Mains Daily Question
Oct. 19, 2023
Q3. What is Mission LiFE introduced at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Glasgow? Discuss how Mission LiFE introduced by India, will contribute towards the achievement of the SDG 2030 agenda. (10M, 150W)
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Approach to the answer: Understanding and structuring the answer: The question has two main headings: 1) Features of Mission LiFE and 2) Role of Mission LiFE in achieving SDGs 2030. Introduction: Type 1: Explain the purpose of LiFE mission and provide some relevant data in this regard. Type 2: Establish a correlation between the LiFE mission and SDG 2030 agenda. Body: Heading 1: Features of Mission LiFE: Enlist the features that define the concept of LiFE. Heading 2: Role of Mission LiFE in achieving SDGs 2030: Explain the vital role LiFE mission could play in achieving different SDGs. For value addition, use institutional data. Conclusion: Give a forward-looking conclusion – Type 1: Mention the significance of adopting LiFE mission tools for sustainable development. Type 2: Additional suggestive steps could be written as a conclusion. |
Answer: LiFE is an India-led global mass movement that aims to nudge individuals and communities to practice an environmentally conscious lifestyle that is synchronous with nature. In India, at least 80% of all villages and urban local bodies are aimed to become environment-friendly by 2028.
Features of Mission LiFE
- Objective of mobilizing at least one billion Indians and other global citizens to take action for protecting and conserving the environment in the period 2022–28.
Envisaged in 3 phases:
- Change in Demand: Nudging people demand for environment-friendly goods and services.
- Change in Supply from the industries due to changing patterns of individual demands.
- Change in Policy as changing demand and supply dynamics would trigger shifts in large-scale industrial and government policies.
- A comprehensive list of 75 individual LiFE actions across 7 categories including Water saved, Single use plastic reduced, Sustainable food systems adopted, Waste reduced, etc.
Role of Mission LiFE in achieving SDGs 2030
According to NITI Aayog, following SDGs are in direct correlation with LiFE actions:
- Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) as ‘Energy saved’ is one of seven categories including actions like promoting LED bulbs, using smart switches, rooftop solar setups, etc.
- Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) would be achieved by creating as many as 65 million jobs by 2030 via bold environmental actions.
- Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) by promoting green spaces and by reducing air pollution.
- Responsible production and consumption (SDG 12) by promoting energy efficiency, recycle & reuse of plastic items and reducing wastage of resources.
- Climate change (SDG 13) by promoting EVs, public transport, water conservation, renewable energy sources along with waste reduction.
- Life under water (SDG 14) by inhibiting water pollution and by implementing the Amrit Sarovar Scheme and clean-up drives for water bodies.
- Life on land (SDG 15) by promoting sustainable cities, using cloth bags, planting trees & medicinal plants and reducing E-waste.
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Note- Almost all SDGs are indirectly interlinked with the LiFE Mission actions, including SDG 1, SDG 2 through multiple jobs creation and reduction in food wastages, SDG 3 through reduced pollution, etc. |
Mission LiFE is a bold and ambitious initiative that has the potential to make a significant contribution to the achievement of the SDGs on a global scale. It is a call to action for individuals, communities, businesses and governments to come together and work towards a more sustainable future.
