What is India's stand on climate change and green governance
Discuss India's position on climate change and the measures it is taking to promote green governance.
- India is a signatory to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels.
- India has taken a number of measures to promote renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, and has set a target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022.
- The Indian government has also launched programmes to promote energy efficiency, such as the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme, which provides incentives to industries for reducing energy consumption.
- India has also initiated the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change.
- India is also promoting sustainable agriculture through initiatives such as the Green Revolution, which encourages the adoption of high-yielding crop varieties, and the National Action Plan on Climate Change, which aims to reduce the carbon footprint of agriculture.
- The country is also taking measures to promote green transportation, including the promotion of electric vehicles and the implementation of fuel efficiency standards for automobiles.
- The Indian government has worked towards increasing forest cover and promoting afforestation, funded through the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA).
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