COP30 President-Designate calls for global climate action, highlighting roles of India and Brazil.

The President-Designate of COP30, Andre Lago, emphasizes that countries like India and Brazil are pivotal in leading global climate action, despite the U.S.'s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. Lago calls for progress on reducing deforestation and limiting fossil fuel influence in negotiations. Indian officials support Brazil's COP30 presidency, highlighting the countries' cooperation on climate issues and their shared commitment to economic growth with social inclusion.