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Climate Summit 2021 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join 40 world leaders for a two-day virtual summit to be hosted by US President Joe Biden on the climate crisis beginning today. The US president has invited 40 world leaders, including Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, to the summit.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the leaders will deliberate on how the world can align climate action with inclusive and resilient economic development while respecting national circumstances and sustainable development priorities. It said Modi will make his remarks in the leaders’ session-I from 5.30 to 7.30 pm IST today on the theme, “Our collective sprint to 2030”.
“Nearly 40 other world leaders are participating in the summit. They will represent countries which are members of the Major Economies Forum (India is a member) and those vulnerable to climate change, among others,” the MEA said in a statement. “The leaders will exchange views on climate change, enhancing climate actions, mobilising finance towards climate mitigation and adaptation, nature-based solutions, climate security as well as technological innovations for clean energy,” it added.
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PM Modi, US President Launch Initiative | "As a climate-responsible developing country, India welcomes partners to create templates of sustainable development in India. These can also help other developing countries, who need affordable access to green finance and clean technologies. That is why, President Biden and I are launching the “India-US climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 partnership”. Together, we will help mobilise investments, demonstrate clean technologies, and enable green collaborations," announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Leaders' Summit on Climate 2021.
That is why, President Biden and I are launching the “India-US climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 partnership”.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 22, 2021
Together, we will help mobilise investments, demonstrate clean technologies, and enable green collaborations: PM
Global Climate Summit 2021 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden has launched 'India-US Climate And Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership' during global climate summit.
Concrete Action Needed to Combat Climate Change: PM Modi | "For humanity to combat Climate Change, concrete action is needed. We need such action at a high speed, on a large scale, and with a global scope. We, in India, are doing our part. Our ambitious renewable energy target of 450 Gigawatts by 2030 shows our commitment. Despite our development challenges, we have taken many bold steps on clean energy, energy efficiency, afforestation and bio-diversity," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at virtual global climate summit hosted by US President Joe Biden.
Humanity is Battling a Global Pandemic Right Now: PM Modi | "I would like to thank President Biden for taking this initiative. Humanity is battling a global pandemic right now. And, this event is a timely reminder that the grave threat posed by Climate Change has not disappeared," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at global climate summit.
PM Modi Speaks at Global Climate Summit | Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at virtual global summit hosted by US President Joe Biden on the climate crisis.
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Where to Watch | The Leaders Summit on Climate is a two-day event that began today and will end on April 23. It will be a virtual event owing to the Covid-19 pandemic making travel impossible. The event is being streamed online and available for the public to watch.
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Joe Biden on Climate Crisis | Climate change has been an area of focus for US President Joe Biden. After taking charge as the president, Biden on January 20 had announced the return of the United States to the Paris climate accord. The virtual summit is part of a series of global meetings focussing on climate issues, being held in the run-up to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November.
Global Climate Summit | "Nearly 40 other world leaders are participating in the summit. They will represent countries which are members of the Major Economies Forum (India is a member) and those vulnerable to climate change, among others," the MEA had said in a statement.
PM Modi's Remark from 5.30 to 7.30 pm | The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had said that the leaders will deliberate on how the world can align climate action with inclusive and resilient economic development while respecting national circumstances and sustainable development priorities. It said PM Modi will make his remarks in the leaders’ session-I from 5.30 to 7.30 pm IST on Thursday on the theme, “Our collective sprint to 2030”.
PM Modi to Speak at Global Climate Summit | Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak today on a two-day virtual summit to be hosted by US President Joe Biden on the climate crisis. The US president has invited 40 world leaders, including Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, to the summit.
