India, June 5 -- India's overarching goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 (becoming a developed country by 2047) is of paramount importance and the country's climate actions should align with that, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said, explaining India's stand on climate change negotiations in the midst of geopolitical disruptions. But India will continue to be the voice of the Global South, he added. Excerpts from an email interview on the eve of World Environment Day:

India is developing its first adaptation (making communities, people, and livelihoods climate-proof) strategy. What will it be its focus and how will it help address the impact of extreme weather events?

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