Context
The Government of Greece recently passed the country’s first climate law to end the use of lignite/coal in the country’s electricity generation by 2028.
Analysis
About the law:
Targets:
Measures and Policies:
The law established measures and policies for the following:
What is the rationale behind the law?
Lessons and key takeaways for India:
New framework on climate action by Greece can benefit India in several ways:
Conclusion:
First climate action law legislated by Athens in the backdrop of rising environmental issues and forest fires during summer, has the potential to drive the global climate action plan and assist the developing nations to pave a new way of energy security, including India. India will be benefitted from the plan of action by Greece, considering the measures through socio-economic and geographical lense.
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