Special Climate Meet on the Sidelines of UNGA
UN Secretary General convened a special Climate Action Summit on 23rd September, 2019, at the start of the annual General Assembly session, in a bid to nudge countries to do more to fight climate change. Indian Prime Minister also addressed the Climate Action Summit in the UN General Assembly chamber.
Why a Special Summit?
- Presence of Heads of Government: The meeting has a bigger profile, with close to 60 heads of state or government, including from France, Germany, Britain, etc.
- Concrete Plans: This meeting is different from earlier efforts as the UN Secretary General has asked countries to bring ....
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