Worst sufferers of the climate change are the poor nations of the world and on the contrary the biggest contributors are the developed nations of the word. Can India play pivotal role in breaking this menace and hypocrisy, Nitin Gadkari answers.

WION Climate summit: Can India play a pivotal role in breaking rich-poor gap? Nitin Gadkari answers

<p>While speaking during WION Climate Summit, Shauna Aminath, the environment minister of Maldives talked about the climate crisis, which is a burning topic globally as world leaders are coming together to address the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During her address, she said," Maldives is very climate-vulnerable. The highest point in our country is just about 1.5 metres above the sea and we are 1200 islands. So the sea is just all around us."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sea level rises is a threat to our existence which is why reducing global greenhouse gas emissions is a question of national security for us," said Aminath, who is also the former policy secretary to the President of the Maldives.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-climate-summit-nepals-environment-minister-urges-for-global-partnerships-to-combat-climate-crisis-462719">WION Climate Summit: Nepal's environment minister urges for global partnerships to combat climate crisis</a></strong></p>

<p>"As an island nation, our oceans are connected to every aspect of our lives, our economy, and our future. We are only as resilient as our reefs, dependent on them for our survival and livelihood", said Aminath during her address.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minister said that the problem the Maldives face is one of finance. "We need access to affordable finance so we can invest in energy projects."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Highlighting the financial assistance by the Indian government, Aminath said, "The Indian government is already providing concessional financing for the Maldives to build water and sanitation systems in 34 islands, one of the largest adaptation measures."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-climate-summit-denmarks-ambassador-to-india-emphasised-the-need-of-individual-responsibility-462688">Denmark's Ambassador to India emphasised the need of individual responsibility</a></strong></p>

<p>"Similarly, India and Indian renewable energy companies can play a big role. We would like you to come to the Maldives to help us to build our new and renewable energy infrastructure," Aminath said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She called global partners to address the challenges posed by climate change collectively.&nbsp;</p>

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While speaking during WION Climate Summit, Shauna Aminath, the environment minister of Maldives talked about the climate crisis, which is a burning topic globally as world leaders are coming together to address the issue.

While speaking during WION Climate Summit, Shauna Aminath, the environment minister of Maldives talked about the climate crisis, which is a burning topic globally as world leaders are coming together to address the issue. During her address, she said," Maldives is very climate-vulnerable. The highest point in our country is just about 1.5 metres above the sea and we are 1200 islands. So the sea is just all around us." "Sea level rises is a threat to our existence which is why reducing global greenhouse gas emissions is a question of national security for us," said Aminath, who is also the former policy secretary to the President of the Maldives. ALSO READ | WION Climate Summit: Nepal's environment minister urges for global partnerships to combat climate crisis "As an island nation, our oceans are connected to every aspect of our lives, our economy, and our future. We are only as resilient as our reefs, dependent on them for our survival and livelihood", said Aminath during her address. The minister said that the problem the Maldives face is one of finance. "We need access to affordable finance so we can invest in energy projects." Highlighting the financial assistance by the Indian government, Aminath said, "The Indian government is already providing concessional financing for the Maldives to build water and sanitation systems in 34 islands, one of the largest adaptation measures." ALSO READ | Denmark's Ambassador to India emphasised the need of individual responsibility "Similarly, India and Indian renewable energy companies can play a big role. We would like you to come to the Maldives to help us to build our new and renewable energy infrastructure," Aminath said. She called global partners to address the challenges posed by climate change collectively. As an island nation, our oceans are connected to every aspect of our lives, our economy, and our future. We are only as resilient as our reefs, says @anuahsa, Maldives environment minister#WIONClimateSummit pic.twitter.com/RKZNVj77Pn — WION (@WIONews) March 15, 2022 ×

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<p>Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Nepal's forest and environment minister weighed in on the climate crisis that the world is facing right and called it the "most serious issue", especially for the developing countries. He emphasised the impacts of climate change in Nepal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking during the WION Climate Summit, Yadav said that Nepal is "highly vulnerable" to climate change. He said that the recent climate-related incidents showed that sensitivity to climate change has been increasing. &nbsp;He said we need to be well prepared to cope with the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-climate-summit-denmarks-ambassador-to-india-emphasised-the-need-of-individual-responsibility-462688">Denmark's Ambassador to India emphasised the need of individual responsibility</a></strong></p>

