Mains Question:
India has set 2070 as a target to decarbonise its economy. What will this mean for the global economy? Can “net zero” be a net positive for Indian and global growth? And what are the development pathways that must be put into place in the next few years to turn this new climate ambition into a new, greener development paradigm? (250 words)
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Approach:
The question is analytical in nature.
- Introduce with meaning of net-zero target and India’s current position in net emissions.
- Discuss how Achieving net zero emissions target can boost India’s GDP and will facilitate global growth.
- Mention the sectors contributing to net emissions
- Agriculture, Industries (power, steel, transportation), Coal mining and other mining, Livestock, Digital transition
- Mention steps taken by Government
- Discuss the concerns still remaining
- Failure of the developed countries
- Environmental shocks
- Global carbon budget
- Arguments against committing to a net-zero target
- Suggest measures
- Conclusion