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Who is Bhupender Yadav?

Bhupender Yadav

About Bhupender Yadav

Who is Bhupender Yadav?

Bhupender Yadav is an Indian politician and BJP leader. He is Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and a member of Parliament in Lok Sabha from Alwar in Rajasthan.
 
Early Life and Education
 
Born in Ajmer on June 30, 1969, Yadav is an advocate by profession. He received his Bachelor of Laws degree from Government College, Ajmer.

Political career
 
In 2000, Bhupender Yadav was appointed the General Secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad and held the position till 2009.
 
In 2010, he was appointed as National Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party. In 2014, he took charge as National General Secretary
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India calls Joint Crediting Mechanism key for equitable action at COP30

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said cooperative frameworks such as the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) strengthen global mitigation efforts while also aligning with the development

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Updated On : 20 Nov 2025 | 11:37 AM IST

Brazil's Lula meets Bhupender Yadav at COP30 to discuss fossil fuel roadmap

Already, more than 80 countries have lent their voices in calling for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels

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Updated On : 20 Nov 2025 | 7:35 AM IST

Protecting big cats ensures human future, says Bhupender Yadav at COP30

The minister also highlighted that declines in big cat populations lead to destabilised ecosystems, weakened resilience to climate change, and loss of natural carbon sinks

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2025 | 11:02 AM IST

Rich nations must hit net-zero emissions, pay up on climate: India at COP30

More than 115 countries have now lodged updated climate plans with the United Nations, required under the terms of the 2015 Paris Agreement

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2025 | 7:50 AM IST

India to publish revised NDC for 2035 by Dec: Environment minister at COP30

Addressing the high-level segment of the UN COP30 Climate Summit here, Yadav said climate change is real and imminent due to unsustainable growth and development patterns

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2025 | 7:30 AM IST

India calls on COP30 to focus on lack of funds for developing nations

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reaffirmed India's full support for making COP30 successful through collective and inclusive climate action

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Updated On : 14 Oct 2025 | 2:57 PM IST

Bhupender Yadav calls on CoP30 to uphold multilateralism in climate action

He also highlighted the initiatives taken under PM Modi's leadership, which embody action-oriented and cooperative multilateralism

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Updated On : 14 Oct 2025 | 10:27 AM IST

Centre plans revision of eco-sensitive zone guidelines amid concerns

ESZs are buffer areas created around protected forests, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks to protect wildlife and biodiversity from harmful human activities

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 12:26 AM IST

Mountain Dialogue: India, Nepal pledge deeper climate, biodiversity ties

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav met Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli to discuss cooperation on clean energy, biodiversity, and climate action during the Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu

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Updated On : 16 May 2025 | 9:38 PM IST

India's circular economy can create $2 trillion market: Bhupender Yadav

The minister said that through the Plastic Waste Management Rules of 2016, significant steps have been taken targeting municipal, industrial, residential and commercial sectors

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 8:59 PM IST