Environment, climate change gain prominence in manifestos but experts question follow-through

Environment, climate change gain prominence in manifestos but experts question follow-through

Environment, climate change gain prominence in manifestos but experts question follow-through From a few lines two decades ago to multiple full pages, Lok Sabha election manifestos of two primary national parties in India - the BJP and the Congress - reflect rising concerns over climate change and environmental degradation.While policy experts have welcomed the increased attention to these issues, they, however, say many promises have proved to…

Lok Sabha 2024: Environment, climate change gain prominence in party manifestos but experts question follow-through

BJP and Congress manifestos focus on climate change, with BJP aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070 and Congress proposing a green transition fund. Experts raise concerns over lack of specific steps and urge greater civil society involvement in environmental decisions.