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Yadav underscored the importance of preserving one-third of the Earth for biodiversity, noting that around 50,000 species are used for human
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Emphasising the need for strong ecological and economical
fronts, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Bhupender Yadav on Sunday said that as India strives to become a
instead for an ecologically conscious model.
Highlighting the adverse effects of development, such as rising temperatures and biodiversity
loss, he underscored the essential role of nature in providing food, energy, medicine, and other resources.
He stressed on the importance
of preserving one-third of the Earth for biodiversity, noting that around 50,000 species are used for human consumption.
Yadav also
outlined three essential actions for sustainable development- changing consumption demands, improving supply systems, and implementing
emphasising the interconnectedness of all aspects of life
environment.
Yadav also extended the deadline for idea submission in Ideas4LiFE from September 15 to October 15.
The government launched
the drive in July, inviting ideas for products and services that encourage environment-friendly lifestyles
The initiative calls on students, research scholars, faculty, and innovators to submit innovative and unconventional ideas that support the
vision of mindful and deliberate resource utilisation.
So far, the Ideas4Life 2024 initiative in India has registered 1,933 students, who
energy, reduce waste, reduce e-waste, say no to single-use plastics, adopt sustainable food systems, and adopt healthy lifestyles
accomplishments, Yadav noted that the government achieved its renewable energy targets nine years ahead of schedule and launched the Soil
Health Card initiative to minimise chemical use in agriculture.
He also discussed the global food waste problem, highlighting that 15
billion tonnes of food end up in landfills annually.
He called for education, innovation, and technological advancements to be focused on
improving and preserving nature.
The minister invited ideas and suggestions from students from various colleges, urging them to contribute
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