India’s Evolving Role in Addressing Climate Change Concerns

Abstract

The concerns surrounding climate change have grown manifold in recent times. It has been observed that some developed countries have been shying away from playing their part in milestone agreements on climate change. The recent withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement of 2015 and an abysmal performance post the formalization of the Kyoto Protocol of 2002 has shifted the onus of battling this catastrophic global issue on emerging economies, especially China and India. In this context, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of India’s evolving role in addressing climate change concerns. From the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement, India has made positive and sincere strides towards the issue of global warming and climate change, embracing a number of policies and measures in its hope for a sustainable tomorrow. The article also highlights the environmental challenges faced by India in its economic development. Finally, it lists out the key recommendations that can be implemented by India for improving its environmental performance.