Commonwealth Secretary-General urges India to lead fair, equitable energy transition, avoiding Western polluting practices.

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has urged India to avoid replicating polluting practices from the West, emphasizing the country's opportunity to lead a fair and equitable energy transition. As a member of the 56-nation Commonwealth, India can share expertise and technology within the group, representing 2.7 billion people. Scotland believes India can exemplify a new, clean, and safe development model that can serve as a beacon of hope for the Global South, as it faces severe climate consequences.

July 31, 2024
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