India’s Environment Minister, Bhupender Yadav, talked about a big step India took in 2019 when it introduced a resolution on single-use plastics at a major global meeting about the environment. This helped shine a light on the problem of plastic waste.
At a conference in Geneva where countries come together to discuss environmental issues, Yadav emphasized that making agreements work well depends a lot on having money, sharing technology, and building stronger cooperation among countries.
During a special meeting about “Means of Implementation,” Yadav shared India’s plan to deal with plastic pollution through various laws like the Environment (Protection) Act and guidelines for handling hazardous waste. This is backed by investments aimed at improving environmental management.
On the sidelines of the conference, Yadav attended a meeting hosted by Norway focused on international efforts to tackle plastic pollution. He spoke about India’s actions, such as banning specific single-use plastic items and introducing policies to make companies responsible for their plastic packaging.
The Indian government remains committed to working with other countries on environmental issues, standing strong for developing nations, and looking for fair and effective ways to protect our planet.
In a meeting with Katrin Schneeberger from Switzerland, Yadav discussed creating a global agreement on plastic pollution and India’s support for a scientific panel to help manage chemicals and waste, as set out by global resolutions. Past meetings have struggled to agree on parts of this treaty, pushing talks to 2025.
Some countries, including India and China, want to focus on managing plastic waste rather than limiting the production of new plastics. The conference also included discussions about better management of chemicals and waste globally.
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