Lok Sabha Question No. 4464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-20
Subject: Emission of Greenhouse Gases
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Shrirang Appa Barne, Kani K. Navas, Sudheer Gupta, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Balubhau (Alias Suresh Narayan) Dhanorkar, Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4464

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2020

## Emission of Greenhouse Gases

## 4464.   SHRI SANJAY SADASHIV RAO MANDLIK:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI K. NAVASKANI:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has done any study regarding emission of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  greenhouse  gas  emissions  from  various  sectors  recorded  in  the country during the last three years and the current year;
- (c) whether decrease in the greenhouse gas emissions has been recorded in the country during the said period and if so, the details thereof along with the rate of reduction, State/UT-wise;
- (d) whether the Government has also set any target regarding reduction of emission of greenhouse gases in the country in the next few years;
- (e) if so, the details of the framework adopted by the Government to meet the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets; and
- (f) whether  the  Government  has  argued  that  developed  countries  should  take  more responsibility in reducing GHGs and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO )

(a)  and  (b)According  to  India's  Second  Biennial  Update  Report  (BUR-2)  submitted  to  the United  Nations  Framework  Convention  on  Climate  Change  (UNFCCC),  India's  total Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2014 were 2.607 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The energy sector accounted for 73% of the total GHG emissions for the year 2014 followed by the agriculture sector accounting for 16%, the Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) for 8% and waste sector for 3%. Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector was a net sink, sequestrating 12% of total emissions. Thus, net GHG emissions considering LULUCF in 2014 was 2.306 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent.India's per capita emission in 2014 was 1.8 tonne which is less than one-third of global average. Further, between 1850 and

2010,  energy  related  cumulative  CO2emissions  from  India  were  only  2.7%  of  the  world emissions.

(c) to (f)  Climate change is a global phenomenon and requires the cooperation of all nations based  on  the  principles  of  'Equity'  and  'Common  but  Differentiated  Responsibilities  and Respective Capabilities' and developed countries taking the lead in climate action. India is a Party  to  the  UNFCCC,  its  Kyoto  Protocol  (KP)  and  the  Paris  Agreement  (PA).  For addressing  the  challenge  of  climate  change,  India  adheres  to  the  paramountcy  of  the UNFCCC processes. It has proactively contributed to multilateral efforts to combat climate change and continues to do so while undertaking its own independent, enhanced initiatives in climate mitigation and adaptation besides meeting all its commitments under the UNFCCC, its KP and PA.

The Government of India stands committed to combating climate change through its several programs and schemes. This includes inter-alia implementation of National Action Plan  on  Climate  Change  (NAPCC),  which  comprises  missions  in  specific  areas  of  solar energy, enhanced energy efficiency, water, sustainable agriculture, sustaining the Himalayan ecosystem, sustainable habitat, Green India and strategic knowledge for climate change.

Under the Paris Agreement, India has submitted its Nationally Determined Contributions  outlining  eight  targets  for  2021-2030,  including  (i)  to  reduce  the  emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from 2005 level, (ii) to achieve about 40 per  cent  cumulative  electric  power  installed  capacity  from  non-fossil  fuel-based  energy resources by 2030 with the help of transfer of technology and low-cost international finance, (iii)  to  create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030. Independent studies rate India's efforts highly and compliant with the requirements under PA.

Thirty-three  states  and  Union  Territories  have  prepared  a  State  Action  Plan  on Climate Change (SAPCC) consistent with the objectives of NAPCC to address their Statespecific actions. These SAPCCs inter-alia outline sector-specific and cross-sectoral priority actions.

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