Fight climate change: EU chief to youngsters

 

future. Climate change and biodiversity loss are at the top of the political agenda of the European Union (EU) and India. Observing that the young should raise their voice for climate action, Leyen said, “Youth are the advocates to fight climate change as well as to fight for the planet. But they are also the ones who develop solutions.” The event – Youth for a Greener Future – was organised by TERI, in collaboration with the EU.

“Young people have fully understood the urgency of the climate crisis. And they are doing something about it. From living more sustainable lifestyles to making their voices heard on the streets and advocating for greener policies, young people are at the heart of the solution. So make your voices heard,” the European Commission president added. Highlighting the long-standing partnership between the EU and India, Leyen commended India’s ambitious renewable energy goals announced at the COP26 held in Glasgow. “There is a lot of untapped potential between the European Union and India, we have a lot in common. And joining forces, we can do so much together for the benefit of our people but also for the benefit of our climate and our planet. “We share the idea that we need to look into solar energy, wind energy, biomass, hydropower, green hydrogen, and geothermal. These are the ingredients of success for the economy, for the benefit of the people, and the protection of our climate and environment,”she said.