​Chapter 6: Climate Change and Energy Transition: Dealing with Trade-Offs

  • The International Finance Corporation recognizes India as the only G20 nation on track for 2-degree centigrade warming.
  • India has made significant progress in climate action with increased renewable energy capacity and improved energy efficiency.
  • As of 31 May 2024, non-fossil sources constitute 45.4% of installed electricity generation capacity.
  • India reduced the emission intensity of its GDP by 33% from 2005 levels by 2019.
  • From 2005 to 2019, India's GDP grew at a 7% CAGR, while emissions grew at a 4% CAGR.
  • The Government has launched several clean coal initiatives, including the Coal Gasification Mission.
  • Annual energy savings of 51 million tonnes of oil equivalent result ....
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