03 July 2025: The Hindu Editorial
1. On the Shifting Sands of Climate Diplomacy
Source – Page 6, The Hindu Editorial Section
| Topic: GS Paper 3 (Environment and Climate Change), GS Paper 2 (International Relations) |
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Subheadings & Key Points:
Global Climate Diplomacy: Recent Shifts
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Developed nations are increasingly focusing on domestic transitions rather than fulfilling historical climate finance commitments.
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The U.S. and EU have shifted toward green protectionism via carbon border adjustment mechanisms.
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Developing countries like India face mounting pressure to scale up climate commitments amid limited financial and technological support.
India’s Position and Challenges
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India has maintained its stand on “common but differentiated responsibilities” (CBDR).
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Pressures to announce net-zero timelines and reduce coal reliance contradict its development needs.
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The editorial urges India to strengthen its global leadership in clean energy innovation without compromising energy security.
Equity and Justice in Climate Finance
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The climate finance architecture lacks equity — actual disbursements fall far short of the $100 billion/year pledge.
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The Global South demands more grants and tech transfers, not loans.
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The editorial warns against a “blame game” and urges collective accountability and fairness.
Way Forward
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India’s strategic engagement with multilateral platforms like G-20 and BRICS can recalibrate climate priorities.
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Push for a robust Loss and Damage Fund operational framework at the next COP.
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Balance between development goals and environmental responsibilities should remain central.
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Practice Question: Global climate diplomacy is increasingly becoming a terrain of geopolitical contestation rather than cooperation.” Discuss this trend and evaluate how India can navigate its climate commitments amidst this environment. (250 words) |
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