India achieves two targets of Nationally Determined Contribution well ahead of the time

Source: The post is based on the article “India achieves two targets of Nationally Determined Contribution well ahead of the time” published in “PIB” on 18th December 2023

Why in the News?

India has achieved its two initial Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Targets well ahead of time.

What is a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)?

1) NDC or Nationally Determined Contribution is a climate action plan to cut emissions and adapt to climate impacts.

2) Each Party to the Paris Agreement is required to provide its NDC and update it every five years.

Which are the two initial NDC Targets achieved by India?

India had submitted its first NDCs in the year 2015 comprising following two targets:

1) To reduce the emissions’ intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 percent by 2030 from 2005 level.

2) To achieve about 40 percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

These two targets have been achieved well ahead of the time. By October 2023, Non-fossil fuel power capacity has reached 43.81%.

What are the updated NDC Targets?

In August 2022, India updated its NDC according to which target is to:

1)  Reduce the emission intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, compared to the 2005 level.

2) To meet 50% of cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

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