Press Conference On G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministers Meeting in Chennai

The G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group ministers' meeting concluded successfully in Chennai under India's presidency, adopting a 68-paragraph outcome document with consensus on 64 paragraphs focused on land degradation, ecosystem restoration, sustainable blue economy, and circular economy. Key developments included the launch of 10 presidency documents, such as compendiums on best practices for mining and forest fire restoration, water management, and knowledge exchanges on circular practices in steel and bioeconomy sectors, alongside the Gandhinagar Implementation Roadmap and a new industry coalition. This gathering, highlighted by Prime Minister Modi's message and high participation from 34 ministers, reinforces global commitment to resilient environmental action and informs upcoming forums like COP28.