Abstract
India is at a critical juncture in global climate politics, steering a path that traverses domestic development needs with international commitments. This chapter explores India’s approach, analysing its stance on climate policies from the dual perspectives of domestic developmental needs and global climate obligations. India’s stance in negotiations at the international level is rooted in principles of equity, historical responsibility, and the polluter pays ideology, and it is maintaining this position until a transition to voluntary carbon emissions reduction occurs. For a nation such as India, the formation of climate policies is intricately linked with domestic concerns such as poverty reduction and economic development, while aligning with its sustainable development goals. The research will also examine India’s position on climate change within the context of the BRICS framework, elucidating the collaborative dynamics among emerging economies.
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels and industry. Land-use change is not included.
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Gupta, B., Jose, M.M. (2024). Intersecting Priorities: India’s Approach to the Politics of Climate Change—Domestic Development and Global Commitments. In: Solomon, H., Solomon, S., Gupta, B. (eds) BRICS and Climate Change. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-5532-5_5
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