What is the LiFE mission? How could it help India and other like-minded nations in its climate action?

The mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment) launched by the Prime Minister of India during COP26 is an initiative to make the fight against climate change democratic, such that everyone can contribute to it within their capacity.

Mission LiFE:

• It is based on the fact that the environment can be protected by making changes in our lifestyle.
• It is an initiative for a sustainable and healthy lifestyle to achieve the sustainable development goals.
• It promotes an environmentally conscious lifestyle focusing on mindful and deliberate utilisation instead of mindless and wasteful consumption.
• On the world environment Day 2022, LiFE global movement was launched to bring people together in finding specific and scientific ways to address the environmental crisis.
• It is based on the principle of lifestyle of the planet, for the planet and by the planet.
• It aims to promote a circular economy with the help of three R’s, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

India’s commitment to LiFE and environment protection:

• India is ranked fourth in wind energy and fifth in solar energy.
• India’s renewable energy capacity has increased around threefold in the last eight years.
• Annual per capita carbon footprint in India is 1.5 tonnes, whereas in word it is 4 tonnes per year.
• The target of 40% electric capacity from non-fossil fuels has been achieved nine years ahead of the deadline.
• 10% ethanol blending in petrol.
• Launch of National Hydrogen Mission.
• National Afforestation Program.
• National Mission for a Green India.
• National Action Plan on Climate Change.
• National Biodiversity Action Plan.

Way forward:

India along with 26 nations is a part of LiFE mission. LiFE is a global vision, which is crucial for the future of the planet and will give a push to collective climate change efforts.