India's Climate Change Initiatives Under Paris Agreement

NITI Aayog is spearheading India's climate change mitigation efforts under the Paris Agreement. The country aims to reduce emission intensity by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve 50% electric power capacity from non-fossil-based resources. Key players discussed pathways for India's Net-Zero 2070 target and the important role of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS).

India is firmly on course to achieve its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, according to NITI Aayog member V K Saraswat. Speaking at a two-day workshop, Saraswat emphasized the country's commitment to mitigating climate change.

The workshop, organized by NITI Aayog, focused on 'Legal & Regulatory Frameworks and Technical Considerations for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS)'. NDCs, as outlined in the Paris Agreement 2015, are crucial efforts by countries to cut national emissions and adapt to climate change.

India's NDC includes a target to reduce emission intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve 50% of electric power installed capacity from non-fossil resources. NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery highlighted ongoing efforts for India's Net-Zero 2070 target, which considers growth, employment, and environmental sustainability.

(With inputs from agencies.)