{"id":15918,"date":"2023-11-13T06:32:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T06:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=15918"},"modified":"2024-02-05T11:36:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T11:36:41","slug":"clean-energy-is-the-order-of-the-day-describe-briefly-indias-changing-policy-towards-climate-change-in-various-international-fora-in-the-context-of-geopolitics-250-words-15-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/clean-energy-is-the-order-of-the-day-describe-briefly-indias-changing-policy-towards-climate-change-in-various-international-fora-in-the-context-of-geopolitics-250-words-15-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean energy is the order of the day.\u2019 Describe briefly India\u2019s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics. (250 Words 15 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s evolving stance on climate change reflects a commitment to clean energy in global geopolitics. Actively engaging in international fora, India advocates sustainable policies, balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility. This strategic shift enhances India&#8217;s diplomatic influence, reinforcing its role in shaping the global climate agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 2 Mains 2022<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2022\/\">UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f38ce1b71\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f38ce1b71\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/clean-energy-is-the-order-of-the-day-describe-briefly-indias-changing-policy-towards-climate-change-in-various-international-fora-in-the-context-of-geopolitics-250-words-15-marks\/#Approach\" title=\"Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/clean-energy-is-the-order-of-the-day-describe-briefly-indias-changing-policy-towards-climate-change-in-various-international-fora-in-the-context-of-geopolitics-250-words-15-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/clean-energy-is-the-order-of-the-day-describe-briefly-indias-changing-policy-towards-climate-change-in-various-international-fora-in-the-context-of-geopolitics-250-words-15-marks\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction&nbsp;\">Introduction&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/clean-energy-is-the-order-of-the-day-describe-briefly-indias-changing-policy-towards-climate-change-in-various-international-fora-in-the-context-of-geopolitics-250-words-15-marks\/#Body\" title=\"Body&nbsp;\">Body&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/clean-energy-is-the-order-of-the-day-describe-briefly-indias-changing-policy-towards-climate-change-in-various-international-fora-in-the-context-of-geopolitics-250-words-15-marks\/#Indias_climate_change_policy\" title=\"India&#8217;s climate change policy:&nbsp;\">India&#8217;s climate change policy:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/clean-energy-is-the-order-of-the-day-describe-briefly-indias-changing-policy-towards-climate-change-in-various-international-fora-in-the-context-of-geopolitics-250-words-15-marks\/#The_climate_policy_change_in_the_international_context_of_geopolitics\" title=\"The climate policy change in the international context of geopolitics:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">The climate policy change in the international context of geopolitics:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/clean-energy-is-the-order-of-the-day-describe-briefly-indias-changing-policy-towards-climate-change-in-various-international-fora-in-the-context-of-geopolitics-250-words-15-marks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/clean-energy-is-the-order-of-the-day-describe-briefly-indias-changing-policy-towards-climate-change-in-various-international-fora-in-the-context-of-geopolitics-250-words-15-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach\"><\/span>Approach&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start with briefly explaining about the clean energy context to climate.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Discuss on India&#8217;s climate change policy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Explain the climate policy change in the international context of geopolitics.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Conclusion\/ way forward.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clean energy is energy that comes from renewable, zero emission sources that do not pollute the atmosphere when used, as well as energy saved by energy efficiency measures. There is a degree of crossover between clean energy and green or renewable energy sources, but they are not exactly the same. Clean energy works by producing power without having negative environmental impacts, such as the release of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. A lot of clean energy is also renewable, including wind power, some hydro resources and solar powered energy generation.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_climate_change_policy\"><\/span>India&#8217;s climate change policy:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India has recognized the significance of clean energy in the context of climate change and has taken significant steps towards achieving its renewable energy targets. The country&#8217;s commitment to the Paris Accord and the acceptance of net-zero targets reflects its pro-environment outlook, and its leadership role in promoting clean energy at the global level demonstrates its commitment towards a sustainable future.\u00a0<\/li><li>India has recognized the importance of clean energy in the context of climate change and has taken significant steps towards achieving its renewable energy targets. The country has set an ambitious target of achieving 450 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, including 280 GW of solar, 140 GW of wind, 10 GW of bioenergy, and 5 GW of hydro.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>To achieve this target, the government has implemented various policies and initiatives, such as the National Solar Mission, the National Wind Energy Mission, and the Green Energy Corridor project. India has also taken a leadership role in the promotion of clean energy at the global level.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Refer &amp; Earn NOW<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The country has launched the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in partnership with France to promote the use of solar energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"232\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-197.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15919 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-197.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-197-585x225.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/232;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_climate_policy_change_in_the_international_context_of_geopolitics\"><\/span>The climate policy change in the international context of geopolitics:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India&#8217;s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora reflects its geopolitical ambitions and outlook. India has recognized the significance of clean energy and has taken a leading role in several international initiatives. The International Solar Alliance, the One Sun, One World and One Grid programme, and the Lifestyle for Environment Movement are some of the initiatives in which India is actively involved.&nbsp;<\/li><li>India has also become a beacon of hope for developing and underdeveloped countries by achieving its 2014 INDC target before the deadline. This achievement has encouraged other countries to seek assistance from India in their fight against climate change.&nbsp;<\/li><li>India has also proposed that the developed economies make $1 trillion available for climate financing. This proposal has made India the voice of third world countries in their fight against climate change.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A transition to clean energy presents a significant economic opportunity, and India is well placed to become a global leader in renewable batteries and green hydrogen. These and other low-carbon technologies could create a market worth up to $80 billion in India by 2030.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thus, India&#8217;s approach towards climate change has evolved from seeking energy security to taking a leading role in promoting clean energy at a global level, and its diplomatic efforts at various international fora reflect its pro-environment outlook. India has also become a beacon of hope for developing and underdeveloped countries in their fight against climate change and has proposed initiatives to make climate financing available for such countries. 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