A sector-led, action-based approach could provide the framework to drive low-carbon transformation in the country. Examine (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 1.5°C report called for global carbon emissions to reach net-zero by 2050.
· Sectoral transformations through aggressive adoption of technologies that are within our reach, and an earnest effort to avoid high carbon lock-ins.
De-carbonise power sector
· To achieve net-zero emissions, a key piece of the puzzle is to decarbonise the electricity sector, which is the single largest source (about 40%) of India’s greenhouse gas emissions.
· De-carbonised electricity would also allow India to undertake transformational changes in urbanisation and industrial development, for example by expanding the use of electricity for transport.
Ceiling for coal power
· Pledge that India will not grow its coal-fired power capacity beyond what is already announced, and reach peak coal electricity capacity by 2030, while striving to make coal-based generation.
· Create a multi-stakeholder Just Transition Commission representing all levels of government and the affected communities to ensure decent livelihood opportunities beyond coal in India’s coal belt.
Improve energy services
· Growing urbanisation and uptake of electricity services offer a good opportunity to shape energy consumption.
· Cooling needs are expected to increase rapidly with rising incomes and temperatures.
· Such a sector-by-sector approach, which can and should be developed for other sectors.
Forming timelines
· India may even consider committing to submit plausible pathways and timelines to achieving net-zero emissions as part of its future pledges.
