We Stay Committed to Environment: Harsh Vardhan on Trump’s Stance

The US President had announced his decision to pull out of the multi-nation environment agreement.

The minister for environmental affairs reaffirmed that India remains committed to its promise to fight climate change and global warming. (Photo: PTI)

Union Minister of Environmental Affairs, Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said that the Indian government is committed towards following the Paris Climate Accord, irrespective of US President Donald Trump's stance on the agreement.

The US President had announced his decision to pull out of the multi-nation agreement, claiming that the deal could only result in the decimation of the American economy.

We are committed to do our best to address issues related to climate change and global warming.

Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Environmental Affairs

Trump launched an attack specifically on India and China, accusing the two nations of using the accord as a means of increasing their coal production. He went on to claim that India was receiving ‘billions and billions’ of foreign aid from developed countries for honouring the deal.