UN Climate Change Summit Today: PM Modi said India would increase the share of non-fossil fuel energy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the world was not doing enough to tackle the climate crisis, calling for "global behavioural change" at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York. "We must accept that if we have to overcome such serious challenge, then what we are doing today is not enough. What we need is global behavioural change," he said. "India is here today not just to talk about this serious issue but to present a roadmap. In India, we are going to increase renewable energy capacity," PM Modi added. Eighty countries have joined India's solar alliance imitative, he said.

"India is launching a coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure. I invite all world leaders for this coalition," he said.

PM Modi said India would increase the share of non-fossil fuel energy. "We are going to increase our renewable energy capacity to 175 GW by 2022, and are committed to further increasing it to 450 GW," he said. India had set the 175 GW target as part of its commitment to the 2015 Paris Climate agreement. "The time for talks is over. The world needs to act now," PM Modi said in the presence of US President Donald Trump, who made an unscheduled appearance at the UN summit. The Prime Minister's address comes a day after the two leaders shared the stage at a grand event in Houston and displayed close friendship and a common vision on fighting terrorism.

Here are the highlights on UN Climate Change Summit:

Sep 24, 2019 06:52 (IST) PM Modi interacted with Colombian President Ivan Marquez on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York PM Modi interacted with Colombian President Ivan Marquez on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York

Sep 24, 2019 06:50 (IST) PM Modi, in his meeting with Henrietta Fore, the Executive Director of UNICEF, underlined the efforts made by the Government towards health and nutrition of children in India through several focused initiatives: Ministry of External Affairs PM Modi, in his meeting with Henrietta Fore, the Executive Director of UNICEF, underlined the efforts made by the Government towards health and nutrition of children in India through several focused initiatives: Ministry of External Affairs

Sep 24, 2019 06:49 (IST) PM Modi met Italian President Giuseppe Conte and the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, especially in trade & investment, inviting Italian SMEs to India to take advantage of low cost production, and cooperation in defence sector. PM Modi met Italian President Giuseppe Conte and the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, especially in trade & investment, inviting Italian SMEs to India to take advantage of low cost production, and cooperation in defence sector.

Sep 24, 2019 06:48 (IST) PM Modi met with President of Niger, Issoufou Mahamadou on the margins of UNGA. Intensifying bilateral cooperation in the areas of solar energy, agriculture and counter terrorism was the main focus of discussion PM Modi met with President of Niger, Issoufou Mahamadou on the margins of UNGA. Intensifying bilateral cooperation in the areas of solar energy, agriculture and counter terrorism was the main focus of discussion

Sep 24, 2019 06:47 (IST) PM Modi meets with the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad and the two leaders discussed stepping up bilateral cooperation and matters of regional & global importance PM Modi meets with the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad and the two leaders discussed stepping up bilateral cooperation and matters of regional & global importance

Sep 24, 2019 06:25 (IST) PM Modi to meet Donald Trump on the sidelines of UN General Assembly today at 12:15 pm New York time, says Ministry of External affairs, quoted by news agency ANI



Sep 24, 2019 05:33 (IST) UN General Assembly: PM Narendra Modi Holds Series Of Bilateral Talks In New York

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on Monday, including with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian President Giuseppe Conte and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on Monday, including with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian President Giuseppe Conte and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad

Sep 23, 2019 23:40 (IST) India had set the 175 GW target as part of its commitment to the 2015 Paris Climate agreement

PM Modi said India would increase the share of non-fossil fuel energy. "We are going to increase our renewable energy capacity to 175 GW by 2022, and are committed to further increasing it to 450 GW," he said. India had set the 175 GW target as part of its commitment to the 2015 Paris Climate agreement. "The time for talks is over. The world needs to act now," PM Modi said in the presence of US President Donald Trump, who made an unscheduled appearance at the UN summit.

Sep 23, 2019 23:39 (IST) India had set the 175 GW target as part of its commitment to the 2015 Paris Climate agreement

PM Modi said India would increase the share of non-fossil fuel energy. "We are going to increase our renewable energy capacity to 175 GW by 2022, and are committed to further increasing it to 450 GW," he said. India had set the 175 GW target as part of its commitment to the 2015 Paris Climate agreement. "The time for talks is over. The world needs to act now," PM Modi said in the presence of US President Donald Trump, who made an unscheduled appearance at the UN summit.

Sep 23, 2019 21:42 (IST) My remarks on health sector and ensuring good quality healthcare to all. My remarks on health sector and ensuring good quality healthcare to all. https://t.co/KVF24n9rum - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2019 My remarks on health sector and ensuring good quality healthcare to all.

Sep 23, 2019 21:00 (IST) Thank you @milinddeora.



You are absolutely correct when you highlight my friend, late Murli Deora Ji's commitment to strong ties with USA. He would have been really glad to see the strengthening of ties between our nations.

The warmth and hospitality of @POTUS was outstanding. https://t.co/eyP1D3xRJo - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2019

Sep 23, 2019 20:51 (IST) READ | "World Is Not Doing Enough," Says PM Modi At UN Climate Action Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the world was not doing enough to tackle the climate crisis, calling for "global behavioural change" at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York. "We must accept that if we have to overcome such serious challenge, then what we are doing today is not enough. What we need is global behavioural change," he said.



