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Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate Global Climate Conference in New Delhi
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The conference will be held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on September 19 and 20, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate it at around 10 a.m. on September 19.
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Participants will include representatives of State Legal Services Authorities, State Expert Appraisal Committees, State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities and State Wetland Authorities, alongside judicial and government officials.
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NGT Chairperson Justice (Retired) Prakash Shrivastava recently described clean air as “a fundamental need rather than a luxury” and said air pollution does not respect political boundaries.
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The gathering is also intended to enable the exchange of institutional experiences and scientific knowledge across jurisdictions, in addition to judicial approaches and environmental-governance practices.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a major international climate conference in New Delhi on September 19, bringing together judges and officials from 17 nations to tackle environmental challenges. PM India The two-day gathering at Vigyan Bhawan aims to bridge gaps in climate policy and share judicial approaches to environmental protection across borders.
The conference brings together Indian Supreme Court and High Court judges, environmental experts, and senior officials alongside representatives from State Legal Services Authorities and environmental agencies. Tripura Star News Participants will exchange knowledge on combating air pollution, enforcing environmental laws, and strengthening institutional cooperation on climate issues that "do not respect political boundaries." The Hans India
Modi Calls Out Carbon Inequality at Climate Meet
Modi used the conference to challenge developed nations on their environmental record. The Hans India He stated that wealthy countries produce six times more per capita carbon emissions than India, yet developing nations often face unfair blame for climate change. The Prime Minister highlighted India's historic connection to nature and the nation's progress in environmental protection.
Breaking Down Barriers in Environmental Law
The conference focuses on three critical areas: gaps in climate policy design, failures in implementation, and weak enforcement across nations. PM India Judges and legal experts will share how their countries prosecute environmental crimes and protect natural resources. The gathering aims to build stronger connections between judicial systems so climate solutions work across borders.
Clean Air as a Right, Not a Luxury
NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava has framed the conference's mission in stark terms. Daily Hunt He called clean air "a fundamental need rather than a luxury" and warned that air pollution ignores political boundaries. The conference brings together 17 countries to develop joint strategies for protecting air quality and holding polluters accountable across jurisdictions.
NGT Releases New Mobile App for Environmental Complaints
Alongside the conference, Modi launched a National Green Tribunal mobile application to simplify how citizens report environmental violations. Tripura Star News The app enables direct filing of complaints about pollution, illegal construction, and other environmental breaches. The tool represents India's push to make environmental justice more accessible and speed up legal action against violators.
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