Evolution of India’s Climate Action Plan
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climate action plan, net- zero, NDCAbstract
Climate Change is one of the greatest threats faced by the humanity. India is also highly vulnerable to the impacts of Climate Change. In the initial phases of the Global negotiations for Mitigation and Adaptation of Climate Change, India was reluctant to take responsibility for Climate Action. But the decade following 2015, Paris agreement, India has emerged as a responsible actor. India is the only G20 country that is well on track to achieve its goals affirmed in NDC. India has made ambitious targets to be a Net Zero by 2070. This Paper Traces the evolution of India’s Climate Change action Plan and also assesses its strengths and weakness.
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