MyGov.in which is the citizen-centric platform that connects people with the Government of India is holding a MyGov Talk event with Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 26 October at 5 pm.
This is a part of the preparations the central government and the Ministry of Environment are making as the Conference of Parties (COP) 21 meeting draws nearer (30 November to 11 December). The MyGov Talk is intended to seek the views and suggestions of citizens on the proposals contained in the Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) plan submitted to the UNFCCC by India.
With India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), the country is keen to attempt to work towards a low carbon emission pathway, while simultaneously endeavouring to meet all the developmental challenges that it faces today. The INDC aims at promoting clean energy, especially renewable energy, enhancement of energy efficiency, development of less carbon intensive and resilient urban centres, promotion of waste to wealth, safe, smart and sustainable green transportation network, abatement of pollution and India’s efforts to enhance carbon sink through creation of forest and tree cover.
Climate Change experts, senior journalists and social media influencers will join the online panel discussion with Javadekar. Citizens are invited to share their ideas, questions and inputs on India’s role in COP 21 and on the following proposals laid down by Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC):
Sustainable Lifestyles
Cleaner Economic Development
Reduce Emission intensity of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Increase the Share of Non-Fossil Fuel Based Electricity
Enhancing Carbon Sink (Forests)
Adaptation
Mobilising Finance
Technology Transfer and Capacity Building
Selected ideas and names would also be mentioned by the minister and other experts during the MyGov Talk. Also see ‘India spells out a climate action plan’.
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