Delhi CM to take pledge on Oct 11 in Copenhagen to reduce emissions
In a bid to curb air pollution and save environment, Delhi along with 20 other cities will pledge to reduce emissions and air pollution on October 11 at Copenhagen.
Officials of the Delhi Government said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will also attend the C40 World Mayors Summit in Denmark between October 9 and 12 where he is expected to share the challenges and successes of Delhi’s effort to curb pollution and improve quality of life and talk about initiatives taken by the city Government that led to 25 per cent reduction in Delhi’s air pollution.
“Invited as the leader of one of the world’s largest metropolises, the CM will join leaders of cities like New York, London, Paris, Los Angeles and Berlin on the high table of urban powerhouses to deliberate on the climate crisis impacting the world,” said a statement from Chief Minister Office (CMO).
C40 is a network of the world’s megacities committed to addressing climate change. C40 supports cities to collaborate effectively, share knowledge and drive meaningful, measurable and sustainable action on climate change.
Around the world, C40 cities connect 94 of the world’s greatest cities to take bold climate action, leading the way towards a healthier and more sustainable future.
“Representing 700+ million citizens and one quarter of the global economy, mayors of the C40 cities are committed to delivering on the most ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement at the local level, as well as to cleaning the air we breathe,” said the official.
Additionally, the CM will also be speaking during the summit on the future plan of action on air pollution. In a session titled ‘Breathe Deeply’, city leaders, experts, and business leaders will discuss the innovative new solutions underway in cities that are improving air quality and creating healthier, more equitable and prosperous communities.
Besides, the CM will also speak about odd-even scheme, improving the supply of electricity and other power sector reforms at the summit called the ‘Asian Mayors and City Leaders Meeting on Low Carbon Inclusive Growth’.