India, July 30 -- India's civilisational wisdom and ancient knowledge traditions can play a significant role in addressing climate change by promoting sustainable lifestyles and a harmonious relationship with nature, former Foreign Secretary and India International Centre President Shyam Saran said on Wednesday. Delivering the keynote address at Mantrana, a discussion organised by Bharat Ki Soch on "Climate Change and Sustainability", Saran said the climate crisis could not be addressed through technological solutions alone. Quoting the Atharva Veda and Mahatma Gandhi's principle of "need over greed", he argued that sustainability requires changes in lifestyles, values and humanity's relationship with the natural world.
He said climate change has far-reaching implications for food security, disaster resilience, geopolitics and economic stability, making integrated global action essential. Bharat Ki Soch Chairperson Anil Rajput said environmental stewardship has long been embedded in India's civilisational ethos and that economic growth and ecological responsibility can complement each other. Director R.K. Pachnanda highlighted India's climate commitments, including its COP26 Panchamrit targets, expansion of renewable energy, the International Solar Alliance and investments in climate-resilient infrastructure and early warning systems.
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