Modi inaugurates NGT climate conference, underscores global inequality

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a major climate conference organized by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), using the platform to highlight what he characterized as climate inequality between developed and developing economies.

The inaugural session was attended by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav, Attorney General R. Venkataramani, and NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, underscoring the high-level government and judicial attention accorded to the proceedings.

The Prime Minister's remarks centered on the disparity in historical emissions and climate commitments, a recurring theme in India's international climate negotiations. The conference provided a significant platform for discussing India's approach to environmental jurisprudence and climate policy as the country continues to balance development imperatives with environmental sustainability.

The NGT, India's specialized tribunal for environmental matters, has increasingly taken on a prominent role in adjudicating climate-related disputes and environmental violations. The conference reflects growing attention to legal and judicial frameworks in addressing India's climate challenges.