Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered the inaugural address at the Bharat Climate Forum 2026 in New Delhi on January 9, 2026. He said climate action should be seen as an opportunity to drive inclusive growth, boost energy security, and build a future-ready economy, not as a development constraint. His remarks highlighted India’s long-standing civilizational values and its climate commitments.

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• VP Radhakrishnan inaugurated Bharat Climate Forum 2026 in New Delhi

• Stressed climate action as strategic opportunity, not a constraint

• Said it can accelerate inclusive growth and strengthen energy security

• Linked climate efforts to future-ready Indian economy

• Praised ancient Indian ethos of harmony with nature

• Referred to India’s Panchamrit commitments and net-zero goals

• Emphasised homegrown clean tech and resilient manufacturing

• Noted India emerging in renewables, green hydrogen, EV and climate solutions

• Called for global cooperation without dependence