During his address, the Attorney General said that the world is facing a major challenge due to climate change. He stressed that collective action is necessary to achieve meaningful results.
New Delhi, Feb 18: Attorney General R Venkataramani has emphasised that no single country should control the solutions for climate change. Instead, he urged for equal participation, shared responsibility, and a united commitment from all nations to tackle this global issue.
Speaking at a conference titled “Climate Change: A Global Push is the Need of the Hour”, organised by the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Committee on Legal Services, Venkataramani highlighted the urgent need for new ideas, guiding principles, and institutions to balance development and sustainability.
During his address, the Attorney General said that the world is facing a major challenge due to climate change. He stressed that collective action is necessary to achieve meaningful results.
“It is time to break down the walls that divide nations, economies and communities. No single country can claim the sole authority to dictate solutions (for climate change). Instead, we need a common curriculum of climate responsibility — where we learn from and teach each other,” he stated.
He further pointed out that discussions on green economics have been happening for over 40 to 50 years, yet the world remains stuck in debates rather than taking concrete action.
“For over 40 to 50 years, the world has debated green economics, yet we remain stuck. Governments and global institutions continue discussions, but we lack decisive, collective action,” he said.
Venkataramani suggested that climate change solutions should not rely solely on government policies but must also involve the people. He called for a new commitment from every country, community, and individual.
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“Perhaps the answer does not lie solely in state policies but in the will of the people. If every nation, every community and every individual commits to a new charter of sustainability and equality, we may still find a path forward,” he added.
Lalit Bhasin, President of SILF and Chairman of the CII National Committee on Legal Services, also spoke at the event. He emphasised that climate change should not remain an elite discussion but should become part of everyday conversations in homes, institutions, and governance.
“Today, we stand at a civilisational crossroads, a challenge that compels us to rethink our principles, policies and institutions. The question is not just about economic equality but about achieving an equilibrium between development and environmental sustainability,” Bhasin said.
He highlighted that despite decades of discussions on green economics, the world remains at a standstill. True change, he argued, requires a collective commitment from all nations and individuals.
“For decades, we have spoken of green economics, yet we remain at an impasse. Meaningful change cannot come solely from governments, it requires a collective resolve, a shared responsibility where every nation and every individual commits to a new charter of development and equality,” he added.
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