<p>"Due to geology and topography, microclimatic condition and the associated livelihood with climate-sensitive sector and limited financial institutional capacity, the climate-induced responsibility may increase," the minister said during his address at the summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minister further said that Nepal has a very "low contribution" to greenhouse gas emission, but the climate vulnerability is "among the highest". Despite that Nepal has approved a long-run strategy for low greenhouse gas emissions, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that development aiming to get net-zero by 2045 and submitted it to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-climate-summit-very-aggressive-period-for-electric-vehicles-says-mahua-acharya-462690">WION Climate Summit | Very aggressive period for electric vehicles, says Mahua Acharya</a></strong></p>

<p>He said climate change adaptation is the priority of Nepal in climate action, adding that recently National Adaptation Plan of Nepal has been approved and the country's adaptation actions will be guided by the programmes indicated by the National Adaptation Plan document.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that Nepal is committed to preparing and implementing a local adaptation plan of action for all municipalities by 2030. This is subsequently reflected in the nationally determined contribution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said Nepal needs "significant financial resources, technology and capacity development support" to implement policies and plans related to climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further added that global and regional partnerships are essential in combating the challenges posed by climate changes successfully.&nbsp;</p>

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Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Nepal's forest and environment minister weighed in on the climate crisis that the world is facing right and called it the "most serious issue", especially for the developing countries.

Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Nepal's forest and environment minister weighed in on the climate crisis that the world is facing right and called it the "most serious issue", especially for the developing countries. He emphasised the impacts of climate change in Nepal. While speaking during the WION Climate Summit, Yadav said that Nepal is "highly vulnerable" to climate change. He said that the recent climate-related incidents showed that sensitivity to climate change has been increasing. He said we need to be well prepared to cope with the issue. ALSO READ | Denmark's Ambassador to India emphasised the need of individual responsibility "Due to geology and topography, microclimatic condition and the associated livelihood with climate-sensitive sector and limited financial institutional capacity, the climate-induced responsibility may increase," the minister said during his address at the summit. The minister further said that Nepal has a very "low contribution" to greenhouse gas emission, but the climate vulnerability is "among the highest". Despite that Nepal has approved a long-run strategy for low greenhouse gas emissions, he said. He added that development aiming to get net-zero by 2045 and submitted it to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. ALSO READ | WION Climate Summit | Very aggressive period for electric vehicles, says Mahua Acharya He said climate change adaptation is the priority of Nepal in climate action, adding that recently National Adaptation Plan of Nepal has been approved and the country's adaptation actions will be guided by the programmes indicated by the National Adaptation Plan document. He said that Nepal is committed to preparing and implementing a local adaptation plan of action for all municipalities by 2030. This is subsequently reflected in the nationally determined contribution. He said Nepal needs "significant financial resources, technology and capacity development support" to implement policies and plans related to climate change. He further added that global and regional partnerships are essential in combating the challenges posed by climate changes successfully. Watch his address here: ×

WION Climate Summit: Nepal's environment minister urges for global partnerships to combat climate crisis

During the Wion Climate Summit, Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Executive Editor of Wion, started the discussion on why ignoring climate change is not an option. Sudhir Chaudhary, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Wion, gave the welcome address as the panelists discussed solution-oriented deliberation on climate policy.

Wion Climate Summit: Why ignoring Climate change is not an option

European Union’s Envoy to India Ugo Astuto talks about the challenges regarding climate change and why we need to act now.

Wion Climate Summit: ‘Don’t have the luxury…’: Ugo Astuto on climate change

During Wion Climate Summit, Svein Tveitdal, Director, Klima 2020, talks about what makes an electronic vehicles attractive to buy.

Wion Climate Summit: What makes EVs attractive to buy?

The dream to establish itself as a global research and manufacturing hub the country has shown exemplary leadership in climate policy by spearheading the international solar alliance. India is committed to achieving net zero emission by 2070 and has set an ambitious target for itself and for the world to follow and who better to help us understand India's road map than India's minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari, our chief guest for tdoay.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari at WION Climate Summit

During WION Climate Summit, Mahua Acharya, MD & CEO, CESL talks about the needs of financiers in the electronic vehicles market.

