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India officially ratifies the Paris Deal |
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Hello Friends!
Sorry for the delayed response, I had my exams going on so couldn't post the articles by the deadline. I feel happy as the Eco Gen Ambassador of India to announce that India has ratified the Paris deal recently. India is currently the 3rd largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter, accounting for about 5.8% of global emissions. India's emissions have increased drastically just as other developing nations and this step by the Indian government is a welcome step. As a part of the deal For those of you who are unaware of what the Paris agreement is all about, here are some key points of the agreement:-
• It calls for "holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 degree C" above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to constrain the temperature increase to 1.5 degree C above pre-industrial levels, because this would help reduce the risks and impacts of climate change. • The agreement acknowledges "the importance of minimizing, averting and addressing loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change." • The deal requires countries to constantly monitor, verify and report the greenhouse gas emissions using the same global system. • The agreement sets up a "Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency" to help developing countries meet requirements. The developing countries need to regularly provide a national "inventory report" of human-caused emissions and track their progress in meeting their national goals. • When countries update their commitments, they must commit to the "highest possible goal," but the agreement does not set a numeric target. This is essential for some developing countries, which believe that, they will need some time before they can reach peak emissions, given the need to provide more than 200 million people with electricity.
India will submit its plan of action on October 2, 2016, committing to reduce carbon emissions by 33%- 35% of the economy by 2030. In order to cut down Emissions, India has pledged to increase energy share (Solar and Wind energy) by 40% by 2022. Additionally, India has been banking heavily on its afforestation drive. It wishes to further reduce carbon emissions by 2.5 - 3 billion tonnes by 2030. India's forest cover has grown from 24% to 24.3% from 2005 to 2013. The Indian cabinet also approved a proposal and is in a process to develop 140,000 km of tree-line along both sides of national highways. Thank you for reading! Please share your views :) |
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24 Comments
Thanks a lot Minjoo!
Posted 04-10-2016 01:00
Thanks a lot Minjoo!
Posted 04-10-2016 01:00
@Yvonne, Thanks for sharing your views :)
Posted 04-10-2016 00:59
I agree Rohan!
Posted 04-10-2016 00:59
Thanks for sharing, Nilanjan! It is very happy to hear that India has finally came to take the pledge. I hope to hear more about India's news from you. Thanks for spending your time, and have a great day!
Posted 02-10-2016 21:33
It's good to see India stepping up to the challenge.
Posted 02-10-2016 20:46
This is another concrete step towards sustainability from India.
Posted 02-10-2016 19:10
Thanks for the compliment Xilola
Posted 02-10-2016 16:00
Nilanjan Ghatak, my email:hilolahon98@gmail.com
Contact me. You have nice ideas and its great...
Posted 02-10-2016 04:56
Firstly, India hasn't stopped water flow into Pakistan. India is a responsible country. Secondly, I am not here to fight with you and prove myself right. I want to keep this forum apolitical.
Posted 02-10-2016 00:01
Stopping water to a community and trying to drive them to thirst and dehydration is an environmental issue. You'll see the co relation when the worlds water resources are depleted and the water wars become the number one threat.
Moreover climate change and environmentalism is also very very political. That's why you're here talking about a policy being ratified. Its all connected my friend.
Posted 01-10-2016 18:57
@Aown, I don't think this is the right place for you to make this type of a comment. We are here not to discuss political issues but find out ways to make our environment a better place to reside in for all the ecosystems. I hope you'll take it in the right spirit. Have a good day.
Posted 01-10-2016 02:15
Sadly India threatens to stop water flow into Pakistan and use the loophole in the Indus Water Treaty to try to pressurize Pakistan.
Its a very poor tactic of stopping water that millions of people use only for political gain. Moreover a country which can stop water to people can not be commended for its fight against climate change. But nature always keeps a balance and even if India stops the water, Mother Nature willing there will be a flood in India (like there usually is) and then India will be forced to release the water.
But like I said before I cant commend them for this when on the other hand they are threatening to kill people from thirst just for politics.
Posted 30-09-2016 15:11
Thank you Anishka!
Posted 29-09-2016 01:23
Welcome Xilola!
Posted 29-09-2016 01:22
@Aown :)
Posted 29-09-2016 01:22
I hope South Korea too takes the pledge and joins us soon :) Thank you for reviewing Park!
Posted 29-09-2016 01:20
Welcome Mackenson!
Posted 29-09-2016 01:15
Wondeful report Nilanjan! Being an Indian I can relate to your report very well. India is rich in natural beauty and has abundance of forest reserves. The growth in forest covers from 24% to 24.3% in 2013 is a very pleasant news.
Posted 29-09-2016 00:59
Thats great news. Also, good luck with your exams. Thanks for the report
Posted 28-09-2016 18:34
Better late than never
Posted 28-09-2016 16:02
Renewable energy is the good solution for avoiding emissions ,glad your country prioritize cutting down emissions.
Posted 28-09-2016 14:45
Thanks for sharing Nilanjan! South Korea also pledged to the international community that it will follow a tight course of transition to sustainable society. The pledge can be highly criticized. I hope more and more countries will voluntarily or, even, under pressure, follow the path to transition. Thanks for sharing!
Posted 28-09-2016 10:34
I had seen this news posted by PNUE, I think it's a good step to preserve nature. Hope the other countries will do the same and respect their engagment.
Thank you for sharing
Posted 28-09-2016 06:32