India has realised in recent years that economic growth does not have to rely on high carbon emissions and its solar mission and 2030 renewable energy target are highly ambitious, said Helen Clarkson, Chief Executive Officer of the international non-profit Climate Group.
The Climate Group hosts Climate Week NYC, a leading global climate event which brings together leaders from the world of business, technology, politics, academia and civil society.
Talking to PTI, Clarkson also said that while India has a net-zero target (balancing emissions with removals) for 2070, there is a need for greater ambition.
She suggested that India should align with other countries in moving its net-zero goal forward.
"We would like to see more ambition from India. It's been very clear that it has got its Nationally Determined Contributions, but it is talking about net zero by 2070. We would like to see that come forward and align with other countries," she said.