India's Path to Clean Development: A New Hope for the Global South

Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland emphasizes that while India isn't historically responsible for the climate crisis, it shouldn't adopt the polluting practices of the West. Instead, India has the chance to lead a just and equitable energy transition and become a model for the Global South with innovative, clean development strategies.

India, despite not being historically responsible for the climate crisis, should avoid replicating the polluting practices of the West, stated Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland.

In an interview with PTI, Scotland highlighted that India could spearhead a fair and equitable energy transition by leveraging its expertise and technology within the 56-nation Commonwealth, representing 2.7 billion people.

She pointed out that while India grapples with severe climate impact, it has the potential to exemplify a clean and safe development model, serving as a beacon of hope for the Global South.

(With inputs from agencies.)