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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekartoday launchedthe “India Climate Change Knowledge Portal

Highlights

• The portal will be a “single point Information resource” which provides information on the different climate initiatives taken by various Line Ministries enabling users to access updated status on these initiatives.
• India has practically achieved its Pre-2020 Climate Action targets
• The portal captures sector-wise adaptation and mitigation actions that are being taken by the various line Ministries in one place
• It will updated information on their implementation.
• The knowledge portal will help in disseminating knowledge among citizens about all the major steps Government is taking at both national and international levels to address climate change issues.

Major components included in the knowledge portal

• India’s Climate Profile
• National Policy Framework
• India’s NDC goals
• Adaptation Actions
• Mitigation Actions
• Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation
• International Climate Negotiations
• Reports & Publications

Source: PIB