Underachieving on climate

More action needed from G20 on energy transition

The summit in New Delhi last weekend of the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) nations ended with all those present signing a declaration — an outcome that has widely been viewed as a triumph of Indian diplomacy. This is no doubt a fair evaluation of the summit’s overall success, given the many geopolitical headwinds faced by the Indian presidency. That said, it will also be necessary to evaluate the progress made by the summit, as expressed through concrete deliverables and agreements, in some sectors that are of particular importance to India. One such is climate action, which the