Question

Explain India’s stand on environmental issues.

Describe India’s stand on global environmental issues.

Answer 1

1. India signed and approved the Kyoto Protocol in August 2002.
2. Developing countries like India and China were not required to reduce emissions under the Kyoto Protocol because their emissions during the industrial period were very low.
3. At the 2005 G-8 meeting, India highlighted that developing countries’ per capita emissions are much lower than those of developed nations.
4. Following the principle of “Common but Differentiated Responsibilities,” India believes that developed countries should take the main responsibility for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
5. India’s international position is based on the idea of “historical responsibility,” meaning that developed nations are mainly responsible for past and present emissions.
6. India’s emissions by 2030 will still be lower than the global average of 3.8 tons in 2000, indicating no limitations are imposed.