National Conference of Environment Ministers to be held in Gujarat

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The two day (23-24 September) National Conference of Environment Ministers will be held in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.

The conference will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23 September 2022 virtually.

The two-day conference is being held to create a synergy among the central and state governments in formulating better policies on issues such as the elimination of plastic pollution through a multi-pronged approach.

It will also focus on increasing the forest cover with special emphasis on restoration of degraded land and wildlife conservation.

IMPORTANT FACTS -

Theme of the conference : 

• The conference  will have six thematic sessions with topics focusing on LiFE, Combating Climate Change (Updating State Action Plans on Climate Change for Mitigation of Emissions and Adaptation to Climate Impacts) ; PARIVESH (Single Window System for Integrated Green Clearances) ; Forestry Management ; Prevention and Control of Pollution; Wildlife Management ; Plastics and Waste Management.