The United Nations is set to host a roundtable focusing on renewable energy, recognizing India’s prominent role in this sector. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has prioritized this issue during his visit to New Delhi, aiming for a faster and more inclusive global energy transition. The roundtable will convene key figures from industry, finance, policy, and civil society to deliberate on renewable energy expansion and transition, aligning with the Paris Agreement. Concrete steps towards goals such as renewable energy development, grid strengthening, storage enhancement, and investment mobilization will be discussed.
India has committed to significant environmental targets, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 45% below 2005 levels by 2030. Additionally, the country aims to increase non-fossil fuel electricity capacity to 50% and establish a carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently highlighted India’s proactive stance in combating climate change, noting that the country has surpassed two-thirds of its climate action targets ahead of schedule. India emphasizes self-funding its climate initiatives and technological advancements, with current spending on climate action reaching close to 5.6% of GDP, up from 3.7% six years ago.
Secretary-General Guterres will also attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, a significant global event on artificial intelligence hosted in the Global South for the first time at this scale. The summit, organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, aims to explore the responsible utilization of artificial intelligence for sustainable development. The event, scheduled from February 16 to 20, will bring together various stakeholders, including governments, international bodies, industry leaders, academics, and civil society, to deliberate on leveraging AI for sustainable progress.
