Prachi Patra, BA LLB (H), Amity University Kolkata
Navya Kumar, BA LLB (H), Amity University Kolkata
ABSTRACT
The introduction of the concept of Nationally Determined Contributions in the Paris Agreement has tremendously attributed to it's outreach and flexibility’ For climate change mitigation to be sustainable and effective, it is significant to recognize the varying accessibility and requirements of the states. NDCs have thereby allowed to let each nation set their own climate goals at their own pace. India’s ratification of the Agreement implies it’s resolve to contribute towards alleviating the global climate crisis. This paper primarily focuses on ‘Carbon Sinks’ – their notion, subjectivity and India’s own NDC regarding the fulfillment of that criterion. Carbon sinks are essential in absorbing carbon compounds from the atmosphere to counterbalance the surge of carbon emissions being generated. Analyzing whether India is doing its maximum responsibility in the creation of carbon sinks for the possibility of attaining a carbon neutral status in the future is imminent. The outlets which serve as sources for carbon sinks needs to be adequately defined, so that the amount of carbon being neutralized can be quantified and we impress upon the need for that. There are still multiple instances where India could improve its carbon sink policy which is further discussed.
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