We Should Not Lose Sight Of Challenges Like Climate Change: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that while ongoing the fight against COVID-19, the world should not lose sight of other big challenges like climate change.

While addressing on the occasion of “Vesak Global Celebrations” on Buddha Purnima, PM Modi said the “reckless lifestyle” of the present generation threatens the coming generations.

“Friends, COVID-19 is certainly a major challenge we face. While we do everything possible to fight it, we must not lose sight of the other challenges humanity faces. One of the biggest challenges is that of climate change. The reckless lifestyle of the present threatens the coming generations,” he said.

“We can not let our plants remain wounded. Lord Buddha put emphasis on a way of life where respect for mother nature is paramount,” PM Modi said.

Expressing pride in the country’s achievements on the issue of environment, PM Modi informed that India is among the few large economies to be on track to completing the targets of the Paris accord.