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Following the deadly August 2026 glacier-linked flood in Nepal, the country has sought climate compensation from China, India and the United States, citing their status among the world's largest emitters. Nepal, which contributes only around 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions yet faces severe risks from glacier melt, floods and landslides, argues that major emitters should bear greater responsibility for climate-related losses suffered by vulnerable nations.

India's FAME Scheme audit reveals ₹468 crore in non-compliant incentives. The CAG report found five EV manufacturers failed domestic localization requirements. Only 148 of 2,877 approved charging stations were operational, exposing infrastructure delays and monitoring gaps. India has enforced penalties including refunds and debarment against non-compliant automakers.

The European Commission is progressing implementation of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force in July 2024. Its first Working Plan, adopted in April 2025, sets ecodesign priorities through 2028, with preparatory work already underway for textiles and steel.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has initiated the development of a national sustainability certification framework for exports and has invited inputs from export-oriented industries to identify products that may require sustainability certification.

Regulation (EU) 2025/1093 places India in the low-risk category under the EU Deforestation Regulation, which lightens the due-diligence burden for Indian operators without removing the core obligations.

The European Commission has classified India as a low-risk country under the EU Deforestation Regulation, easing due-diligence obligations for Indian exporters of the seven covered commodities.