India’s PM addresses Leaders’ Summit on Climate, pushes for concrete action to combat climate change

  • Date: 23-Apr-2021
  • Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
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India’s PM addresses Leaders’ Summit on Climate, pushes for concrete action to combat climate change

NNA - India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has said that for humanity to combat Climate Change, concrete action is needed at a high speed, on a large scale, and with a global scope. 

“We in India, are doing our part; despite the development challenges, India has taken many bold steps on clean energy, energy efficiency, afforestation and bio-diversity,” Modi said as addressing the Leaders' Summit on Climate Change through video conferencing. 

“India's ambitious renewable energy target of 450 Gigawatts by 2030 shows our commitment. Our per capita carbon footprint is 60 per cent lower than the global average and it is because our lifestyle is still rooted in sustainable traditional practices,” the Prime Minister added. 

He went on to say that India, a climate-responsible developing country, welcomed  partners to create templates of sustainable development in India.

“These can also help other developing countries, who need affordable access to