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by Sudarshan Sreeram | 01-07-2017 16:04
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The main purpose of the Paris Climate Agreement is to bring countries together to accept the effects of climate change, come up with ways to combat it, and restrict the increase of global average temperatures above 2 degrees Celsius. The only tow countries which did not sign the agreement are:
What will happen if global average temperatures rise above 2 degrees Celsius? If global average temperatures rise above 2 degrees Celsius:
India signed the agreement of 22nd April 2016 and its targets are focused on clean energy expansion. India plans to reduce its emissions by 30% to 35% by 2030, increase the share of renewable energy by 40% by 2030, focus on climate adaption strategies, and increase tree cover to create an additional carbon sink by 2030. Recently, US President Donald Trump announced that The United States Of America will be withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, but his decision is not supported by all the citizens in the US. In fact, 70% of them wanted the US to stay in the agreement. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that "playing with the well-being of the future generations would be an immoral and criminal act." India, being the 3rd largest emitter of greenhouses sees the need to take up responsibility and stay committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. Although India is the 3rd largest greenhouse gas emitters, it is ranked 128th in emissions per person due to its high population. US President Donald Trump justified his decision to withdraw US from the agreement by stating that, "The bottom line is that the Paris Accord is very unfair at the highest level to the United States... India will be allowed to double its coal production by 2020. Think of it. India can double their coal production. We're supposed to get rid of ours." India is committed to the agreement irrespective of the path chosen by other countries. Before the US pulled out of the agreement, our Prime Minister said that "Paris or no Paris, it is out conviction to protect the environment. We have no right to snatch from our future generation their right to have a clean and beautiful Earth." Renewable Energy is the foundation of India's strategy to reduce greenhouse gases. India and other nations are committed to the agreement and will continue to move forward to protect the environment for the sake of the planet even though the US (2nd largest emitter of greenhouse gases and 12th largest emitter of greenhouse gases per person) plans to pull out of the agreement. Useful Links:
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thanks for sharing
Posted 06-02-2018 21:20
good report
Posted 06-02-2018 21:19
It is nice to see India's whole-hearted support to the Paris Agreement. Indian PM Mr Modi is going out full swings in voicing his pro-Paris Agreement opinion and implementing projects and policies to support/comply to the Paris Agreement. Thanks for the report.
Posted 12-07-2017 18:16
Sudarshan, thank you for your report. So India has a good plan to reduce its emissions by 2030. Since only a year has passed Sind India had signed the agreement, I believe there has not been so much of implementation, but it would still be great if you could tell me what is happening right now in India. Furthermore, if there are any short-term plans, please write about it!
Posted 06-07-2017 12:06
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Posted 03-07-2017 15:00
Thanks for the elaborate report Sudarshan. I agree with Indian PM Narendra Modi. 'Paris or no Paris, our commitment to preserving the climate is for the sake of future generations.'
Posted 02-07-2017 05:40
Hi Sudarshan, thanks for sharing great report. It gives us a good preview for the problem we are facing and what will actually happen if there is no efforts by global society. What president Trump said was quite discouraging and dissapointing. But I strongly believe there would still be a way to move together, and I hope we could!
Posted 01-07-2017 19:42