At UN summit, India calls for global shift to sustainable living

Sub: Env

Sec: Int Conventions

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India’s Approach to Climate Change:
- Emphasis on sustainable lifestyles to address climate challenges
- Focus on affordable solutions rather than imposed decisions
Potential Impact of Sustainable Practices:
- International Energy Agency estimate: Adopting sustainable practices could reduce annual global emissions by 2 billion tons by 2030
- Areas of focus: energy and water conservation, waste reduction, sustainable food systems
India’s Initiatives
- Resolution on sustainable lifestyles adopted at the UN Environment Assembly
- Over 1 million Indian schools connected to eco-clubs for environmental awareness
- Projection of 30-35 million jobs in India’s clean energy sector by 2047
- Leadership in international organizations: International Solar Alliance and Global Biofuel Alliance
- “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (Plant for Mother) campaign: 750 million saplings planted in 3.5 months
Education and Employment
- Emphasis on incorporating technical education for green sectors from school to employment stages
Global Cooperation
- Call for focus on affordable solutions in climate change discussions
- Importance of community-led campaigns and global citizen engagement

About ‘Summit of the Future’:

It is a significant global event organized by the United Nations.
It aims to bring together world leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss and address global challenges and strengthen multilateral cooperation in tackling emerging threats.
The aim of the Summit is twofold:
- Accelerate efforts to meet our existing international commitments, and
- Take concrete steps to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.

Source: TH