At WION'S <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-needs-to-create-its-own-club-focus-on-indian-ocean-region-ram-madhav-at-wion-world-order-event-266452">World Order - Talking Diplomacy event</a>, ambassadors and top diplomats converged their ideas on a range of issues. On climate change, the distinguished guests called for an immediate action plan for the sustainability and welfare of the planet.&nbsp;

Brazilian ambassador, H.E. André Aranha Correa do Lago said that the devastating Amazon fires are the "consequence of climate change" while the Indonesian envoy informed that his country's new capital "is going to be a green one".

"Indonesia is most concerned about what is happening to the environment. Our new capital is going to be a green one and it will reduce Jakarta's burden," Indonesian ambassador H.E Sidharto Suryodipuro said.&nbsp;

Mr Suryodipuro emphasised that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sleepy-to-sleepless-indonesias-future-capital-in-the-forest-247805">shifting the capital</a> is a requirement.&nbsp;

"This idea has been there since the 1950s... shifting to the Western side," Suryodipuro said while speaking at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-wion-world-order-talking-diplomacy-event-ambassadors-and-top-experts-discuss-growth-climate-change-development-and-more-266443">WION event</a>.&nbsp;

Capital city Jakarta's reputation as a crowded, polluted megacity of more than 10 million people - one that is slowly sinking into the sea - is partly why Indonesia plans to move government offices to a "Forest City" in East Kalimantan province, news agency Reuters said in one its report published in September.&nbsp;

The logic of the plan, first mooted nearly 70 years ago, is also to escape Java's earthquake risk and to swing Indonesia's political centre nearer the middle of the archipelago and away from the politically dominant island.

"Kalimantan is an area of tropical forest, we are aware of that. Indonesia also suffered forest fires. These plantations are part of the forest system. They are not cut every year. They capture carbon," Suryodipuro said.&nbsp;

The envoy lauded India's Khadi movement and said that the world can learn a lot from New Delhi. "Khadi is a lot more environment-friendly," he said. &nbsp;

The Brazilian envoy emphasised the gravity of the situation in the Amazon rainforest. "Amazon is bigger than India. There has been an increase in fires across the globe. In developed and developing countries, these extreme events are catching everybody unprepared," Correa do Lago said.&nbsp;

Ambassadors from Spain, Tunisia and Madagascar also share their perspectives on climate change and how urgent the need for an action plan is for their respective countries.&nbsp;

Eduardo Sánchez, Chargé D'affaires, Embassy of Spain said that the "size of the scientific community is huge which we would need to tap. There will be many new opportunities like the creation of green zones".&nbsp;

Argentinian ambassador, H.E. Daniel Chuburu said that every country needs to do its bit to combat climate change. The Tunisian envoy called for a unified, international approach to fight the perils of climate change.&nbsp;

"If one is pursuing an organic approach and the neighbour isn't, it will not work. Those contributing to the emissions more need to take more responsibility," Tunisian ambassador Nejmeddine Lakhal said.&nbsp;

Tahina Rasamoelina, Chargé D'affaires of Madagascar to India said that her country is the fourth most affected from cyclones.

"We have been hit by 63 cyclones over the period. We have to make sure we also meet the challenge of meeting the demands. We can achieve growth at the same time respect the environment and protect diversity," Rasamoelina stated.&nbsp;

Ugo Astuto, Ambassador of the European Union to India called climate change an "existential issue" and said there is an urgent need to "act now".&nbsp;

WION World Order - Talking Diplomacy event took place in New Delhi on December 5, 2019.

At WION'S World Order - Talking Diplomacy event, ambassadors and top diplomats converged their ideas on a range of issues. On climate change, the distinguished guests called for an immediate action plan for the sustainability and welfare of the planet.

