CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION: THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN INDIA

Abstract

Mitigating climate change means reducing the flow of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This involves cutting greenhouse gases from main sources such as power plants, factories, cars, and farms. Forests, oceans, and soil also absorb and store these gases and are an important part of the solution. Reducing and avoiding our emissions requires us to reshape everything we do—from how we power our economy and grow our food to how we travel and live and the products we consume. It is a problem felt locally and globally. Since climate change will impact cities worldwide, ULBs will play a crucial role in addressing climate-related challenges. Climate change is a global phenomenon. To support the top-bottom approaches to achieving the targets of the Paris Agreement and the Convention, a well-designed climate action plan needs to be prepared and implemented to achieve the national targets.