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News: The Union Cabinet, has approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution for 2031–2035 period.
About India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2031–2035)
- India’s Nationally Determined Contribution for 2031–2035 is a set of updated climate commitments to strengthen action under global climate framework.
- Aim: The aim of India’s NDC for 2031–2035 is to build a prosperous and climate-resilient Bharat while ensuring sustainable development and climate justice.
- Aligned with: India’s NDC is aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat and the long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
- Key Targets of India’s NDC (2031–2035)
- Emissions intensity: India aims to reduce emissions intensity of GDP to 47% by 2035, strengthening the previous 45% target for 2030.
- Non-fossil capacity: India aims to achieve 60% share of non-fossil fuel-based energy in installed electric power capacity by 2035.
- Carbon sink: India aims to create 5–4.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent carbon sink through forest and tree cover by 2035.
- India’s earlier NDC (2015): India’s earlier NDC (2015) targeted a 33–35% reduction in emissions intensity of GDP from 2005 levels by 2030 and 40% non-fossil capacity.
- These were achieved ahead of time, with emissions intensity reduced by 36% during 2005–2020, showing strong climate performance.
- Approach to NDC (2031–2035)
- Global framework alignment: The approach considers Global Stocktake outcomes, Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC) principle, and equity while balancing development priorities and energy security.
- Consultative process: The targets are based on consultations involving ministries, experts, industry, and civil society through NITI Aayog working groups.
- Integrated governance approach: The approach ensures a whole-of-government and whole-of-society strategy aligned with national priorities and domestic capabilities.
