Context
As it gets closer to becoming the leader of the "Global South," India should continue to push for reforms and ensure that climate protection is at the forefront of "Global Arctic" policymaking.

Arctic Agreement  
• India's Surprising Achievement: Hosting the G20 Summit, demonstrating deft bargaining between the Global North and South.
• The Arctic's Critical Importance: Sea ice loss endangers the global climate, and ecosystems are threatened by fast warming.
• Steer clear of Catastrophic Tipping Points: Preserving the Arctic is crucial to mitigating the consequences of irreversible climate change.

The Arctic and the Global South: Related Effects  
• Injustices Against the Global South: The Indian monsoon season's unusually high rainfall is linked to the melting of Arctic Sea ice.
• The monsoon, which highlights the interdependence of the world's ecosystems, is essential to South Asian agriculture.
• Cooperative Approaches to Climate Mitigation: Recognizing reciprocal impacts, efforts to forge an agreement are crucial to preserving the Arctic.

India’s Role  
• Growing Geopolitical Tensions and Rapid Development: Stressors exacerbate the climate crisis and jeopardize the viability of future exploitation.
• Issues regarding responsibility and the suspension of the Arctic Council: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has disrupted a significant Arctic governance framework.
• India's Bridge-Building Opportunity: One can promote reforms and voice concerns from the Global South by actively engaging in the Arctic Council.

LTX Mains Question
Q. Examine the challenges facing the Arctic government in light of the region's rapid development and geopolitical instability. How might India's participation in the Arctic Council contribute to the effort to combat climate change?