India’s NDC 2035: 60% Non-Fossil Power and Carbon Sink Goals
Why in the news
India put forward refreshed climate goals for 2035 as part of its NDCs under the Paris Agreement.
| 2035 target | Level |
|---|---|
| Non-fossil share of installed power | 60% |
| Cut in emissions intensity (base year 2005) | 47% |
| Carbon sink | 3.5-4 billion tonnes CO2 equivalent |
Key terms
- NDC: a country’s own climate action plan, submitted to the UNFCCC and treated as a voluntary commitment.
- Emissions intensity: emissions per unit of GDP, a sign of how carbon-efficient the economy is.
- Carbon sink: natural systems that absorb CO2, such as forests, soil and oceans.
Exam angle
- Relevant for UPSC Prelims (environment, international agreements) and Mains GS Paper 3.
- Also useful for Essay and State PCS papers.
- Remember the trio: 60%, 47%, 3.5-4 billion tonnes.