Carbon Neutral is defined as a state at which emission of carbon by different companies, industries, products, etc is balanced by carbon saving in the world. It plays a major role in reducing global warming in the world. Any activity which produces net zero carbon is known as net-zero carbon emission. It is essential to adopt net zero emission by different countries, cities, and companies to reduce overall carbon emission in the atmosphere.

Different countries are planning to make their country with net-zero carbon. President of China Xi-Jinping declared that their country would achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. They would implement effective policy and measures to reduce carbon emissions. Nepal has targeted to achieve net-zero emission by 2050 by investing more in renewables, afforestation, and electric vehicles. However, Nepal produces less amount of carbon per capita, it is one of the highly vulnerable countries due to the impact of climate change. United Kingdom(UK) has already passed a framework law to achieve a net-zero target. Bhutan is the only country with carbon negative emissions is striving to maintain it by adopting some green policies. In Bhutan, 70% of the total area is covered by forests where absorption of CO2 by trees is more than the production of Co2. Annually Bhutan produces 2 million tonnes of CO2 while it absorbs 7 million tonnes of CO2. Here are different ways which are adopted by Bhutan are given below

Export of log is strictly prohibited.

The Constitution of Bhutan is amended in such a way that area of forest will not reduce by 60%.

Production of Hydropower from rivers of Bhutan and they provide free electricity to rural farmers.

Other countries should learn techniques and ideas from Bhutan.

In Nepal topic of carbon-neutral is discussed for almost a decade. Limited people were involved in the discussion and they informed their plan to the international community during the climate change conference which was organized in Copenhagen. Nepal is highly dependent on carbon sources so implementation of effective policy, use of renewable sources is essential to decline carbon emissions.

The carbon tax is paid by industries or companies to the government which generated carbon dioxide because of their operation. The main objective of carbon is to promote energy-efficient techniques and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Finland was the first country to introduce a carbon tax in 1990. Any factories or industries become more responsible to implement energy-efficient methods to avoid paying a carbon tax. Carbon credit gives permission to the company for producing carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas in a certain limited amount. One credit permit is equivalent to one ton of carbon dioxide. Amount of money that is spent in a project which reduces greenhouse gases somewhere else. It will promote the use of renewables energy and sustainable development.

 Carbon footprint is defined as total gases emitted by individuals. Company or organization. Any simple steps and techniques from an indivisual level in daily life can reduce the carbon footprint on the planet. Here are simple ways to reduce carbon footprint.

1)      Reduction of food waste by composting of waste, buying foodstuff in bulk amount.

2)      Adopt the 3R (Reduce, Reuse, recycle ) concept as much as possible

For eg avoid excess packaging of items

Use of own reuseable bag during a shopping

3)      Buy locally available foods, vegetables, and other items

4)      Switch off lights and unplug electronic devices when they are not used.

5)      Promote renewable sources of energy such as solar energy, wind energy, etc

6)      use  of  public transportation or walking during traveling