European ambassadors vouch by green economy for sustainability, job creation
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They also visited Water Metro project sites and also probed the potential to collaborate in waste management
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(From left to right) The German Ambassador to India Walter J. Linder, French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain and EU Ambassador Ugo Astuto at Kochi on Saturday to mark the fifth anniversary of Paris Agreement on climate change. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat
They also visited Water Metro project sites and also probed the potential to collaborate in waste management
Three key ambassadors from Europe who converged in Kochi on the fifth anniversary of Paris Agreement on combating climate change, said that sustainable growth and job creation is possible in the post-Covid era through a green economy .
French, German, EU ambassadors appraise Kochi water metro projects
December 12, 2020
A nine member delegation comprising French, German and European Union (EU) Ambassadors on Saturday visited the water metro construction sites of Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), the operation command and control centre and the Water Metro s boats being built at the Cochin Shipyard.
The team also experienced the non-motorised-transport initiatives, the e-autos, bicycles and the e-bus, all introduced by KMRL to Kochi.
German Ambassador Walter J Lindner expressed happiness on the progress made by KMRL in the Water Metro project. Even amidst the Covid and monsoon, KMRL has managed quite a lot of progress. I can t wait to come back in two months for the inauguration. KMRL is an excellent partner. We are glad that we are witnessing results.
European enjoys all praise for KMRL
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French, German, EU Ambassadors check out green mobility initiatives in Kochi
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German, French and EU Ambassadors to India ride bicycles at the Vyttila Metro Station on Saturday.
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French, German, EU Ambassadors check out green mobility initiatives in Kochi
A nine-member delegation led by French, German and European Union Ambassadors to India, which visited Kochi on Saturday, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement to contain climate change, visited Water Metro construction sites, the Cochin Shipyard where 23 AC ferries of the project are under construction and Kochi Metro’s operation, command and control centre at Muttom.
Kerala municipal polls see influx of independent candidates pledging transparency and direct democracy Most of these movements are new, some being formed in the last few months , but are mostly helmed by those with some experience in social work or activism Navya PK / CitizenMatters.in December 10, 2020 18:11:20 IST Sabu Jacob speaking at a public meeting of Kizhakkambalam 2020. Credit: Kizhakkambalam 2020/Facebook
Earlier this decade, ‘new political movements’ focusing on transparency and fighting corruption such as India Against Corruption were the flavour in many Indian cities.
As Kerala goes to the polls today, several such movements at the local level are fielding Independent candidates for city corporations and municipalities across the state.