India’s national programmes are ambitious, but, on the contrary obligations are modest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stunned the globe in 2021 by announcing that India will eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2070. He said this during the United Nations climate negotiations in Glasgow. It was a historic choice, recognizing that India stands to benefit from long-term decarbonization. Today, however, climate change is a threat to India’s economy, agriculture, and life. In the previous year, more than 12 million acres of crops were damaged by cyclones, flash floods, and excessive rainfall. It contributed to a rise in food prices throughout the world. India’s population will surpass China in 2023, and at the same time, energy consumption is growing in that nation.
India’s Nationally Determined Contribution, or NDC, which includes short-term climate objectives and plans for achieving them, was officially submitted to the UN on August 26, 2022. This is the country’s second set of international climate commitments. (Source: The conversation)
The 2030 climate goals (to tackle climate change) for India
Thus, India is on course to fulfil its voluntary commitment to lower GDP emission intensity by 20 to 25 percent from 2005 levels by 2020, making it the only G20 country to achieve climate targets. India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution calls for a 30% decrease in emission intensity by 2030. The first is to cut emissions per unit of gross domestic product, or GDP, by 45 percent from 2005 levels. The other is to boost “non-fossil” energy sources including solar, wind, nuclear, and hydropower to 50% of the nation’s electrical capacity.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a five-step plan, known as the panchamrita, to accomplish this goal during the 26th Conference of Parties (CoP26).
These five things comprise: By 2030, India will reach a 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity. By 2030, India will source 50% of its energy needs from renewable sources. Beginning today and continuing until 2030, India will cut its anticipated carbon emissions by one billion tonnes. India’s economy’s carbon intensity will drop by less than 45% by 2030.India will therefore reach its goal of being Net Zero by the year 2070.
As per a report by Down To Earth
A step towards Electric vehicles
The globe observes Earth Day on April 22 each year. It is seen as a reminder of the steps we have done to combat climate change and protect the environment. All over the world the Governments are working very hard to minimise this pollution. It is a serious problem in the fight against pollution internationally.
Electric automobiles will displace the traditional ICE-powered cars in an effort to cut pollution. By 2030, the government wants to sell 80% of two and three-wheelers. 70% of it will be commercial vehicles, and 30% of private cars. It launched a national initiative in 2019 with a $1.2 billion budget to establish a local EV and battery manufacturing base.
Over the next 10 years, this will include increasing the nation’s charging infrastructure from 2,000 to tens of thousands of places. By 2030, Indian Railways, the fourth-largest in the world, wants to have a network with zero emissions.
India has agreed to a significant overhaul of our energy infrastructure. It would be futuristic and in line with the new climate change objectives. Making sure that growth is equitable and that the underprivileged in the nation are not denied. Their right to progress in this new energy future will be the major worry for us as we move forward, and this will continue to be a topic of discussion.
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