India’s civilizational ethos in sustainability, called for homegrown clean technologies, and reaffirmed India’s commitment to inclusive growth and energy security.
At the Bharat Climate Forum 2026 held in New Delhi, Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered a powerful inaugural address, underscoring India’s vision of climate action as a driver of opportunity rather than limitation. He stressed that India’s approach to sustainability is deeply rooted in its civilizational ethos, which values harmony with nature.
The Vice President called for homegrown clean technologies to power India’s development, aligning with the nation’s goals of achieving net zero by 2070 and advancing toward a developed economy by 2047. He emphasized that climate action must be seen as a pathway to inclusive growth, energy security, and resilience, rather than a burden.
The Bharat Climate Forum 2026, themed “From India to the World: Climate Solutions That Work”, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, financiers, and innovators to discuss actionable pathways for scaling clean technology, mobilizing climate finance, and embedding resilience into India’s growth model.
Key Highlights:
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Climate Action Vision: Opportunity for inclusive growth, not a constraint.
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Civilizational Ethos: India’s sustainability rooted in harmony with nature.
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Clean Technology: Call for indigenous innovations to drive development.
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Global Goals: Net zero by 2070; developed economy by 2047.
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Forum Theme: “From India to the World: Climate Solutions That Work.”
Sources: PublicNow press release, Bharat Climate Forum updates, Sansad TV coverage