During the US-India Forum on Decarbonising Pathways, Mr. Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, commended India for its significant role in adopting renewable energy. He emphasized the importance of increased cooperation between New Delhi and Washington to combat climate change effectively. Mr. Garcetti stressed the urgent need to implement clean energy solutions to support sustainable economic development and safeguard vulnerable communities.
Speaking about the strong partnership between the United States and India, Mr. Garcetti expressed confidence in India’s progress in renewable energy. He emphasized that both developed and developing nations share a collective responsibility in addressing climate change. Drawing from his experience as the former mayor of Los Angeles, Mr. Garcetti highlighted successful strategies for deploying clean energy reliably and affordably to mitigate climate risks and advance sustainable development goals.