Germany’s Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, has emphasized that cooperation between New Delhi and Berlin will play a decisive role in carrying forward the commitments and outcomes agreed at COP30. Speaking at the high-level “Climate Talks” session hosted by the German Embassy, Ackermann highlighted that the long-standing partnership between the two countries is now entering a phase of deeper implementation under the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership.
Referencing the recent meeting between India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider in Belem, he noted that both sides have expanded the scope of engagement across climate resilience, renewable transition, and ecosystem protection. As part of this effort, Germany has introduced a new IKI Large Grant program tailored specifically for India. The initiative will support India’s upcoming National Adaptation Plan and help strengthen the resilience of forests, biodiversity networks, and vulnerable ecosystems.
Ackermann also underlined the importance of multilateral responsibility, recalling that Germany surpassed its international climate finance commitments in 2024. Berlin contributed more than $12.7 billion, including around $6.6 billion in direct budgetary support, exceeding its pledged annual contribution of at least $6 billion. He stressed that COP30 clearly demonstrated that climate change cannot be addressed by nations acting alone, with the “Global Mutirao”—a collective-effort decision adopted in Belem—symbolizing the spirit of shared accountability.
During the event, Arunabha Ghosh, CEO of CEEW and South Asia Envoy to COP30, said this year’s conference marked a turning point by shifting focus from negotiating principles to implementing real solutions. He stressed that adaptation and resilience must be shaped by local realities across diverse nations such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. Ghosh argued that meaningful climate action cannot follow a uniform template and must give countries the flexibility to prioritize what matters most to their communities.
Calling multilateralism imperfect but essential, he said securing even a partial agreement at COP30 was necessary to show that global cooperation remains achievable. He added that a just transition must center people, ensuring that communities dependent on coal and other traditional sectors are not left behind. Ghosh emphasized that technology co-development, cross-border investments, and fairer trade practices can accelerate climate ambition far more effectively than debate alone.
COP30, held in Belem and marking ten years since the Paris Agreement, concluded with a renewed global push to triple funding for developing nations, strengthen adaptation measures, and support workers and communities shifting toward clean-energy pathways.