Sep 23, 2019 20:39 (IST) 'Launched Jal Jeevan mission for water harvesting': PM Modi

"We are encouraging e-mobility in our transport sector. We have given gas connection to 150 families. We have also started Jal Jeevan mission for rainwater harvesting": PM Modi

Sep 23, 2019 20:39 (IST) 'India is here to present a practical approach and roadmap': PM Modi

"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," says PM Modi at the Climate Action Summit.

Sep 23, 2019 20:34 (IST) PM Modi addresses Climate Action Summit

After having received the champion award last year, I am happy to be here today. After having received the champion award last year, I am happy to be here today. We must accept that if we have to overcome such serious challenge, then we are doing today is not enough, we are having a comprehensive approach from education lifestyle we need is global behavioral change.



Sep 23, 2019 19:44 (IST) PM Modi arrives at UN Headquarters for UNSG's Summit on climate change

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at UN Headquarters for UNSG's Summit on climate change. New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at UN Headquarters for UNSG's Summit on climate change. #USApic.twitter.com/1Q40c4CSXV - ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2019 Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at UN Headquarters for UNSG's Summit on climate change.

Sep 23, 2019 19:30 (IST) "The political declaration on #HealthForAll has just been approved by acclamation," tweets UNGA President

"The political declaration on #HealthForAll has just been approved by acclamation," tweets UNGA President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande "The political declaration on #HealthForAll has just been approved by acclamation. This is a key milestone. Ensuring universal health coverage will improve the conditions of those further behind and will help us eradicate poverty, address inequalities and secure growth" #UNGApic.twitter.com/RrFZNQlnA5 - UN GA President (@UN_PGA) September 23, 2019 "The political declaration on #HealthForAll has just been approved by acclamation," tweets UNGA President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande

Sep 23, 2019 19:23 (IST) Universal health coverage means ensuring all people have access to the quality health services they need - when & where they need them. Universal health coverage means ensuring all people have access to the quality health services they need - when & where they need them.



World leaders are meeting at #UNGA Monday to help make #HealthForAll a reality. https://t.co/VlrA8ZrCEppic.twitter.com/nWgJlRVN20 - United Nations (@UN) September 23, 2019 Universal health coverage means ensuring all people have access to the quality health services they need - when & where they need them.

Sep 23, 2019 18:59 (IST) PM Among First Set Of Speakers At UN Climate Summit. Why It's Significant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to articulate his government's ambitions on renewable energy and make a call for a coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure at UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' High-Level Climate Action Summit on Monday. PM Modi is among the first set of speakers at the Summit's opening ceremony, a highly significant gesture given that only those Heads of State, Government and Ministers are invited to speak at the summit who will have any "positive development" to announce on climate action. India's important role and contribution to global climate action efforts have been underlined by the fact that PM Modi is the fourth speaker at the Summit, after UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and President of Marshall Islands Hilda Heine. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will speak after PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to articulate his government's ambitions on renewable energy and make a call for a coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure at UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' High-Level Climate Action Summit on Monday. PM Modi is among the first set of speakers at the Summit's opening ceremony, a highly significant gesture given that only those Heads of State, Government and Ministers are invited to speak at the summit who will have any "positive development" to announce on climate action. India's important role and contribution to global climate action efforts have been underlined by the fact that PM Modi is the fourth speaker at the Summit, after UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and President of Marshall Islands Hilda Heine. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will speak after PM Modi.

Sep 23, 2019 18:38 (IST) Greta Thunberg said I'm speaking in the General Assembly at the Climate Action Summit.

On my way to the United Nations. Today I'm speaking in the General Assembly at the Climate Action Summit. On my way to the United Nations. Today I'm speaking in the General Assembly at the Climate Action Summit. This is such a crucial day, world leaders are gathering at the UN in New York to decide on our future. The eyes of the world will be upon them. pic.twitter.com/0GSjmfqoxW - Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) September 23, 2019 On my way to the United Nations. Today I'm speaking in the General Assembly at the Climate Action Summit.

Sep 23, 2019 18:34 (IST) Schedule of PM Modi in New York

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin has said that the country's engagement and outreach at the 74th UN General Assembly will be unprecedented and will result in concrete, tangible, action-oriented outcomes. A total of over 75 Heads of State and Foreign Ministers will be meeting PM Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan during the week across various platforms.

Sep 23, 2019 18:27 (IST) Watch: Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi in New York Members of the Indian diaspora greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at a hotel in New York #WATCH Members of the Indian diaspora greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at Hotel New York Palace, in #NewYork, #USA. pic.twitter.com/ZkdOo6rGbA - ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2019 Watch: Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi in New York Members of the Indian diaspora greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at a hotel in New York

Sep 23, 2019 18:26 (IST) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York Sunday night to participate in the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly after delivering an electrifying address in Houston to over 50,000 members of the Indian diaspora at a mega community event also addressed by President Donald Trump. PM Modi has a packed bilateral and multi-lateral agenda over the next five days, including nine key speeches at high-level summits and plurilateral engagements during the UN General Assembly session and on its sidelines.



Sep 23, 2019 18:21 (IST) PM Modi arrives in New York for UNGA74. PM will be participating in sessions on Climate Change, SDG, and universal health among others and will meet India's various regional/multilateral partners. Lending India's voice to the global discourse



PM @narendramodi arrives in #NYC for #UNGA74. PM will be participating in sessions on Climate Change, SDG, and universal health among others and will meet India's various regional/multilateral partners. pic.twitter.com/JKxkxtiUNC - Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) September 23, 2019 PM Modi arrives in New York for UNGA74. PM will be participating in sessions on Climate Change, SDG, and universal health among others and will meet India's various regional/multilateral partners.