COP-16 Conference to Begin Tomorrow in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 1-
A delegation from Haryana, led by the cabinet minister Rao Narbir Singh, departed from New Delhi today to participate in the UNCCD – COP-16, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from December 2 to 13.This event will provide an effective platform for Green Zone businesses, scientists, financial institutions, NGOs, and affected communities to collaborate and find sustainable solutions for land restoration and drought management.
The COP-16 conference, scheduled for December 2-13, 2024, is expected to be attended by various countries from around the world. Singh, will be participating in this high-level event with the state delegation. Before departing, Minister Singh stated that Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi is taking historic steps to address climate change as part of his vision for a developed India by 2047.
He emphasized that developed countries should provide technical and financial support to developing nations to make the fight against climate change more effective. He mentioned that initiatives like the National Solar Mission and the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, are progressing meaningfully.