A Critical Analysis Of India’s Stand On Climate Change

Abstract

Climate change is a natural process and a positive correlation between rise in temperature and rise in Carbon-dioxide has been recorded over the millions of years. There are other factors also which contribute towards the rise in temperature. Anthropogenic Global warming and Ozone layer depletion are the major factors behind Climate Change. India is leading the group of developing countries while negotiating with the developed countries over Technology transfer, Climate Funds for mitigation and adaptation with the principle of common and differential responsibility. India is emerging as a bridge between 1st and 3rd world countries. The climate change needs to be combated at various dimensions and further India is making efforts in the right direction. The INDC’s (Intended Nationally Determined Contributions) of various countries is not sufficient to limit the increase of temperature of world up to 20C with respect to Pre Industrialization era. India is actively engaging itself in reducing her Carbon Footprint by greater investment in Renewable Energy, waste management and Green-urbanism along with stricter norms for environment. India’s INDC include reduction in the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by the year 2030 with 2005 as the base year. India is now emphasizing on sustainable development by greater environmental control and monitoring for reduction in carbon.