Global Initiative to Reduce Land Degradation And Coral Reef Program
Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations & GS-III – Climate change
In news
The Environment Ministerial Meeting (EMM) of the G20 countries took place through video conferencing.
Under the Presidency: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The launch of Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program were applauded.
Two documents on climate change related to managing emissions and climate change adaptations were also launched.
Important value additions
The Global Initiative on Reducing Land Degradation
It aims to strengthen the implementation of existing frameworks to prevent, halt, and reverse land degradation within G20 member states and globally.
The Global Coral Reef R&D Accelerator Platform
It is an innovative action-oriented initiative.
Aim: (1) To create a global research and development program; (2) To advance research, innovation and capacity building; (3) To enhance coral reefs conservation.
