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Climate change is a lived reality for millions: PM Modi at global climate summit

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New Delhi, Apr 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden has launched 'India-US Climate And Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership' during global climate summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden

Speaking at virtual global summit of 40 global leaders, Modi also said sustainable lifestyles and guiding philosophy of "back to basics" must be important pillars of the economic strategy for the post-COVID era.

The Prime Minister said he and President Biden are launching the ''India-US climate and clean energy Agenda 2030 partnership''.

"Together, we will help mobilise investments, demonstrate clean technologies, and enable green collaborations," he said at the summit.

Modi said India has taken "many bold steps" on clean energy, energy efficiency, afforestation and bio-diversity despite its development challenges.

"For humanity to combat climate change, concrete action is needed. We need such action at a high speed, on a large scale, and with a global scope. We, in India, are doing our part," the Prime Minister said.

"As a climate-responsible developing country, India welcomes partners to create templates of sustainable development in India. These can also help other developing countries, who need affordable access to green finance and clean technologies," he said.

Modi said humanity is battling a global pandemic right now and the summit is a timely reminder that the grave threat of climate Change has not disappeared.

The Prime Minister also thanked President Biden for hosting the summit.

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