Climate change is real, and we will see it after 2023, which will be the warmest year on record. Global warming is endangering the entire biodiversity, and it is a call for human survival on Earth.
During the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai in 2023, the global fight against climate change reached a turning point. This historic event saw nations agree to shift away from carbon-based energy sources and reach net-zero emissions by 2050, including India.
India, a major actor in the global arena with a large and diversified population, took a number of measures this year to address the issues posed by climate change. During COP 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Green Credit Initiative. By providing green credits, this initiative promotes beneficial environmental actions such as tree planting on degraded wastelands.
In its 2015 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), India set high goals. The country sought to reduce carbon emissions by 45% from 2005 levels by 2030 while increasing non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity to 50%. Impressively, India cut carbon emissions by 33% between 2005 and 2019, exceeding its initial objective.
India was the first country to adopt a Cooling Action Plan, with the goal of reducing the demand for cooling devices and increasing energy efficiency within two decades. The government also reached key environmental protection milestones, designating 49 new wetlands as Ramsar sites and expanding the number of Protected Areas from 745 in 2014 to 998 in 2023.
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, of 2023, was passed to promote afforestation and sustainable forest management. On World Environment Day, the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) awarded Rs 100 crore for the afforestation of mangrove trees along the shoreline.
PARIVESH, a workflow program, improved the process of obtaining environmental clearances by automating proposal tracking and submission. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) of the government, as well as programs such as Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, actively monitored and improved air quality in over 131 non-attainment cities.
In a boon to biodiversity, India reported housing more than 75% of the world's tiger population, with numbers climbing from 2,226 in 2014 to 3,682 in 2023. The launch of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) on April 9, 2023, demonstrated India's dedication to global big cat conservation.
India's comprehensive efforts in 2023 highlight its commitment to environmental sustainability and combating climate change, offering an inspiring example for the rest of the globe.
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