Episode 218: India’s Climate Diplomacy

Climate action is inextricably linked with international cooperation and India has been an active player in this domain. However, navigating this landscape is increasingly complex with rising geopolitical tensions, the proliferation of international forums and the Global North - Global South divide. This episode of South Asia Chat looks at India’s climate diplomacy, maps its journey in this domain and reflects on the strategic debates on furthering climate action. To discuss this, Mr Saeeduddin Faridi, Research Analyst, ISAS, is in conversation with Dr Karthik Nachiappan, Research Fellow, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore and Dr Constantino Xavier, Fellow, Foreign Policy and Security Studies, Centre for Social and Economic Progress. Dr Nachiappan and Dr Xavier are also co-editors of a recently published report titled Tracks to Transition: India’s Global Climate Strategy.