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Sustainable Development Initiatives: Lifestyle for the Environment (Life) Movement

Ramesh Kumar Lalkota, Dr. Kota Srinivasa Reddy, Dr. K. Krishna Mohan

Volume: 15 Special Issue: 5 2025

Abstract:

At the 2021 Conference of the Parties (COP26), the Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) Movement was introduced as a worldwide project that was headed by India. The purpose of this program is to encourage sustainable lifestyles by encouraging people to take action on both an individual and a communal level. It promotes the replacement of thoughtless consumerism with a more conscious and intentional use of resources, so encouraging the development of a society of "Pro-Planet People" (P3) who are dedicated to adopting environmentally responsible ways of living. By utilizing social networking platforms, the movement endeavors to alter societal norms and accomplish its objective of encouraging environmentally beneficial transformations and bolstering worldwide sustainability initiatives through modifications in behavior. The concept posits that attaining sustainable development and environmental conservation necessitates the amalgamation of top-down actions and bottom-up sustainable lifestyle decisions. It underscores that measures such as renewable energy projects and green legislation are essential, although they must be supplemented by individual activities including waste reduction, water conservation, eco-friendly transportation use, and ethical consumption practices. By aligning extensive initiatives with individual everyday decisions, humankind may progress towards a more resilient, egalitarian, and healthy future for both individuals and the planet.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrssh.v15i05.039

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