G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting 2025

Current Context: The G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting was held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 13–17 October 2025, organised under South Africa’s G20 Presidency.

• It was chaired by Dr. Dion George, South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
• The meeting aimed to adopt a Ministerial Declaration on biodiversity, oceans, climate resilience, and sustainable resource use.
• India, represented by Bhupender Yadav, called for equitable climate action, reaffirming the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR‑RC).
• India urged developed nations to treat climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity building as obligations.
• It also promoted the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) movement and ecosystem‑based approaches.

Question:

Q.1 Which Indian initiative promoting sustainable lifestyles was highlighted at the G20 Environment Meeting 2025?
a) Swachh Bharat Mission
b) LiFE – Lifestyle for Environment
c) National Clean Air Programme
d) Green India Mission

Answer: b) India showcased LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) to encourage climate-conscious individual and community actions.