At WION'S World Order - Talking Diplomacy event, ambassadors and top diplomats converged their ideas on a range of issues. On climate change, the distinguished guests called for an immediate action plan for the sustainability and welfare of the planet. Brazilian ambassador, H.E. André Aranha Correa do Lago said that the devastating Amazon fires are the "consequence of climate change" while the Indonesian envoy informed that his country's new capital "is going to be a green one". "Indonesia is most concerned about what is happening to the environment. Our new capital is going to be a green one and it will reduce Jakarta's burden," Indonesian ambassador H.E Sidharto Suryodipuro said. Mr Suryodipuro emphasised that shifting the capital is a requirement. "This idea has been there since the 1950s... shifting to the Western side," Suryodipuro said while speaking at the WION event. Capital city Jakarta's reputation as a crowded, polluted megacity of more than 10 million people - one that is slowly sinking into the sea - is partly why Indonesia plans to move government offices to a "Forest City" in East Kalimantan province, news agency Reuters said in one its report published in September. The logic of the plan, first mooted nearly 70 years ago, is also to escape Java's earthquake risk and to swing Indonesia's political centre nearer the middle of the archipelago and away from the politically dominant island. "Kalimantan is an area of tropical forest, we are aware of that. Indonesia also suffered forest fires. These plantations are part of the forest system. They are not cut every year. They capture carbon," Suryodipuro said. The envoy lauded India's Khadi movement and said that the world can learn a lot from New Delhi. "Khadi is a lot more environment-friendly," he said. The Brazilian envoy emphasised the gravity of the situation in the Amazon rainforest. "Amazon is bigger than India. There has been an increase in fires across the globe. In developed and developing countries, these extreme events are catching everybody unprepared," Correa do Lago said. Ambassadors from Spain, Tunisia and Madagascar also share their perspectives on climate change and how urgent the need for an action plan is for their respective countries. Eduardo Sánchez, Chargé D'affaires, Embassy of Spain said that the "size of the scientific community is huge which we would need to tap. There will be many new opportunities like the creation of green zones". Argentinian ambassador, H.E. Daniel Chuburu said that every country needs to do its bit to combat climate change. The Tunisian envoy called for a unified, international approach to fight the perils of climate change. "If one is pursuing an organic approach and the neighbour isn't, it will not work. Those contributing to the emissions more need to take more responsibility," Tunisian ambassador Nejmeddine Lakhal said. Tahina Rasamoelina, Chargé D'affaires of Madagascar to India said that her country is the fourth most affected from cyclones. "We have been hit by 63 cyclones over the period. We have to make sure we also meet the challenge of meeting the demands. We can achieve growth at the same time respect the environment and protect diversity," Rasamoelina stated. Ugo Astuto, Ambassador of the European Union to India called climate change an "existential issue" and said there is an urgent need to "act now". WION World Order - Talking Diplomacy event took place in New Delhi on December 5, 2019.

From devastating Amazon fires to Indonesia's 'green' new capital: Climate change in focus at WION World Order event

Speaking as the guest of honour at the WION <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-wion-world-order-talking-diplomacy-event-ambassadors-and-top-experts-discuss-growth-climate-change-development-and-more-266443">World Order -Talking Diplomacy event</a>, Bharatiya Janata Party's national general secretary Ram Madhav said that one of India's strategic goals is to achieve&nbsp;its own club.

"We have to accomplish strategic goals in the next five years. The most important thing is that India needs to have its own club, we are somehow missing this point. India needs to form its own club," Madhav said as the event wrapped up.

Madhav said that "every government adds its own flavour to its foreign policy" and that having its own club will further a dimension in country's foreign policy.

"PM Modi has met with academics, Nobel laureates and several other dignitaries. It has helped shape our foreign policy. In this way, PM Modi has helped in engaging with other countries," he said.

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He said that India is a country that has kept in mind the sentiments of other countries and that "cultural dimension" has been a vital factor in India's foreign policy. "Diaspora diplomacy is key to our foreign policy," Madhav added.

"Nehru tried to create a club but at one point it had to be abandoned after the 1962 war," Madhav noted.

He also underlined the significance of the Indian Ocean in the country's foreign policy strategy and said that India needs to invest heavily in the region.

"We have to look at China. So we have to devise a new strategy to engage with a strong neighbour," Madhav said.

The BJP leader also called for a conscious effort towards de-hyphenation of Pakistan with regards to India's foreign policy.

WION'S World Order - Talking Diplomacy event witnessed top experts and diplomats converge their ideas and thoughts on a range of issues.

The event marked an important milestone in the roadmap towards creating a strong and credible track-2 forum that will promote multilateralism and its allied benefits to counter the emerging trend of unilateralism, which threatens to become the new normal.

Speaking as the guest of honour at the WION World Order -Talking Diplomacy event, Bharatiya Janata Party's national general secretary Ram Madhav said that one of India's strategic goals is to achieve its own club.

