India urged world leaders at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, to make the event about adaptation, equity, and urgent climate finance, while opposing unfair trade measures disguised as climate policies.

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* India spoke on behalf of the BASIC nations — Brazil, South Africa, India, and China.

* Called for COP30 to be the “COP of adaptation.”

* Demanded that finance and technology access be treated as rights, not privileges.

* Warned against unilateral trade measures dressed as climate policies.

* Said such measures violate the fairness principles of the Paris Agreement.

* Stressed need for a clear definition of climate finance.

* Urged developed nations to scale up public finance for adaptation.

* Highlighted adaptation funding gap — nearly 15x short of need.

* Insisted technology transfer shouldn’t be blocked by IP or commercial barriers.

* Reaffirmed the principle of equity and CBDR-RC — common but differentiated responsibilities.

* Emphasised “just transition”, keeping people and development at the core.

* Called for trust-based multilateralism to ensure climate cooperation.