NEW DELHI: In the backdrop of the Uttarakhand disaster, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said enhancing disaster management capabilities was one of the areas which needed attention and it could be done through human resources development and technology. He said, “The road to fighting climate change is through climate justice…”
“The sad reality is changes in the environment and natural disasters impact the poor the most,” the PM said while virtually inaugurating the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), an annual event organised by the New Delhi-based The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Underlining the need for economic development in countries that lagged behind in this journey, he added, “Climate justice is inspired by a vision of trusteeship where growth comes with greater compassion to the poorest.” Though the PM did not get into the details, he said the country was working in the direction of enhancing its disaster management capabilities as part
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We count on India for its contribution to multilateralism as a force for good: UN Deputy Secretary-General
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We count on India for its contribution to multilateralism as a force for good: UN Deputy Secretary-GeneralPTI
Last Updated: Feb 11, 2021, 02:31 PM IST
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UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, addressing the inaugural session of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 Wednesday, hailed efforts by India to bolster its renewable energy basket and achieve its climate action goals.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed
UNITED NATIONS: A top United Nations official has said that this year, more than ever, the international community counts on India for its contribution to multilateralism as a force for good - from COVID-19 vaccines to climate action and peacekeeping.
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A top United Nations official has said that this year, more than ever, the international community counts on India for its contribution to multilateralism as a force for good from COVID-19 vaccines
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