At the opening of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago commended India and China for their transformative roles in the global clean energy revolution. He said both nations have embraced climate action decisively, helping to make renewable technologies more accessible and affordable around the world.
Highlighting China’s contribution, do Lago noted that the country’s combination of technological prowess, large-scale production, and cost efficiency has significantly advanced global progress toward clean energy systems. “China’s leadership in manufacturing electric vehicles, solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries has reshaped the global market. Their scale has dramatically reduced the price of essential green technologies,” he stated.
He added that this price reduction has had ripple effects across developing nations. “If solar panels now cost ninety percent less than they did years ago, it’s largely because of China’s scale and innovation. This allows developing countries to allocate fewer resources while achieving more in their renewable energy goals,” he explained.
Do Lago also acknowledged India’s growing influence in the global energy transition. He praised the country’s engineers and companies for advancing clean energy technologies and fostering sustainable practices. “India mirrors China’s direction—its brilliant innovators and entrepreneurs are driving meaningful progress,” he said, describing both nations as the dual engines of affordable climate transformation.
The COP30 President emphasized that India and China’s joint efforts would continue to shape the global energy future, lowering transition costs for all nations. Their leadership, he said, demonstrates the power of emerging economies in addressing climate change through innovation and cooperation.
The climate summit, marking ten years since the Paris Agreement, is unfolding amid heightened global tensions, economic instability, and wavering commitments from developed nations. With the United States’ past withdrawal and current uncertainties surrounding global cooperation, achieving an ambitious outcome at COP30 is seen as crucial for restoring trust in international climate efforts.
As nations prepare their next set of climate targets—Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2031–2035—India is expected to present its updated NDCs and National Adaptation Plan. Representing India, Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to multilateralism and called for developed countries to accelerate emission cuts and fulfill their climate finance pledges.