WION Climate Summit: Electronic vehicles market: What do the financiers want?

Mahua Acharya, MD & CEO, CESL talks about incentives when it comes to affording an electronic vehicle. Acharya talks about Indian cities and building of public transit when it comes to EVs.

WION Climate Summit: Electronic vehicles & social aspiration of owning a car

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war which has led to energy crisis and as India leads the world in green transition, how is this instability going to impact our journey? India's minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari answers questions on WION's climate summit.

How is Russia-Ukraine crisis affecting India's journey? Nitin Gadkari answers

During WION Climate Summit, Casper Rawles, Chief Data Officer of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, talks about the cost of batteries in electronic vehicles.

WION Climate Summit: Can the cost of batteries in EVs change?

During Wion Climate Summit, Svein Tveitdal, Director, Klima 2020, talks about the business of electronic vehicles in Scandinavian countries and the incentives needed for EVs.

WION Climate Summit: Is it easier to own EVs in Scandinavian countries?

During Wion Climate Summit, Caspar Rawles talks about the challenges in developing nickel and cobalt industries around the world.

WION Climate Summit: How can India, others develop nickel, cobalt industry?

<p>During WION's climate summit, Divya Datt, programme management officer, UNEP, India has said that we should look at climate change as a half-empty glass and take action.</p>

<p>''If you look at the assessments that are being done today, and the science that is being generated, there is a target to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels,'' she told WION's executive editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay during the first session of the summit.</p>

<p>''But even with unconditional commitments and all the pledges that the countries have taken we are looking at a rise in temperature of 2.7 degrees Celsius,'' she added.</p>

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<p>''In many parts of the world we are seeing calamities at an unprecedented scale as a result of climate change,'' Datt said.</p>

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<p>''To reach that 1.5 degrees Celsius and reduce greenhouse emissions we need to fulfill net-zero commitments.''</p>

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<p>The corporate world remains far from being aligned with global climate goals, and in some countries has gone backward since a landmark agreement to cap global warming was signed in 2015.</p>

<p>With this week's UN&nbsp;climate science report laying bare the staggering economic costs and losses already faced from climate change, an inevitable question arises: who should pay?</p>

<p>Within UN&nbsp;climate negotiations, "loss and damage" refers to the costs countries are incurring from climate-related impacts and disasters - costs that disproportionately hit the world's poor and vulnerable who did least to cause global warming.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-climate-summit-former-norway-minister-mentions-inspiring-examples-from-india-462627" hreflang="en">WION Climate Summit: Former Norway minister Eric Solheim mentions 'inspiring examples' from India</a></strong></p>

<p>Drawing on more than 34,000 references from the latest scientific papers, the report released on Monday by the UN&nbsp;Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that economic sectors from agriculture and fishing to tourism were already being damaged.</p>

<p>Extreme heat has fuelled crop losses. Rising seas have turbo-charged cyclones that have razed homes and infrastructure, slashing economic growth.</p>

<p>And as the bills mount up, poorer countries are left with even less to spend on heath, education and infrastructure – compounding suffering.</p>

<p>The report is likely to intensify a years-long political fight over funding to pay for climate-linked losses, ahead of the next UN&nbsp;climate summit, COP27, in Eygpt in November.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-climate-summit-indian-policies-to-be-based-on-equity-and-climate-justice-says-environment-minister-462589" hreflang="en">WION Climate Summit: Indian policies based on equity and climate justice, says environment minister</a></strong></p>

<p>Vulnerable countries for years have sought funding to help them shoulder these costs. So far, it hasn't arrived, and rich nations have resisted steps that could legally assign liability or lead to compensation.</p>

<p>The mention of "loss and damage" in the 2015 Paris Agreement came with the caveat that it "does not involve or provide a basis for any liability or compensation".</p>

<p>Last November at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, poor countries called for a special "loss and damage" fund to be established, but the United States and other rich nations resisted. The delegates agreed to set up a U.N. body to help countries address loss and damage, and to continue discussions towards making "arrangements" for funding.</p>

<p>Last month, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that nine percent of all the world's species will likely be "at high risk" of extinction even if warming is capped at the ambitious Paris target of 1.5 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>In 2019, a report by UN biodiversity experts said one million species could disappear in the coming decades, raising fears the world is entering a sixth era of mass extinction in the last half-billion years.</p>


During WION's climate summit, Divya Datt, programme management officer, UNEP, India has said that we should look at climate change as a half-empty glass and take action.

