World must act now on climate change: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that the world must act now on issues related to climate change.

“The respect for nature, the judicious use of resources, reducing our needs and living within our means have all been important aspects of both our traditions and present-day efforts. ‘Need, not greed’ has been our guiding principle,” Modi said while addressing the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York.

“I am happy to announce that tomorrow we are going to inaugurate solar panels on the roof of the UN building, funded by India at a cost of $1 million,” the PM said.


The PM announced India would increase the share of non-fossil fuel, and by 2022, it planned to increase renewable energy capacity to much beyond 175 GW to 450 GW. India was also working to increase the proportion of biofuel blend in petrol and diesel, the PM said.

“I thank UN Secretary-General for organising the Global Action Summit. Various efforts are being made to fight climate change. What is needed today is everything — from education, values to lifestyle and behavioural change.”