India emerges as inspiration for nations when it comes to tackling climate issues: Kirti Vardhan Singh

New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh said India has emerged as an inspiration for nations around the world when it comes to tackling global issues about climate action, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

Addressing the inaugural session today at the national level workshop on National Adaptation Plan (NAP) on Climate Change, here, Mr Vardhan said,”India’s ambition to achieve developed nation status by 2047 is fundamentally anchored in the vision of inclusive and sustainable development”.

The Minister emphasised that India aims to develop a “comprehensive and inclusive Adaptation Plan” that aligns with sustainable development goals and ensures climate resilience for all regions and sectors.

He mentioned that India’s National Adaptation Plan is not just a document but a dynamic process, evolving with time, driven by science and innovation.

“It will contribute to building resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate-related risks across various sectors such as agriculture, water resources, the Himalayan region, coastal regions, health, disaster management etc., the Minister added.

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised the workshop at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under the ongoing Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme.

Speaking at the event, Secretary , MoEFCC Tanmay Kumar, emphasized that India’s adaptation plan would be guided by the latest climate data, validated research and risk assessments and aligned with existing policies and programmes.

He also emphasized upon the ‘Mission LiFE’, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for adopting environment-friendly lifestyle as an important step in combating climate change.

“The role of ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’, launched by the Prime Minister, was also emphasized in combating Climate Change,” he said.

Speaking at workshop, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in India, Dr. Angela Lusigi, emphasized the critical role of the NAP in embedding climate adaptation across key sectors in India.

She also highlighted that the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) is more than a policy document – it serves as a strategic roadmap to build climate resilience and ensure sustainable development.

The workshop focused on engaging stakeholders in identifying sectoral adaptation priorities and understanding regional vulnerabilities across key sectors, namely water, agriculture, disaster management & infrastructure resilience, health, forests, ecosystems & biodiversity.

The consultation also explored cross-cutting themes, including gender, traditional knowledge, and technology in adaptation strategies.