December 2, 2024 10:58 AM

Union environment minister champions green initiatives ahead of UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh

In a symbolic gesture promoting environmental consciousness, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, planted a sapling at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh before the commencement of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's COP16. The tree-planting ceremony aligned with India's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (A Tree in Mother's Name) initiative, emphasizing the country's commitment to environmental stewardship. During his visit to the embassy, Minister Y...