Modi calls for global cooperation on sustainability at G20 summit

At the G20 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for global cooperation on sustainability. He noted that India is the first G20 nation to meet its Paris Agreement goals early, having achieved 200 Gigawatts of its 500 Gigawatt renewable energy target for 2030. Modi emphasized the importance of affordable climate finance for energy transition, especially for developing countries. He highlighted India's efforts, including a large solar rooftop program that has registered about 10 million families. He also mentioned the Varanasi Action Plan, which aims to accelerate Sustainable Development Goals. Modi reported significant achievements in housing, clean water, cooking fuel, and sanitation for millions of families in India over the past decade.