India And Russia Block Controversial Climate Change Agenda At UNSC

On Monday, India alongside the veto-yielding Russia effectively blocked a controversial proposal which would allow UN Security Council to consult on issues regarding climate change.

TS Tirumurti, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, said his country intends to always defend the interests of developing countries and has no choice but to veto the efforts made so as to “securitise” climate change, reported Indian Express.

“India is second to none when it comes to clima...

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