During WION's climate summit, Divya Datt, programme management officer, UNEP, India has said that we should look at climate change as a half-empty glass and take action. ''If you look at the assessments that are being done today, and the science that is being generated, there is a target to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels,'' she told WION's executive editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay during the first session of the summit. ''But even with unconditional commitments and all the pledges that the countries have taken we are looking at a rise in temperature of 2.7 degrees Celsius,'' she added. "Even with all the unconditional commitments and pledges by the countries, we are looking at an increase of 2.7 degrees Celsius by the end of the century," says @divya_datt18, Programme Management Officer, UNEP#WIONClimateSummit pic.twitter.com/8e9h50is3S — WION (@WIONews) March 15, 2022 × ''In many parts of the world we are seeing calamities at an unprecedented scale as a result of climate change,'' Datt said. For a lot of environmental crises, the solutions are there. But we need commitments, not just from the government, but from businesses and civil societies as well: @divya_datt18, Programme Management Officer, UNEP#WIONClimateSummit pic.twitter.com/NcDWCbW58F — WION (@WIONews) March 15, 2022 × ''To reach that 1.5 degrees Celsius and reduce greenhouse emissions we need to fulfill net-zero commitments.'' The corporate world remains far from being aligned with global climate goals, and in some countries has gone backward since a landmark agreement to cap global warming was signed in 2015. With this week's UN climate science report laying bare the staggering economic costs and losses already faced from climate change, an inevitable question arises: who should pay? Within UN climate negotiations, "loss and damage" refers to the costs countries are incurring from climate-related impacts and disasters - costs that disproportionately hit the world's poor and vulnerable who did least to cause global warming. Also read | WION Climate Summit: Former Norway minister Eric Solheim mentions 'inspiring examples' from India Drawing on more than 34,000 references from the latest scientific papers, the report released on Monday by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that economic sectors from agriculture and fishing to tourism were already being damaged. Extreme heat has fuelled crop losses. Rising seas have turbo-charged cyclones that have razed homes and infrastructure, slashing economic growth. And as the bills mount up, poorer countries are left with even less to spend on heath, education and infrastructure – compounding suffering. The report is likely to intensify a years-long political fight over funding to pay for climate-linked losses, ahead of the next UN climate summit, COP27, in Eygpt in November. Also read | WION Climate Summit: Indian policies based on equity and climate justice, says environment minister Vulnerable countries for years have sought funding to help them shoulder these costs. So far, it hasn't arrived, and rich nations have resisted steps that could legally assign liability or lead to compensation. The mention of "loss and damage" in the 2015 Paris Agreement came with the caveat that it "does not involve or provide a basis for any liability or compensation". Last November at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, poor countries called for a special "loss and damage" fund to be established, but the United States and other rich nations resisted. The delegates agreed to set up a U.N. body to help countries address loss and damage, and to continue discussions towards making "arrangements" for funding. Last month, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that nine percent of all the world's species will likely be "at high risk" of extinction even if warming is capped at the ambitious Paris target of 1.5 degrees Celsius. In 2019, a report by UN biodiversity experts said one million species could disappear in the coming decades, raising fears the world is entering a sixth era of mass extinction in the last half-billion years.

We should look at climate change as a half-empty glass and take action, UNEP's Divya Datt tells WION

India has been at the forefront of climate action as many of our guests and dialogue partners have also pointed out it is the only G20 nation that is well on track to meet its climate goals. India is also among the top 10 countries in the climate change performance index. Our guest of honour this evening Bhupender Yadav, minister for environment.

WION Climate summit: 'Adaptation to climate change is a universal requirement,' says Bhupender Yadav

In the recent edition of Wion Climate Summit, Freddy Svane, Denmark’s Ambassador to India, talks about the commerce of climate change. Svane discussed about where to find the money to fund climate change. Tim Smith, Professor at University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia also joined the discussion.

Wion Climate Summit: Where do we find the money to fund climate change?

