Is India in the Paris Agreement?
Yes, India is a signatory of the Paris Agreement, which was adopted by consensus on December 12, 2015, during the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The Paris Agreement is an international treaty that aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. It also aims to strengthen the ability of countries to deal with the impacts of climate change and to support their efforts to transition to low-carbon and resilient economies.
As a developing country with a large population and economy, India is one of the key players in the global effort to address climate change. India`s INDC (Intended Nationally Determined Contributions) under the Paris Agreement includes a target to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% below 2005 levels by 2030, to achieve about 40% of its electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, and to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tons through additional forest and tree cover.
India`s participation in the Paris Agreement reflects its commitment to global climate action and its responsibility as a major emitter of greenhouse gases. The agreement provides a framework for cooperation among countries to tackle the complex and urgent issue of climate change, and to transition to a sustainable and equitable world.
In conclusion, India is indeed a signatory of the Paris Agreement and has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint and mitigate the effects of climate change. Its participation in the global effort is critical to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and ensuring a safer and more sustainable future for all.