Question

India’s commitment under the Paris Agreement involves:

• A. Phasing out all fossil fuels by 2025
• B. Reducing emission intensity of GDP by 33–35% from 2005 levels by 2030
• C. Banning all use of mercury
• D. Achieving 100% renewable energy by 2020

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Reducing emission intensity of GDP by 33–35% from 2005 levels by 2030

• India’s Nationally Determined Contribution target under the Paris Agreement is a reduction in emission intensity of GDP by 33–35% by 2030 compared to 2005.