Germany and India Reaffirm Climate Cooperation at COP30 Talks

New Delhi: The German Embassy in New Delhi hosted a high-level ‘Climate Talks’ event, focusing on the outcomes of COP30. Dr. Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, and Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, Founder-CEO of CEEW and South Asia Envoy to COP30, shared insights on the conference.

“COP30 has reminded us that climate change is not a challenge any country can solve alone. The decision adopted in Belém – the ‘Global Mutirão’ or collective effort – is particularly fitting,” Ambassador Ackermann said, highlighting the progress made on adaptation and just transition.

Dr. Ghosh emphasized, “COP30 marked a shift toward implementation, not abstraction. Adaptation and resilience are urgent priorities shaped by very different lived realities in Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, or Bangladesh. Countries must have the flexibility to report on what truly matters to them.”

Ambassador Ackermann reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to climate finance, stating, “Germany fully met and exceeded its international climate-finance commitments in 2024, contributing €11.8 billion, including €6.1 billion in budgetary resources.”

The event explored Indo-German cooperation opportunities in just transition, green economy skills, and energy systems. Ambassador Ackermann highlighted new initiatives, including the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership and an IKI Large Grant for India.

COP30 marked a decade since the Paris Agreement, underscoring the urgency to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The conference achieved key advances, including tripling adaptation finance by 2035 and operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund.

Germany and India are key climate partners, driving ambition and equitable solutions.