LiFE initiative can help reduce annual global CO2 emissions significantly: IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has cited its modelling and said it shows adoption of changes proposed under India’s Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative can reduce annual global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by over 2 billion tonnes (Gt) by 2030. It said the projected cut is about one-fifth of the emission reduction needed by 2030 to put the world on a pathway to net zero emissions.
LiFE seeks to mobilise individuals for climate-positive behaviour and to create an ecosystem to reinforce and enable environmentally friendly self-sustainable behaviours.
IEA, a Paris-based intergovernmental global energy organisation, said the modelling suggests the measures proposed under LiFE could also save consumers around $440 billion globally in 2030 or equal to around 5% of all spending on fuels across the global economy that year.
