Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Climate Negotiator and Kyoto Protocol Architect Vijai Sharma Dies at 75
Vijai Sharma, who was key in creating the Kyoto Protocol to fight climate change, has passed away.
He was a top climate negotiator for India for many years.
Sharma was an important person in India's government, holding positions like Environment Secretary.
He was known for his attention to detail and skill in environmental matters.
Sharma died while visiting his son in the United States.
He helped shape India's environmental rules.
Vijai Sharma, architect of the Kyoto Protocol and former climate negotiator, has died at 75.
Sharma died in the United States on July 23 after a stroke.
He was an IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Sharma led India's negotiating team during the Kyoto Protocol negotiations.
He served as Environment Secretary and Chief Information Commissioner, shaping green policy.
- Who
- Vijai Sharma, a former IAS officer and climate diplomat.
- What
- Vijai Sharma, a key figure in climate negotiations and architect of the Kyoto Protocol, passed away.
- When
- July 23.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- Due to a stroke.
- Age at Death
- 75
- Key Role
- Architect of the Kyoto Protocol
- Positions Held
- Environment Secretary, Chief Information Commissioner
- Death Location
- United States
- Cause of Death
- Stroke
- Nationality
- Indian
