International Brief
September 2008
Read full brief [1] (pdf)
India is the world’s fourth largest economy and fifth largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter, accounting for about 5% of global emissions. India’s emissions increased 65% between 1990 and 2005 and are projected to grow another 70% by 2020. On a per capita basis, India’s emissions are 70% below the world average and 93% below those of the United States. As in many other countries, India has a number of policies that, while not driven by climate concerns, contribute to climate mitigation by reducing or avoiding GHG emissions.
For more details on policies and measures related to climate change in India, please read our India Policy Brief [1] (pdf).
Links:
[1] http://www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/India-FactSheet-09-08.pdf