India and Sweden Pledge Joint Commitment to Humanitarian Principles and Sustainability Initiatives

India and Sweden Pledge Joint Commitment to Humanitarian Principles and Sustainability Initiatives

VoM News Desk | December 10, 2023 | 01:56 PM IST | India, Sweden | Follow on Google News

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India and Sweden Pledge Joint Commitment to Humanitarian Principles and Sustainability Initiatives

During the UNGA humanitarian debate, Andreas von Uexkull, Sweden’s deputy envoy to the UN, highlighted the enduring commitment of both India and Sweden to uphold humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence in responding to global crises.

Emphasizing India’s ethos encapsulated in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, he underlined its pursuit of inclusivity, ensuring no one is left behind, and striving towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Uexkull lauded India’s global leadership, notably its presidency of the G20 and the introduction of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) to promote eco-conscious practices, aligning with their shared dedication to a sustainable global future.

Echoing this sentiment, Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, highlighted the bilateral commitment between the two nations, stressing smarter and sustainable collaboration.

He reminisced about the historical ties dating back to independence, noting the frequent high-level exchanges between leaders of both countries, including recent discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson at COP28 in Dubai.

The joint announcement of the Leadership Group for Industry Transition 2.0 (LeadIT 2.0) exemplifies their commitment to climate action.

LeadIT, co-hosted by India and Sweden, aims to achieve net-zero emissions in heavy industries by 2050, uniting nations and companies in forging policies and practices for sustainable industrial transition.

Prime Minister Modi highlighted LeadIT’s expanded reach, with 18 countries and 20 companies participating, emphasizing global cooperation under circularity strategies during India’s G20 presidency.

This initiative underscores the collective effort to address climate change and accelerate the global transition to sustainable industries.

The joint efforts between India and Sweden, as exemplified in LeadIT 2.0, signify a crucial step towards international collaboration in achieving climate goals and fostering a sustainable future.

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