UPSC Mains 2014 · GS III · Q13 · 12.5 marks · 200 words

Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of a carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs for economic growth.

हिन्दी में

क्या यू० एन० एफ० सी० सी० सी० के अधीन स्थापित कार्बन क्रेडिट और स्वच्छ विकास यांत्रिकत्वों का अनुसरण जारी रखा जाना चाहिए, यद्यपि कार्बन क्रेडिट के मूल्य में भारी गिरावट आयी है? आर्थिक संवृद्धि के लिए भारत की ऊर्जा आवश्यकताओं की दृष्टि से चर्चा कीजिए।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “India's climate action plan is a "vision for transformation" and reaffirms the need to focus on financial mobilization, technological collaboration and policy push to achieve the goals. Discuss in light of India's 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions'.”

Akshay AgrawalAIR 43 · CSE 2018 · 177 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Climate change is defined as rising global temperatures due to excessive air pollution (greenhouse gases) and accompanying changes in climate patterns. It is undoubtedly a global phenomenon and needs a global action (INDC).

In light of the rising concerns, India's climate Action Plan to achieve its 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' gives a ray of hope:

Body · points

Focus on financial mobilisation • Dedicated fund for Climate Action plan to be created to encourage & promote green technology. • 'Green Fund' to be utilised and attracting investments in clean technologies.

Technological collaboration :

  • with developed countries to promote cleaner technology
  • encouraging development of hydro, wind and solar power. (ISA)
  • Focus on renewable energy sources like biogas & biodiesel.

Policy : India has its own National Policy on climate change which includes holistic development of clean environment involving forests, agriculture, Himalayan ecosystems, solar energy etc.

Close · a way forward

India's target of 175 GW (now 227 GW) of 'clean' energy by 2022 is a laudable objective. For this, it is necessary to have focussed policy attention and implementation of the said policy.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2014, General Studies Paper III, Q13. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.