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India, at the 26th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (COP 26) in November 2021, announced its target to achieve net zero by 2070. In pursuance thereof, India formulated and submitted its Long-Term Low Greenhouse Gas Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) to the UNFCCC in November 2022, which reaffirms the goal of reaching net-zero by 2070.

Parties agreed, under Article 4.19 of the Paris Agreement under the UNFCCC “to strive to formulate and communicate long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies (LT-LEDS).

India’s LT-LEDS is based on the principles of equity and climate justice and the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities.

India’s LT-LEDS involves seven key strategic transitions, namely:

1. Low carbon development of electricity systems consistent with development;
2. Developing an integrated, efficient, inclusive low-carbon transport system;
3. Promoting adaptation in urban design, energy and material-efficiency in buildings, and sustainable urbanization;
4. Promoting economy-wide decoupling of growth from emissions and development of an efficient, innovative low-emission industrial system;
5. CO2 removal and related engineering solutions;
6. Enhancing Forest and vegetation cover consistent with socio-economic and ecological considerations; and
7. Economic and financial aspects of low-carbon development and Long-Term Transition to Net-Zero by 2070.

 

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