The Legal Framework Supporting India's Transition To A Green Economy: A Study
- IJLLR Journal
- Aug 11, 2024
- 1 min read
Ms. Mahaswetaa.R, BBA LLB (Hons’), Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Kelambakkam-603103, Tamil Nadu
Ms. Namithasri.S, BBA LLB (Hons’), Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Kelambakkam-603103, Tamil Nadu
Mr. Jayashankar.J, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Kelambakkam-603103, Tamil Nadu
ABSTRACT
In India, the transition towards a green economy is upheld by a far-reaching legitimate framework pointed toward advancing reasonable turn of events and environmental conservation. This framework envelops a scope of regulations and regulations, including environmental protection acts, sustainable power strategies, and drives tending to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Key regulative instruments like the Environment (Protection) Act, the National Green Court Act, and the National Action Plan on Climate Change give the foundation to encouraging green practices across different areas of the economy. Additionally, India's obligation to international arrangements, for example, the Paris Understanding further supports its legitimate framework for transitioning towards a greener and more economical economy, guaranteeing arrangement with worldwide endeavors to battle climate change. Green economy is encouraged for the well-being of both humans and the environment which helps in achieving sustainable development. The article talks about legal frameworks mentioned in conventions, the acts and the initiatives taken by the government of India to tackle the problem of environment and climate change. It shows the importance of green economy in our country and steps to be taken to implement the laws by analyzing the challenges involved in the process of transition.
Keywords: Green Economy, Legal Framework, Green Jobs, Transition, India, International conventions.
