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G-20 under the presidency of India Nation

G-20 ministers united in
commitment to building an eco-
friendly sustainable future India launched DRRWG,
n The fourth meeting of the Working Group on
Brazil will take it forward
Environment and Climate Sustainability and the G-20
n The third and final meeting of the Disaster Risk
Environment and Climate Ministers' Meeting concluded
Reduction Working Group launched under the Indian
on 28 July in Chennai.
presidency was held in Chennai on 26 July in which the
n The meeting concluded with the adoption of several
members adopted action points on relevant five priority
documents including an outcome document, the
areas. Brazil's presidency in December 2023 will also
Chennai High Level Principles for a Blue Economy, where
take forward this grouping, India's legacy to the G-20.
the G-20 ministers united in their commitment to build
n Priority areas include global coverage of early warning
an eco-friendly, sustainable and resilient future.
systems, disaster and climate resilient infrastructure,
n Important achievements and findings focused on land financing framework for disaster risk reduction, disaster
and biodiversity, blue economy and water resource response systems and ecosystem-based approaches to
management and circular economy were highlighted in DRR. It reflects the commitment of members to the Disaster
the meeting. Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) to prevent
n The main goal of this group is to increase cooperation new disaster risks and reduce existing disaster risks
among G-20 countries with the aim of developing
Commemorative coins and
state-of-the-art solutions for sustainable management
postage stamps issued
of oceans and conservation of marine biodiversity.
n Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate n Prime Minister Narendra Modi released commemorative
Change Bhupender Yadav said that the launch of postage stamps and coins commemorating India's
Industry-based Resource Efficiency and Circular G-20 presidency during the inauguration program of
Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) under the Bharat Mandapam.
chairmanship of India is a milestone. The G-20 Ministers n The designs of the coins and stamps draw inspiration from
are invited to engage with RECEIC and take advantage India’s G20 Logo and theme of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’
of the synergies in the future. or ‘One Earth · One Family · One Future’. A series of G-20
n Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the address that meetings will be followed by the 18th G-20 Leaders' Summit
climate action should follow 'Antyodaya' ie we have to on September 9-10 at the Bharat Mandapam convention
ensure the upliftment and development to the last mile. and exhibition centre, India's largest such centre.
Countries in the Global South in particular are affected n Postage stamps are worth Rs 20. The gold-coloured
by climate change and environmental issues. We need
postage stamp released to commemorate India's G-20
to act in line with the commitments made under the Presidency represents India's diversity, inclusiveness and
'UN Climate Convention' and the 'Paris Agreement'. rich cultural heritage.
n The Prime Minister said that India is moving forward
n The seven petals of the national flower of India, the
through its ambitious 'Nationally Determined
Lotus, represent the seven continents. The second ticket
Contribution'. India has achieved the set targets 9
reflects the solidarity and collective will of the G-20
years ago. India is among the top 5 countries in the
members.
world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity.
n Prime Minister Modi also released two coins of Rs 75 and Rs
India continues to collaborate with its partners through
100, marking India's G-20 presidency. The Rs 75 coin marks the
alliances including the International Solar Alliance, CDRI
completion of 75 years of India's independence and the Rs 100
and the 'Leadership Group for Industry Transformation',
coin marks India's journey to 100 years of independence, with
aiming for 'net zero' carbon emissions by 2070.
the coin marking the beginning of Amrit Kaal.
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