‘India in no way responsible for climate change’: Prakash Javadekar

Updated:5 years, 1 month ago

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI):Union Environment Minister, Prakash Javadekar on December 11 said that India is contributes to only 3 per cent of emissions globally and has in no way contributing to climate change. Prakash Javadekar said, “Climate change isn't an overnight phenomenon. It has taken the last 100 years. Climate change is not a result of recent actions. It has historically actions. The USA has 25% of all emissions, Europe has 22% whereas China has 13% and India, only 3%. We are in no way responsible for this climate change. But as a responsible participant in world affairs, India chose to take part in combating climate change. Our emission intensity was to be reduced by 33-35% as per the Paris Climate Agreement. We achieved 21% of this and aim to achieve the remainder in 10 years.”

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