"I accept, with all humility the ‘Champions of the Earth Award’ and thank the @UN for conferring this honour", PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the United Nations environmental award conferred on him is not an individual but for the entire value system of living in harmony with nature and protecting the environment.
PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron were jointly awarded the UN's highest environmental honour for their work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of cooperation on environmental action.
"I accept, with all humility the ‘Champions of the Earth Award’ and thank the @UN for conferring this honour. This Award is not for an individual but for the Indian tradition and value systems of living in harmony with nature and protecting the environment", PM Modi wrote on Twitter.
He also congratulated Macron for getting the award.
The honour is a fitting recognition for his work towards creating a cleaner and greener tomorrow. His role in strengthening the International Solar Alliance is also extremely commendable," he said.
PM Modi and Emmanuel Macron are among the six of the world's most outstanding environmental changemakers recognised with the Champions of the Earth Award.
"This year's laureates are recognised for a combination of bold, innovative and tireless efforts to tackle some of the most urgent environmental issues of our times," the UN Environment Programme said.
