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Abstract : Climate change stands as a critical challenge of our time, with far-reaching impacts on weather patterns, grain yield, and the severity and frequency of natural disasters, directly threatening all life on eEarth. Developing countries are predominantly vulnerable to these changes, necessitating a cooperative and collaborative approach between developed and developing nations to efficiently address and mitigate climate change challenges. Despite the urgent need, current global efforts are sporadic and incoherent, highlighting the necessity for a new economic architype that is global, cooperative, inclusive, environmentally subtle, and scientifically grounded. India, with its vast biodiversity and natural resources, has substantial risks from climate change, particularly affecting its rural population, which relies heavily on climate-sensitive areas like forestry, agriculture, and fisheries. The rapid industrialization, urbanization, and uneven economic development further strain the country’s natural resources and environment. Climate change exacerbates these pressures, threatening water resources, biodiversity, ecosystems, and human health, especially in rural zones where 700 million individuals depend on these vulnerable sectors for their livelihoods. Additionally, climate change is likely to hinder the fulfillment of several Millennium Development Goals. Integrating climate change mitigation into development programs and trade negotiations is crucial for reducing emissions in developing countries. The European Union’s promotion of clean technology transfer through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) serves as a model, emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency, sustainable land use, and agriculture. The developing countries must be encouraged to implement sustainable, low-emission development pathways. This work aims to anticipate and adapt technologies to mitigate climate change, with much attention on rural areas in India, offering strategies to enhance sustainability and resilience in the face of this global challenge.