Climate change: National compulsions, global commitments

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar speaks at the India Today Global Roundtable 2015.

Javadekar rejected the idea that the recent US-China climate deal had left India waging a lonely battle on behalf of developing nations with partner China having gone with the US.

Setting the tone for India's stand on the issue of climate change when President Obama comes calling next week, Javadekar said that India will not take any pressure on the issue.

The environment minister said that the Western world has to 'walk the talk' and be sympathetic to India's need for growth.

The minister added that it has to be understood that India is at a developing stage and the Modi government is aiming at ushering in development across the country at a good pace but it will also balance it out with increased focus on mitigation measures.