Tamilnadu Affairs
Nilgiris should strive to become net zero
Additional chief secretary (Environment, <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change and forest department)SupriyaSahu said a district-level Climate Change Committee, headed by the collector, has been set up in theNilgiristo turn it into a carbon-neutral or net zero district. Speaking at the Carbon Neutral Nilgiris event held in the town on Thursday, Sahu said, Climate change is nothing but a balance between emission and consumption of carbon. This programme has an inclusive agenda keeping in mind the Flora and Fauna in the Nilgiri Biodiversity and to making everyone aware of what the district holds for us. The Nilgiris is the water tower ofTamil Nadu.
Economist and member of the Tamil Nadu Governing Council Montek Singh Ahluwalia said the Nilgiris should strive to become a net zero district. Stating that the Nilgiris is a low carbon district, Erik Solheim, executive director (6th), UNEP and member of the TN Governing Council, said the movement should become people-centred.
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