November 20, 2025 10:46 AM
India pushes stronger global cooperation to boost energy security for small island states at COP30
India on Wednesday called for stronger global cooperation to improve energy security for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), as Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav participated in the ISA SIDS Leadership Session on the sidelines of the UN climate summit in Belem, Brazil. Addressing the session, Yadav said SIDS remain highly vulnerable due to their dependence on imported fossil fuels, climate-related disruptions and fragile infrastructure. He noted that the International Solar Alliance (ISA)...