Mission LiFE: PM Modi Launches Mission LiFE to Tackle Climate Change along with the UN Chief

Mission LiFE: At the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres introduced "Mission LiFE" (Lifestyle for Environment).

PM Modi said during the 'Mission LiFE' launch in Kevadia, "Everywhere you look, climate change is a problem. Our rivers are drying up, and our glaciers are melting. The climate catastrophe will be combated with the aid of Mission LIFE "declared PM Modi.

"It has become widely believed that addressing climate change is only a matter of policy, and that action would be taken by both national and international organisations. However, as a result of climate change, people are now experiencing "said he.

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A small change in lifestyle can benefit the environment, PM Modi

"Some people prefer AC settings as low as 17, which has a negative effect on the environment. Utilize bicycles while you work out, helping the environment by changing your lifestyle, "added he.

Reuse, reduction, and recycling are ingrained in Indian customs and culture, as PM Modi has emphasised. He remarked, "We need to bring these behaviours back and strive toward making sustainable decisions.
At the global launch of "Mission Life," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres claimed that the G20's combined resources have the capacity to put an end to the war against nature and put humanity on the path to sustainable existence.

"G20 nations produce 80% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, but they also produce 80% of the world's gross domestic product. G20 resources taken together have the potential to put an end to the war against nature and put us on the path to sustainable living "UN chief spoke.

According to the head of the UN, India can play a pivotal mediating role in fostering trust between poor and industrialised countries.

"A significant political opportunity to restore confidence and speed up implementation of the Paris Agreement's pillars will be presented at COP27. India may play a crucial bridge role in fostering trust between developing and rich countries due to its vulnerability to climate change and its huge economy" he said.

He continued, "Communities and individuals can and must contribute to the solution for preserving our planet and our shared future."

According to the head of the UN, rich nations must fulfil their pledges to offer practical financial and technological assistance to developing nations during this transition.

"Developed nations must keep their word and give real financial and technological assistance to developing nations like India during this transition. We must start a revolution in renewable energy, and we eagerly anticipate working with India on this "UN head of state added.

Message from global leaders

Andry Rajoelina, the president of Madagascar, said "I firmly believe that LiFE has the potential to be a pivotal moment in our struggle against the climate disaster. I'd want to express my gratitude to India for bringing us together for this cause through its inspiring environmental preservation leader, the prime minister."

"Georgia welcomes & fully supports this global initiative, timely introduced by PM Modi who promotes an environmentally conscious lifestyle that focuses on the principle of mindful & deliberate utilisations," Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said in a statement at the launch of "Mission LiFE."

"The need for a coordinated effort to combat climate change is greater than ever. We appreciate Prime Minister Modi's initiative in helping to launch "Mission LiFE" with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "Message from Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.

"1.2 million people participated in World Cleanup Day in India last year, which is fantastic," she continued.

President of France Emmanuel Macron stated in a video message that France is eager to collaborate with India in light of India's upcoming G20 leadership.
No one can manage global concerns, including climate change, alone, he continued, so we must chose cooperation at a time when international tensions are rising.

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According to UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, "We must cooperate as democracies to ensure energy independence and safeguard economies. Together with partners like India, we are making investments to build crucial climate infrastructure. I applaud India for taking the initiative in establishing Mission Life. Let's continue blazing a trail."

"The timing of PM Modi's Mission LIFE could not have been more important. The effects of the climate crisis hit us hard, "Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the President of the Maldives, stated in a video message.

PM Modi hold Bilateral meeting along with UN Chief

PM Modi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had a private meeting earlier today at Kevadia. According to officials, Modi and Guterres, who has been in India for three days, spoke for a significant amount of time.

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