Case Study: India’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions – Trends & Challenges (2025)

India’s GHG emissions have been steadily rising since 2011, with a significant 5.5% decline in 2020 due to COVID-19. However, post-pandemic recovery has led to a sharp increase, with India contributing 7.8% of global emissions in 2023, the highest level since 1970.

🔍 Key Insights:

✅ Sector-wise trends: Energy (-6%), Industry (-9%), Agriculture (-4%), Waste (+3.4%)

✅ Anthropogenic influences: Rapid urbanization, deforestation, industrial expansion

✅ Climate science & geography: Physiography, monsoon variability, carbon sequestration

✅ Geographical models & theories: Milankovitch Cycles, IPAT Model, Carrying Capacity, Kuznets Curve

✅ Solutions for emission control: Carbon pricing, sustainability policies, community-led climate action 📊 What’s next?

🚀 How can Sustainable Development Models & Climate Policies reshape India’s carbon footprint?

🔥 Can global initiatives curb the rise of emissions while ensuring economic growth?

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