ISA Seeks Integrated Approach For Mission LiFE
International Solar Alliance suggests public participation, stakeholder engagement at the State level, proactive measures
Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General, International Solar Alliance releasing a BEE report, in New Delhi
Vijayawada: In a significant step towards India’s ambitious climate goals, the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a globally respected organisation, has advocated an integrated approach to implementing the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) program.
Spearheaded by India, the initiative aims to inspire individuals and communities to protect and preserve the environment, aligning with the commitment to reducing carbon emissions by one billion tons by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions
by 2070. Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General of ISA and former member of the Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change, emphasised the need for an energy efficiency-integrated strategy to achieve these targets. He called for proactive measures and stakeholder engagement at the State level, along with widespread dissemination of energy efficiency technologies.
Dr Mathur underscored public participation as vital for the successful implementation of these programs.
As part of efforts to consult with national and global experts on adopting of communication strategies to scaling energy efficiency initiatives, the Media Advisor (Southern States/UTs) of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power A Chandrasekhar Reddy met Dr Mathur in Delhi. During the discussions, the Director General praised the concerted efforts of BEE, and also Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and Ministry of Environment & Climate Change and several stakeholders/States which led to significant milestones in the fiscal year 2022-23.
