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G20 Summit - integrated approach to combat climate change
Why is it in News?
- PM Modi called for integrated approach to combat climate change during side event — ‘Safeguarding the Planet: The Circular Carbon Economy Approach’ at G20 Summit.
Details:
- The entire world can progress faster if there is greater support of technology and finance to developing nations – PM
- PM mentioned initiatives:
(1) India has made LED lights popular and saved 38 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emission per year.
(2) Smoke free kitchens have been provided to over 80 million households through our Ujjwala Scheme.
(3) India is making efforts to eliminate single-use plastics.
(4) India aims to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 and is encouraging a circular economy.
(5) The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is among the fastest growing international organisations, with 88 signatories.