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

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.

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…