India highlights “mitigation ambition gap” by developed countries while outlining its 2031–35 climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
April 28, 2026: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has received India’s updated climate plan for 2031–35, in which the country has flagged a “mitigation ambition gap” by developed nations. India argues that its ability to meet enhanced targets depends heavily on adequate climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity-building support from advanced economies.
Under the new commitments, India aims to achieve around 60% non-fossil fuel-based power capacity by 2035, reduce emissions intensity of GDP by 47% from 2005 levels, and create an additional carbon sink of 3.5 to 4 billion tonnes of CO₂ through expanded forest and tree cover. These goals are aligned with its long-term vision of becoming a developed nation under Viksit Bharat @2047.
However, the document stresses that global warming has been worsened by inadequate action from developed countries since the Industrial Revolution. India highlights that meeting its climate goals will require substantial international financial support—estimated in trillions globally—along with accessible green technology. It reiterates that its transition to low-carbon development will be balanced with poverty reduction, infrastructure growth, and economic progress.