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Background
Overview
India is a key player in global climate negotiations and is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Understanding the foreign policy dimensions of climate action, the role of developed nations, and the evolving nature of climate threats (e.g., national security) is critical for GS2 (International Relations) and GS3 (Environment).
Climate diplomacy involves the strategic efforts of states to address global climate change through international negotiations, multilateral agreements, and bilateral partnerships, integrating climate goals into broader foreign policy objectives to foster collective action.