India, present at Conference of Parties (CoP)22 currently taking place in Morocco's Marrakech, firmly said that all future actions on climate change must be firmly rooted in climate justice and issues like adopting a sustainable lifestyle will be central to its course of action.
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Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave spoke to CoP22 President and Moroccan Foreign Minister Salaheddine Mezouar at the summit discussing issues important to India and by extention, to the world. Dave and Mezouar also spoke about enhancing cooperation between the two countries especially in the renewable energy sector.
An official statement said, "Dave told the COP President that India believes that all future actions must be firmly rooted in climate justice and issues like adopting sustainable lifestyle and Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) will remain central to India's course of action."
In the conversation, Dave also suggested that Mezour as head of the current climate summit should organise a "Call from Marrakesh" as it will be a good sign for streamlining actions envisioned by the global community.
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Mezouar appreciated India's initiative in "stitching together a formidable" International Solar Alliance (ISA), which will be open to signing from today.
The official statement added, "Mezouar also expressed his desire to further enhance the cooperation between India and Morocco, especially in the renewable energy sector, so that energy becomes affordable for the poor and vulnerable population of the two countries." Both the leaders also discussed enhancing South-South Cooperation among other issues during the meeting.
At CoP22, which started on November 7, different countries are continuing their world on curbing climate change. Dave said that India wants a broad outline or roadmap for the implementation of the Paris agreement to be finalised at the ongoing crucial climate change conference. India, he added, will push the world for adopting a low carbon lifestyle.?