India’s Updated Climate Targets (NDC 2035)
Context:
India has updated its climate commitments under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), setting more ambitious targets for 2035 to strengthen its clean energy transition and climate action.
What are NDCs?
Nationally Determined Contributions are voluntary climate action plans submitted by countries under the Paris Agreement to reduce emissions and combat climate change.
They include:
- Emission reduction targets
- Renewable energy goals
- Carbon sink commitments
Key Targets for 2035
Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity
India aims to achieve 60% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2035.
Emissions Intensity Reduction
Target to reduce emissions intensity of GDP by 47% from 2005 levels.
Carbon Sink Expansion
Increase carbon sink to 3.5–4 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.
Key Principles Guiding India’s NDC
- Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC)
- Equity and climate justice
- Balancing development with sustainability
- Energy security considerations