G20 working group meeting to discuss climate change, land degradation

The meeting will be held in Bengaluru from February 9-11, 2023

India will use its term as G20 president to talk about land degradation, biodiversity loss, marine pollution and other such issues, said environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday.

“India’s G20 presidency aims to bring an integrated, comprehensive and consensus-driven approach to address climate change and pursue sustainable growth,” Yadav said, adding that the country will promote its development concept of LiFE--Lifestyle for Environment.

G20’s first meeting of the Environment, Climate & Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) under the Sherpa Track will focus on arresting land degradation, accelerating ecosystem restoration, and enriching biodiversity. The meeting will be held in Bengaluru from February