Speaking as the guest of honour at the WION World Order -Talking Diplomacy event, Bharatiya Janata Party's national general secretary Ram Madhav said that one of India's strategic goals is to achieve its own club. "We have to accomplish strategic goals in the next five years. The most important thing is that India needs to have its own club, we are somehow missing this point. India needs to form its own club," Madhav said as the event wrapped up. Madhav said that "every government adds its own flavour to its foreign policy" and that having its own club will further a dimension in country's foreign policy. "PM Modi has met with academics, Nobel laureates and several other dignitaries. It has helped shape our foreign policy. In this way, PM Modi has helped in engaging with other countries," he said. × He said that India is a country that has kept in mind the sentiments of other countries and that "cultural dimension" has been a vital factor in India's foreign policy. "Diaspora diplomacy is key to our foreign policy," Madhav added. "Nehru tried to create a club but at one point it had to be abandoned after the 1962 war," Madhav noted. He also underlined the significance of the Indian Ocean in the country's foreign policy strategy and said that India needs to invest heavily in the region. "We have to look at China. So we have to devise a new strategy to engage with a strong neighbour," Madhav said. The BJP leader also called for a conscious effort towards de-hyphenation of Pakistan with regards to India's foreign policy. WION'S World Order - Talking Diplomacy event witnessed top experts and diplomats converge their ideas and thoughts on a range of issues. The event marked an important milestone in the roadmap towards creating a strong and credible track-2 forum that will promote multilateralism and its allied benefits to counter the emerging trend of unilateralism, which threatens to become the new normal.

India needs to create its own club, focus on Indian Ocean region: Ram Madhav at WION World Order event

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-hosts-ambassadors-and-experts-at-wion-world-order-talking-diplomacy-event-in-delhi-266266">WION'S World Order - Talking Diplomacy event</a> witnessed top experts and diplomats converge their ideas and thoughts on a range of issues. When it came to discussing 'Balancing growth and development', Brazilian ambassador to India André Aranha Correa do Lago said the need is to "change unsustainable patterns of development".

The Indonesian envoy, Sidharto Suryodipuro, said that his country is most vulnerable to climate change.&nbsp;

Eduardo Sánchez, Chargé D'affaires, Embassy of Spain, said that "quick transitions are needed to address change and new sources of wealth and income should be addressed".&nbsp;

Another pressing issue of global significance which saw great deliberations during the event was that of climate change.&nbsp;

Session two of the event saw diplomats and experts share views on climate energy and climate action plan.&nbsp;

Tunisian ambassador Nejmeddine Lakhal said the "world is witnessing first implications of climate change".

"Climate change is undeniable," opined Tahina Rasamoelina, Chargé d'affaires of Madagascar to India.

All this and much more was discussed at the WION World Order - Talking Diplomacy event.&nbsp;

The event marks an important milestone in the roadmap towards creating a strong and credible track-2 forum that will promote multilateralism and its allied benefits to counter the emerging trend of unilateralism, which threatens to become the new normal.

WION'S World Order - Talking Diplomacy event witnessed top experts and diplomats converge their ideas and thoughts on a range of issues. When it came to discussing 'Balancing growth and development', Brazilian ambassador to India André Aranha Correa do Lago said the need is to "change unsustainable patterns of development".

WION'S World Order - Talking Diplomacy event witnessed top experts and diplomats converge their ideas and thoughts on a range of issues. When it came to discussing 'Balancing growth and development', Brazilian ambassador to India André Aranha Correa do Lago said the need is to "change unsustainable patterns of development". The Indonesian envoy, Sidharto Suryodipuro, said that his country is most vulnerable to climate change. Eduardo Sánchez, Chargé D'affaires, Embassy of Spain, said that "quick transitions are needed to address change and new sources of wealth and income should be addressed". Another pressing issue of global significance which saw great deliberations during the event was that of climate change. Session two of the event saw diplomats and experts share views on climate energy and climate action plan. Tunisian ambassador Nejmeddine Lakhal said the "world is witnessing first implications of climate change". "Climate change is undeniable," opined Tahina Rasamoelina, Chargé d'affaires of Madagascar to India. All this and much more was discussed at the WION World Order - Talking Diplomacy event. The event marks an important milestone in the roadmap towards creating a strong and credible track-2 forum that will promote multilateralism and its allied benefits to counter the emerging trend of unilateralism, which threatens to become the new normal.

WION World Order - Talking Diplomacy event: Envoys and top experts discuss climate change, development and more

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From devastating Amazon fires to Indonesia's 'green' new capital: Climate change in focus at WION World Order event

India needs to create its own club, focus on Indian Ocean region: Ram Madhav at WION World Order event

WION World Order - Talking Diplomacy event: Envoys and top experts discuss climate change, development and more