Question 7GS3GS3
How does the Green Credit Programme extend beyond carbon management to promote a more sustainable environment in India? What are the various concerns about its implementation? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Green Credit Program was started under Environment Protection Act 1986 to incentivize voluntary green action.
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Main Body
Carbon Management: (1) Lower GHG emissions: by acts like afforestation (2) Sequester Carbon: in soil & ground - Eg: Carbon Capture & Storage (3) Carbon Utilization: for development - Eg: Pharma industry Extend Beyond Mere Carbon Management - Sustainable Environment: (1) Rainwater Harvesting: Encouraged as SEN in Tamil Nadu
2Sustainable Development: Create non-polluting industry - Eg: EV (3) Reduce Pollution: through sewage plants (only 18.4 capacity in 2023) Concerns: - Value Computation issued - Green Credit competition with Carbon Credit Schemes - Lack of adequate Incentive - SDG asymmetry Study: clarify scope of both schemes - Point green action leverage with SDG. - People led movement Green Credit Program is in line with Mission Life & will help attain SDG-13 (Climate action)
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Conclusion
Green Credit Program is in line with Mission Life & will help attain SDG-13 (Climate action)
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Topper
Aditya Mathur
AIR 982024
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Biodiversity and Environment
Environmental Impact Assessment
Green Credit Programme and carbon management
Writing Stats
154
Total words
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Paragraphs
critical and SDG-aligned
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