Climate change is one most concerning factor, globally.
Many international climate conferences, discussion forums and campaigns we come across regularly are the proofs of that severity.
Moreover, the international multilateral forums like Paris Accord and Conference of Parties (COP) have been at the forefront in directing nations to implement measures to tackle #ClimateChange.
Now, India is taking a step ahead to fight for this cause on an international level, and its joining hands with Norway!
On the side-lines of the 13th COP, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said the two nations will start moving nations on climate action measures.
Javadekar held high-level talks with Norwegian Climate and Environment Minister Sveinung Rotevatn during 13th COP to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).
“We have agreed upon working jointly with Norway on the issues including development of relevant technology and create pressure for quick action on all countries. We also agreed upon strengthening our bond so that we can have joint efforts in waste management, ensuring marine litter goes down rapidly and India’s cooling action plan speeds up,” Javadekar said.
In response, the Norwegian Minister said India is showing that economic growth and climate action measures can go together.
“Norway sees India as an important international player on climate and environment. India is showing the world that economic growth and bold action on climate can go hand in hand. We are impressed with India’s efforts to beat plastic pollution, including ‘Clean India Campaign’,” the Norwegian Minister said in response.
Rotevatn further informed that the two sides also discussed on areas such as biodiversity, forest preservation, saving carbon sinks, marine littering and waste management, among others.
On the lines of 13th COP, Javadekar also urged that the funding and investment promised to the developing nations should be focused upon.
“On climate change we have stressed that finances, which were promised to the developing world and have not come in the last 10 years, needs to be followed up. The amount stands at USD 1 trillion. All countries should create a buzz around it. So, we have decided to partner in progress,” said the Indian Minister.
Overall, as part of COP 13, the two nations decided to step up actions and raise the agenda on actions targeting climate change and air pollution.
Earlier in 2019, India and Norway had signed the letter of intent for establishing the India Norway Marine Pollution Initiative in 2019 to fight ocean pollution and also signed MoU to form the India-Norway Ocean Dialogue.
Wish the new India-Norway collaboration to combat climate concerns will contribute to the ongoing efforts, globally.
