Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasized maintaining the focus on climate change, saying it is an issue that must be fought in an integrated manner.
“It is equally important to keep our focus on fighting climate change. Climate change must be fought not in silos, but in an integrated, comprehensive and holistic way, ”he said while virtually addressing the G20 Summit.
“Our goal is to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030. We are fostering a circular economy,” he added.
The prime minister said that every human being must prosper if humanity as a whole is to prosper.
“Inspired by our traditional spirit of living in harmony with the environment and the commitment of my government, India has adopted low carbon and climate resilient development practices. India is not only meeting our Paris Agreement targets, it is also exceeding them, “said Prime Minister Modi.
Saudi Arabia, which took over the G20 presidency this year, is the site of the virtual summit that brings together leaders from the world’s richest and most developed economies, including the United States, China, India, Turkey, France, the United Kingdom and Brazil. among others.
Speaking at Saturday’s summit, Prime Minister Modi had called for a global index for the post-Covid-19 world based on four key elements: creating a vast pool of talents, ensuring the reach of technology to all segments of the world. society, transparency in governance systems and dealing with Mother Earth in a spirit of Trusteeship.
He had also called the Covid-19 pandemic a major turning point in human history and the greatest challenge the world has faced since World War II.
Prime Minister Modi also called for greater transparency in governance systems that will inspire citizens to face shared challenges and enhance their confidence.
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