India frames climate change as shared challenge amid compensation row

India's government has framed climate change as a common challenge affecting all nations, while supporting calls for greater accountability from developed countries in combating the crisis. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said nations responsible for historical emissions must "take the lead" in supporting developing countries through financial assistance and technology transfer mechanisms.

The statement comes amid Nepal's push for compensation from high-emission nations, reflecting broader demands from vulnerable countries in South Asia and beyond. New Delhi's position aligns with longstanding arguments from the Global South that industrialized nations bear greater responsibility for addressing climate impacts.

Jaiswal emphasized that developed nations have both the capacity and historical obligation to mobilize resources for climate action in developing economies. The remarks underscore India's diplomatic stance on climate justice ahead of international negotiations on emissions reduction and climate finance commitments.

India, among the world's largest developing economies and increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts, has consistently advocated for equitable burden-sharing in global climate action frameworks. The country has emphasized that wealthy nations must support technology transfer and capacity-building to help emerging economies transition to sustainable development models.