The mission aims to address environmental degradation and climate change through collective action at the individual, community, and institutional levels.

What is Mission LiFE? Importance of Individual Actions, Sustainable Behaviours, and Climate Change Mitigation

• Environmental degradation and climate change have global consequences, necessitating a focus on individual behaviours and attitudes.
• Adopting environment-friendly behaviours on a large scale can significantly reduce global carbon emissions and contribute to sustainable development goals.

Objectives of Mission LiFE: Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles, Circular Economy, and Global Climate Action

• • Promoting Environmentally Conscious Lifestyles: Mission Life seeks to replace the prevalent ‘use-and-dispose’ economy with a circular economy based on mindful and deliberate resource utilization.
  • It aims to promote an environmentally conscious lifestyle that emphasizes sustainable consumption and responsible resource management.

• Mobilizing Global Collective Action: By encouraging individuals across the world to undertake simple climate-friendly actions in their daily lives, Mission Life aims to create a global network of ‘Pro-Planet People’ (P3).

• The mission leverages social networks to influence social norms and foster a culture of climate-conscious behavior.

India’s Accomplishments: Swachh Bharat Mission, COP26, ISA, and Mission LiFE’s Global Vision

• • Success of National Missions: India’s past experiences, such as the Swachh Bharat Mission, demonstrate the country’s ability to mobilize individuals and communities for collective well-being.
  • Mission LiFE builds upon India’s proven track record of translating national aspirations into whole-of-society efforts.

• International Collaborations

• Glasgow Climate Meet (COP26), 
• International Solar Alliance (ISA), and
• Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) 

Future Prospects: Mission LiFE, Global Collaboration, and Accelerating Climate Action

• • Global Vision and Collaboration: Mission LiFE is a global vision that aims to create a collective movement for climate action.
  • India, along with the United Nations and other partner entities, is dedicated to revitalizing climate action through this mission.

• Importance of Guiding Frameworks and Global Movement:

• The Paris Agreement and COP26 summit highlight the urgency and collective efforts required to limit emissions.
• Mission LiFE seeks to provide guiding frameworks, information sharing, and the scale of a global movement to accelerate climate action.

Conclusion

Mission LiFE strives to make a transformative impact on global climate action by promoting sustainable lifestyles and fostering collective responsibility at the individual level. By harnessing the power of individual behaviours, the mission aims to create a global movement that drives positive change towards a more sustainable future.

Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? Join IAShub’s UPSC coaching batches to boost your preparation. Enroll now!