Author(s): Dr.Ved Prakash Mishra & Saurabh Mishra

DOI:-https://doi.org/10.64880/shikshasamvad.v3i2.2

Abstract

               Humanity is now facing what may be the biggest challenge to its existence: irreversible climate change brought about by human activity. Our planet is in a state of emergency, and we only have a short window of time to enact meaningful change. Climate change is expected to bring about major change in freshwater availability, the productive capacity of soils, and in patterns of human settlement, we can say that there may be multifaceted impact of climate change in its totality. Further, different views, issues and mitigation measures are discussed particularly in Indian scenario. In this direction, the “National Action Plan on Climate Change” was set by Indian Prime Minister which encompasses a broad and extensive range of measures, and focuses on eight missions, which will be pursued as key components of the strategy for sustainable development. These include missions on solar energy, enhanced energy efficiency, sustainable habitat, conserving water, sustaining the Himalayan ecosystem, creating a “Green India,” sustainable agriculture and, finally, establishing a strategic knowledge platform for climate change. Finally, different steps/approaches pertaining to green, eco-friendly and sustainable technology has been discussed in order to mitigate the impact of global environmental damage originating from increased industrialization and hence appropriately address this global disaster which is being the root cause of North-South debate and global environmental politics.

Keywords climate change; green house gases; Kyoto Protocol; civil conflict; sustainable; green technology