Indian envoy T.S. Tirumurti stated that large gaps still existed in climate action engagement from the side of developed nations. He was addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on climate change. "Large gap still exists on climate action commitments of developed countries to provide $100 billion for developing nations. This amount is less than what the National Football League (NFL) earns on media rights," he said, reported news agency ANI. Developed nations had pledged, ahead of the Paris agreement, to provide $100 billion a year from 2020 to support poorer nations when it comes to climate action; however, as per a recent Oxfam report, there is a deficit of almost $25 billion. "India supports member-states driven process in interest of developing countries. A few should not decide for all," said Tirumurti.
Large gap still exists on climate action commitment of developed countries to provide USD 100 billion for developing. This amount is less than what NFL earns on media rights: TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Rep to UN on Climate Action at UNGA76 pic.twitter.com/PC9n8Ic7A7
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India has been bringing up the need to tackle climate change on the global arena. On September 28, the country had underscored the need to ensure that nations take their obligations seriously to combat climate change with the urgency it deserves. Tirumurti had then said India was doing its part to combat climate change with determination and focus, and in the spirit of South-South cooperation. "We need to accost immediately the reality of climate change and ensure that in the spirit of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities, countries take their obligations seriously and meet their commitments and contributions to combat climate change with the urgency it deserves," he said. "India is doing its part to combat climate change with determination and focus and in the spirit of South-South cooperation," he said.
