G20 Report for Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda Launched

• 23 Dec 2023

Recently, Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Labour & Employment unveiled the G20 report, 'A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy,' in New Delhi.

Key Points

• Collaborative Effort: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Global Development Network (GDN), published the report.
• The collaborative effort featured insights from a G20 international conference held in July 2023, gathering 40 experts from 14 countries.
• Minister’s Address: The Union Minister congratulated NITI Aayog and emphasized India's commitment to collaborative climate action.
• He stressed the need for a just transition to renewable energy, deep emission cuts, and scaled-up finance for sustainable and green growth.
• Amitabh Kant's Perspective: Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa, commended NITI Aayog for organizing the conference and releasing the report.
• He highlighted the urgency of accelerating global growth, emphasizing the critical role of free trade and the revitalization of the World Trade Organisation.
• Interactive Panel Discussion: The report launch included an interactive panel discussion with experts, exploring the issues covered in the volume.
• The discussions focused on just transition as a crucial pathway to mitigating climate change, highlighting its positive economic impact.
• Commitment to a Sustainable World: The event underscored the commitment of stakeholders to collectively shape a more sustainable and equitable world.