India, Japan discuss climate change, green hydrogen

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, September 7

India and Japan may explore strengthening bilateral cooperation, especially on circular economy and resource efficiency, low carbon technology, green hydrogen, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav today said.

He was speaking at the India-Japan high-level policy dialogue with Koizumi Shinjiro, Environment Minister of Japan.

Matters related to air pollution, sustainable technologies, transports, climate change, marine litter, fluorocarbons and COP 26 were discussed at the meeting held virtually, officials said.

Yadav acknowledged the importance of the India-Japan bilateral cooperation on environment and appreciated efforts made by Japan in bringing new technologies to India.

He also highlighted the achievements made by India in tackling climate change under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“India and Japan may explore strengthening bilateral cooperation, especially on circular economy and resource efficiency, low carbon technology and green hydrogen,” said Yadav.

Given Japan’s expertise and technology on low carbon technology, he requested Japan to consider joining the Leadership Group for Industry Transition, a global initiative spearheaded by India and Sweden, they added.

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