These calamities, which come in the guise of rain, flood and drought, are wreaking havoc on the world. These calamities have claimed tens of thousands of lives so far. These disasters have destroyed billions of properties. The double word climate change is responsible for these destructions that are occurring in the world day by day.
Our use of fossil fuels like petrol, diesel, coal etc. is the main reason for the climate change we are facing. “Carbon” emissions released during the burning of fossil fuels are increasingly occupying our atmosphere. Terrible changes are taking place in the atmosphere due to the heat produced by carbon dioxide.
Due to the addition of carbon in the atmosphere, the temperature of the earth increases and the circulation of the atmosphere changes. Due to this, calamities such as drought, heavy rain, forest fire, flood, cyclone, heat wave, melting of icebergs are happening uncontrollably.
Due to the selfish activities of man, the climate has changed and the balance of the seasons has collapsed. The world today is struggling to fix this. The global calamities caused by climate change have pushed the countries of the world to the need and urgency to act against it.
India has put forward several initiatives to combat climate change. It is implementing various programs aimed at reducing the impact of climate change. India has made renewable energy capacity development as its goal and priority.
India is introducing work programs to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels such as petrol, diesel and coal and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon. India has set ambitious targets to increase its renewable energy capacity by replacing fossil fuels with sources including solar, wind and water.
In addition to promoting renewable energy, India is also focusing on developing clean energy efficiency in various sectors including industry, transport and construction.
India is actively involved in international climate change negotiations and has pledged to take serious action to combat climate change at the global level.
India has pledged to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions and has set targets to protect the environment by increasing forest cover.
By implementing well-planned strategies and initiatives, India is implementing plans to contribute fully to climate change and create a cleaner future for the global community, including its citizens.
Expansion of renewable energy
India has made significant progress in combating climate change by making significant investments in renewable energy.
The National Solar Mission, launched in 2010 as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change, aims to position India globally in solar energy.
The National Action Plan has set a target of achieving 20 GW of solar power by 2022. However, due to significant developments and investments in the sector, this target has increased to 100 GW.
India has seen significant growth in its wind energy capacity. It has established itself as the world’s fourth largest producer of wind power. Combined efforts for solar and wind power have seen India successfully move towards its target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022. India aims to reach a target of 450 GW by 2030.
These achievements highlight India’s approach to fast-tracking towards renewable energy capacity needed to combat climate change. By investing in such renewable energy, India not only reduces its carbon footprint but also positions itself as a major player in the global renewable energy sector.
International cooperation and agreements
India has actively engaged itself in the international climate protection agenda to demonstrate its commitment to the initiatives to achieve the globally set climate goals.
In the Paris Agreement on climate change, India pledged to reduce the intensity of its carbon emissions by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005. At the same time, European countries announced that they are trying to reduce the intensity of carbon emissions by 55 percent. And India is demonstrating its strong commitment to contribute to global efforts aimed at curbing global warming and combating climate change.
Afforestation and Green India Mission
India has undertaken extensive afforestation programs to reduce carbon emissions and increase forest cover.
Another component of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), the Green India Movement aims to increase forest and tree cover to 5 million hectares and improve the quality of existing forests in another 5 million hectares.
These efforts in India not only help in reducing carbon emissions but also ensure the promotion of biodiversity. The project will increase groundwater availability and improve livelihoods of forest-based communities.
India’s multifaceted approach to tackling climate change includes initiatives to responsibly protect the environment.
India has set very clear targets for increasing renewable energy capacity through solar, wind and hydropower. These efforts are also making contributions to global efforts to mitigate climate change by moving away from reliance on fossil fuels.
