LIFESTYLE FOR ENVIRONMENT (LIFE) IN INDIA - A CRUCIAL INNOVATIVE MEASURE IN REDUCING THE IMPACT OF ANTHROPOCENE CLIMATIC CRISIS
Abstract
The Anthropocene, the epoch marked by significant human influence on the planet, presents an unprecedented challenge: climate change. India, a nation grappling with rapid development and social inequalities, faces a critical role in mitigating this crisis. The Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) movement, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP263, emerges as a crucial innovative measure. This research paper delves into the concept of LiFE, analyzing its potential to reduce the impact of climate change in India. It explores the scientific basis for LiFE, examines its core principles, and evaluates its potential benefits and challenges. Additionally, the paper explores the role of various stakeholders – individuals, communities, businesses, and policymakers – in promoting a more environmentally conscious lifestyle. The Anthropocene climatic crisis represents a defining challenge of the 21st century, with far reaching implications for ecosystems, societies, and economies worldwide. In the Indian context, this crisis manifests through rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation, exacerbating vulnerabilities and threatening sustainable development goals. This paper aims to substantiate the Anthropocene climatic crisis in India by analyzing relevant data, laws, policies, and quantitative reports. Through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing environmental science, law, policy analysis, and quantitative research, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities for addressing the climatic crisis in India. The Anthropocene era has ushered in unprecedented challenges for the global environment, with climate change emerging as one of the most pressing issues of our time4. In this context, Lifestyle for Environment (LIFE) initiatives have gained traction as innovative approaches to mitigate the adverse impacts of human activities on the planet. This research paper explores the concept of LIFE in the Indian context, examining its potential as a crucial measure in reducing the impact of the Anthropocene climatic crisis. Through a multidisciplinary analysis encompassing environmental science, sociology, economics, and policy studies, this paper aims to provide insights into the role of lifestyle choices in fostering sustainable development and environmental stewardship in India5.
Keyword : Climate change, sustainable development, Anthropocene climatic crisis, economic costs, legal implications, policy responses.
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