Now or never for concrete global actions to address climate change: Env Min Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) It is now or never for concrete global actions to dress climate change, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yav said on Monday.

Speaking at Middle East Green Initiative Summit held in Riyh, minister said all countries must work toger towards making upcoming 26th conference of parties (COP26) on climate change a success.

"At Middle East Green Initiative Summit 2021, stated that it is now or never for concrete global actions to dress climate change. Stage of development, per capita income, historical responsibility, equity and CBDR-RC (common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities) are paramount in any collective global action.

"On upcoming @COP26 said that all countries should work toger towards making this COP, a COP for delivery of concrete actions on finance and technology transfer," he said in a tweet.

Yav also said he underlined that "green policies in India, under PM @narendramodi, are seen in context of sustainable development and inclusive economic growth. govt endeavours to dress all three dimensions of sustainable development -- social, economic and environmental".

environment minister will be attending upcoming UN COP26 at Glasgow, UK to be held from October 31 to November 12. PTI AG RC