The importance of India in the global fight against climate change cannot be overstated. As the world’s third-largest carbon emitter, India must be at the forefront of any serious decarbonisation efforts. However, India’s unique challenges, such as balancing economic development with environmental obligations, require a nuanced approach – one that Britain, with its historical and cultural affinity, is best positioned to offer. Most importantly, we have a cultural affinity with India that the US simply does not have. Americans do notunderstand cricket, nor can they appreciate Virat Kohli’s finest cover drive. If the world is going to decarbonise, India, the most populous country in the world, needs to be at the top of that list.
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