India’s commitments for climate justice
Q. Which of the following are India’s commitments for climate justice and Paris Agreement?
1) Create additional carbon sink of 2.5 billion tonnes
2) Reduce Emission Intensity by 15%
3) Build 40% capacity for Power Generation from non-fossil fuels- Published on 28 Apr 16a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 3
India has reiterated that it will:- Reduce Emission Intensity by 35%;
- Build 40% capacity for Power Generation from non-fossil fuels;
- Create additional carbon sink of 2.5 billion tonnes;
- Invest in reducing our vulnerability and enhancing adaptation to Climate Change.
India has already started on the road to achieve. As per the Environment Minister-- In a revolutionary measure we have taxed coal at the rate of $6 per tonne, and we will invest the monies in Clean Environment.
- If the World follows India on this, it will generate the elusive $100 billion much early, and more easily.
- We have undertaken a huge Renewable energy programme of 175 GW. I am happy to announce that we have already achieved 40 GW.
- We have blended 1 billion litres of Ethanol, and intend to double it next year, without changing the Land use.
- We have taxed polluting vehicles and are providing subsidy for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles.
- We have distributed 100 million LED bulbs. We have made them cheaper by 80% from $4.7 to $ 0.8
- We will save 80 Million tonnes of Carbon equivalent per annum, when we will complete LED programme of one billion lights
- Urban Public Transport which is presently 300 KM and 2 million passengers, will increase to 1300 KM and 10 million passengers in 3 years.
- For afforestation we are providing $ 10 billion in next 5 years.
- We are replacing energy inefficient pumps with efficient pumps, and we will give it free to our farmers.
