Sanjeev Sanyal, a Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, spoke at the Africa Partnership Conference in Mauritius about the need for clear Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) norms. He emphasized the importance of globally recognized ESG norms and effective monitoring of their implementation. Sanyal also discussed India s economic growth, infrastructure development, and its aim to become the world s 3rd largest economy.
The world population is projected to reach 8 billion on November 15, with India overtaking China as the world s most populous nation in 2023, according to the UN s World Population Prospects 2022.
11-year-old Indian climate activist, Licypriya Kangujam will be campaigning at the COP27, urging world leaders to take climate action on "loss and damage".