State Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Thursday called for the revival of the Council of States to discuss various dimensions, including issues relating to the environment and learn from each other and share best practices.
Speaking at a session on ‘Sub-National Leadership for Inclusive Green Growth’ at The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) World Sustainable Development Summit, he said more action was needed at the sub-national level to achieve climate-related goals.
“While we certainly need national policies on things like electric vehicles or cross-border trade related to certain incentives for environmentally preferred products, services or assets, the bulk of the work needs to happen at the State, district and local body levels,” Mr. Rajan said.