<p>Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former president of Mauritius speaking at WION's Climate Summit said climate change is an "existential threat to humanity".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Unfortunately, the people are still not waking up to this crisis," she told WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma. "It is especially important for us islanders, until we treat climate change as an emergency we won't be able to handle it."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-climate-summit-the-last-chance-to-answer-climate-emergency-462357">Also Read:&nbsp;Climate Change can deprive us from basic needs, warns Sudhir Chaudhary</a></p>

<p>Erik Solheim, Norway's former minister of international development, speaking at the event, said: "The problem is huge but we are also stepping up."</p>

<p><strong>Watch | WION Climate Summit Road to Change: Understanding climate change</strong></p>

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<p>"First of all businesses are well ahead of the political leaders. Microsoft in the US, Ikea in Europe have taken up the issue. Secondly, the European Union has also stepped up and China is concentrating on environmental technology whether it is solar or wind energy."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-climate-summit-indian-policies-to-be-based-on-equity-and-climate-justice-says-environment-minister-462589">Also Read:&nbsp;Indian policies based on equity and climate justice, says environment minister</a></p>

<p>"In India, Prime Minister Modi has put India on a completely new trajectory by going big on solar, so I see a lot of reason for optimism."</p>

<p>"We acted more during the COVID-19 period than we did earlier in many years," Erik Solheim said.</p>


Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former president of Mauritius speaking at WION's Climate Summit said climate change is an "existential threat to humanity". "Unfortunately, the people are still not waking up to this crisis," she told WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma.

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former president of Mauritius speaking at WION's Climate Summit said climate change is an "existential threat to humanity". "Unfortunately, the people are still not waking up to this crisis," she told WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma. "It is especially important for us islanders, until we treat climate change as an emergency we won't be able to handle it." Also Read: Climate Change can deprive us from basic needs, warns Sudhir Chaudhary Erik Solheim, Norway's former minister of international development, speaking at the event, said: "The problem is huge but we are also stepping up." Watch | WION Climate Summit Road to Change: Understanding climate change "First of all businesses are well ahead of the political leaders. Microsoft in the US, Ikea in Europe have taken up the issue. Secondly, the European Union has also stepped up and China is concentrating on environmental technology whether it is solar or wind energy." Also Read: Indian policies based on equity and climate justice, says environment minister "In India, Prime Minister Modi has put India on a completely new trajectory by going big on solar, so I see a lot of reason for optimism." "We acted more during the COVID-19 period than we did earlier in many years," Erik Solheim said.

WION Climate Summit: Climate change is an existential threat to humanity, says Mauritius ex-president

On the sidelines of WION Climate Summit, Ugo Astuto, the European Union's envoy to India talked about what to look forward to at COP27 in Egypt.

WION Climate Summit: Ugo Astuto, EU's envoy to India highlights what to expect at COP27 in Egypt

What would your message be to those who are fighting this war?' There is no Planet B, we have only this planet for which we need to fight, says Former President of Mauritius Ameenah Gurib-Fakim answers.

WION Climate Summit: 'There is no planet B,' says Former President of Mauritius Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

Former President of Mauritius Ameenah Gurib-Fakim on importance of WION Climate Summit. How world leaders can come together to address climate crisis despite geopolitical tensions.

Ex-President of Mauritius Ameenah Gurib-Fakim on importance of WION Climate Summit

Would you say that all climate conferences and dialogues make any real progress? Or are these just talk shop? Listen in to what Ameenah Gurib Fakim has to say on this?

WION Climate Summit: Do COP26 and other climate conferences make real progress?

Political parties are including climate change in their manifestos, governments are making efforts to be seen to be doing something- are we looking at the glass half full? Divya Datt, Programme management officer, UNEP, India answers

WION Climate Summit: Climate change in political manifestos- are we looking at glass half full?

The aim of WION's climate summit is to focus on implementable solutions. Here we bring you the first session of the evening- Road to change: Understanding climate change.

WION Climate Summit Live: Road to Change: Understanding climate change

WION's CEO and editor-in chief Sudhir Chaudhary delivers the opening address at WION's climate summit, listen in.

WION Climate Summit Live: WION's CEO & editor-in chief Sudhir Chaudhary delivers opening address

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