India Environment Week Opened In Kuwait
In an address on World Environment Day at the Indian Embassy on Sunday, June 5th, Ambassador Shri Sibi George said India is not part of the climate change challenges, but is part of the solution.
Compared to the global average, India has a 60% lower carbon footprint per capita. Despite India's role in addressing climate change, Ambassador Vasu said, the nation is part of the solution and has gone above and beyond what it should have.
India's Embassy organized daily quizzes, a painting competition, and a presentation on Indian climate action. A grand finale of Indian Classical Dances will conclude the week-long celebrations on June 9.
World Environment Day, he said, aims to celebrate India's contributions to Climate Action, to recognize India's progress in Climate Action among Kuwaiti friends and diasporans, and to raise awareness about climate change across the Kuwaiti community including among children, a key issue facing the world today.
The ambassador also pointed out that Kuwait can play a significant role in expanding India's energy security partnership. Moreover, India will be able to make some progress in Kuwait's engagement with India in this sector with Kuwait joining the International Solar Alliance, which was conceptualized at India's initiative.
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