PM Modi holds meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres; will launch Mission LiFE in Kevadiya in Kevadiya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at Ektanagar in Kevadia during his two-day visit to Gujarat. After the meeting, both the leaders launched the ‘Mission Life’ (Lifestyle for Environment) campaign at the Statue of Unity. The mission aims to combat the effects of climate change by implementing a three-pronged strategy. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel were also present on the occasion. As soon as Mission Life was launched, leaders of many other countries are now sending messages. Let’s know who said what?

Climate change not just a matter of government: PM Modi
On this occasion, PM Modi said that Gujarat is one of the states of India which first started taking very first steps towards renewable energy and environment protection. Climate change has been perceived as a matter of policy. As soon as we see it by linking it with the policy, then knowingly or unknowingly we assume that the government will do something on it.

Climate change is making people think: PM Modi
PM Modi said that today our glaciers are melting, sea level is rising, our rivers are drying up, weather is getting uncertain. These changes are forcing people to think that climate change cannot be left to policy alone. People are feeling that they have a responsibility for this earth.

UN Secretary-General gave his talk on the launch of ‘Life Mission’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the launch of the ‘Life Mission’ said that individuals and communities can and should be part of the solution to protect our planet and our collective future. G20 countries account for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but also represent 80% of global GDP. Combined G20 as resources, they have the power to end the war against nature and set us towards sustainable living. Developed countries should abide by their commitments to provide meaningful financial and technical assistance to countries like India. We need to bring about a renewable revolution and look forward to working with India on this.

No country alone can solve global challenges: Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron sent a video message at the launch of Mission Life. He said that at a time when our world is under geopolitical tensions, we have to choose cooperation as no country alone can solve global challenges, especially climate change. He said France looks forward to working with India to make this initiative a success, including in the context of the Indian presidency of the G20 next year.

We are grateful to PM Modi: Estonia’s PM Kaja Kalas
At the launch of Mission Life, Estonia’s PM Kaja Kalas said in a video message that the need for a collective response to tackle climate change is stronger than ever. We are grateful to PM Modi for his leadership along with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to launch Mission Life.