Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has said that India has been undertaking numerous concrete climate actions under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both domestically and globally.
He stressed that India always endeavours to be part of the solution, and not part of the problem. Mr. Yadav stated this in a meeting with the Committee on Environment of German Federal Parliament in New Delhi today.
Mr. Yadav stressed that India achieved the targets mentioned in the 1st NDC on renewable energy and energy intensity before time. He also elaborated about India’s global commitment for addressing climate change, by spearheading global initiatives like ISA, CDRI, and LeadIT.
He emphasised the need for mindful consumption and circular economy saying that India is promoting circular economy from three aspects-Legal, Capacity and Market economy.
Our correspondent reports that In the meeting, the committee discussed global environmental, climate change and other related challenges, and how Germany and India can work together to find sustainable solutions to these challenges.
The committee also deliberated issues related to sustainable lifestyle, circular economy, e-wastes, conservation of water bodies, drinking water, problem of fertilisers, urban migration, sectoral climate action plans and achievements.
The German delegation appreciated the concrete environment and climate actions taken by India despite the huge size and population. The delegation expressed Germany’s full support for India’s G-20 Presidency.
