ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference

Current Context : Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh inaugurated ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference in New Delhi.

Theme : Fostering a collaborative ecosystem for achieving net zero by 2070.

ABOUT

• The ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference is an important event organized by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
• Focuses on critical issues related to environmental sustainability, carbon management, and climate change, particularly in the context of India’s economic and industrial sectors.
• It focuses on strategies for mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

 RELEVANCE TO INDIA’S CLIMATE GOALS:

• National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC): The conference aligns with the objectives of India’s NAPCC, which outlines measures for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Commitment to International Agreements : It reinforces India’s commitment to international climate agreements like the Paris Agreement by encouraging industries to reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to global climate action.