QUESTION 17
GS3
15 marks
Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC. What commitments did India make at this conference?
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Describe the main outcomes of COP26 (Glasgow, 2021) and India's commitments there.
DescribeGive a clear, detailed account of the main features.
Demand-wise check
- 1Outcomes: Glasgow Climate Pact (phase-down of unabated coal), Article 6 carbon market rules, Paris Rulebook completed, methane pledge, deforestation pledge, doubling adaptation finance≈50 words
- 2India's Panchamrit: 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030; 50% energy from renewables by 2030; cut 1 billion tonnes of emissions by 2030; emission intensity cut 45%; net zero by 2070≈50 words
- 3India's role in 'phase down' wording; LiFE announced≈50 words
- 4Assessment≈50 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
OutcomesIndia's commitmentsAssessmentConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Not separating outcomes and India's commitments
- Wrong figures for Panchamrit
Draw this
- Five-pointed star, one Panchamrit target per point: 500 GW, 50% renewables, 1 bn t cut, 45% intensity, net zero 2070
Value addition
- FactIndia's net zero target year is 2070, announced at COP26; the updated NDC (2022) adopted 45% emission-intensity cut and 50% non-fossil power capacity by 2030.India's Updated NDC, 2022
- FactThe Glasgow Pact's 'phase down' of unabated coal replaced 'phase out' after India's intervention.UNFCCC Glasgow Climate Pact
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