Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Amit Bhelari

Bihar to showcase afforestation initiatives at COP28 in Dubai on December 2 to combat climate change

As the global community gathers for the Conference of Parties (COP) 28 in Dubai on Thursday, selected officials from Bihar are set to present a range of afforestation initiatives that have the potential to serve as a role model in the fight against climate change. 

The Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (DoEFCC) of Bihar government will showcase a comprehensive overview of its sustainable practices during its intervention in the India Pavilion at Dubai, underscoring the state’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

COP is an annual gathering of countries which are signatories to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), aimed at measuring progress, negotiating multilateral responses, limiting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and combating global warming. This year’s conference, starting at Expo City, Dubai, will host representatives from 198 signatory countries.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.