What happened: India–China resilience cooperation is proposed as a trust-building track
A The Hindu opinion article argues that India and China should focus on disaster mitigation and urban resilience in climate cooperation. The opinion article also points to a Chinese delegation visit to New Delhi led by China’s climate special envoy as an indicator that climate cooperation remains a priority.
Background and earlier position: climate cooperation existed through the early 1990s to 2020
The opinion article describes India–China climate engagement from the early 1990s through 2020 through summit-level joint statements and agreements aimed at practical cooperation. The opinion article highlights cooperation in climate-related disasters, joint research and development, and data sharing involving hydrological, oceanic, and seismic domains, along with governance practice exchanges.
The opinion article also describes sister-city agreements as an implementation route, with examples including Delhi–Beijing, Mumbai–Shanghai, and Chennai–Chongqing. The opinion article states that implementation appears to have stalled due to diplomatic disruptions.
What changed now: extreme rainfall and flooding risks are rising along with shared vulnerability drivers
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