Recently, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change mentioned 7.93% Drop in GHG Emissions in india . India is advancing towards a carbon-neutral future with a focus on sustainable development and innovative solutions. India’s 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) highlighted a 7.93% reduction in GHG emissions in 2020 compared to 2019 . This demonstrates India’s commitment to a sustainable, climate-resilient future.
India’s historical share of cumulative global GHG emissions is annual 4%, despite having around 17% of the world’s population between 1850 and 2019.
India’s annual primary energy consumption per capita in 2019 was 28.7 gigajoules (GJ), considerably lower than both developed and developing countries.
India is committed to pursuing low-carbon pathways, while ensuring adequate access to household energy, energy security, and energy for the development of all sectors of the economy.