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Mission Life- Cop-27 Cover Story

THIS TIME, THE INDIAN MODEL

IS BUILT ON A GREEN LIFESTYLE AGENDA OF COP 27
There are 192 parties in COP. Its first meeting was
held in Berlin in 1995. COP27 is the 27th meeting
of the United Nations on the issue of climate. It
practices can prove to be important in means Conference of Parties. It is a convention
of the members of the United Nations Framework
our fight against climate change. This Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Providing
profound knowledge of sustainability financial assistance to combat climate change.
passed down through generations Reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Promoting
over a thousand years has inspired new technology and renewable energy
the Prime Minister of India, Narendra
Modi, to give the world the mantra THE NEED FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
"LiFE," aimed at making a significant RATHER THAN ONE-TIME USE
positive impact on the health and well- Because environmental degradation and climate
being of the planet. India's contribution change, along with the entire ecosystem, are the
to tackling the global climate crisis is most serious global challenges confronting humanity
the LiFE Mission. Life Mission strives today.
to transform individuals into "people If we do not take action now, 800 million to 3 billion
working for the welfare of the earth" people will face a terrible water crisis in the future due
who will adopt a sustainable lifestyle to a 2-degree Celsius increase in global temperature.
in the modern world. The green colour If we do not take action now, the world's GDP will fall
was used in the insignia of the pavilion; by 18 percent by 2050.
this green colour is a sign of green Many countries around the world are taking steps
earth. In the logo, green was used as to tackle environmental degradation and climate
the gradient shade. The leaf on the change. However, they are not entirely successful
periphery represents nature, and this because they do not involve people's participation at
symbol shows how one can balance the individual or institutional levels.
and harmonise with nature through
various initiatives of the Government
of India. The central part of the insignia
represents nature balanced with the
sun, which includes trees, mountains,
water, and biodiversity. This slogan
is inspired by the basic message
of life, "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah,"
i.e., wishing for happiness for all.
Connecting individuals, families, and
communities through the 'LiFE' Mission
will inspire individual and collective
action to protect and conserve the
environment. That is why the Prime
Minister elaborated and said that the
Mission LiFE P-3 model, i.e., enhances
the spirit of Pro Planet People. This
model works on the basic principles
of “Lifestyle of the Planet, for the
Planet and by the Planet” i.e. Life for
the Environment, for the Environment,

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