In the past few decades, there have been massive climatic shifts on the planet as a result of human activities, including overuse of resources and pollution, among other factors. Although these changes might not be a direct threat to life, they are gradually worsening the quality of life and exhausting natural resources. In reaction, the United Nations came up with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to encourage responsible development. In the chapter, SDG Goal 7, which is: “Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy to all,” is discussed. With the world going green with energy, nations are experiencing issues such as the high cost of implementation and old laws that cannot keep abreast with the heavy technological changes. India, one of the world’s largest energy consumers, has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy. It has been at the forefront in the establishment of the International Solar Alliance and has advanced domestic production of solar, wind, and green hydrogen power. Its legal and policy frameworks are increasingly aligned with sustainable development, emphasizing decarbonization and disaster-risk mitigation. This chapter examines India’s transition to renewables in comparison with developments in other QUAD countries—Australia, Japan, and the USA—to assess collective progress toward net-zero emissions. Also, the chapter discusses the way in which the energy transition of India promotes climate governance and enhances community resilience. The study offers hints on a sustainable, inclusive energy future by connecting legal frameworks, environmental policy, and resilience strategies of the grassroots. It can provide a possible example to other developing countries that are also in need to stay economically viable and environmentally responsible, and sustainable over the long run.

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Indian Governance Toward Climate Change-Induced Redressal Mechanism in the Era of Green Energy

  • Gabriela Michael,
  • Harshita Mishra

摘要

In the past few decades, there have been massive climatic shifts on the planet as a result of human activities, including overuse of resources and pollution, among other factors. Although these changes might not be a direct threat to life, they are gradually worsening the quality of life and exhausting natural resources. In reaction, the United Nations came up with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to encourage responsible development. In the chapter, SDG Goal 7, which is: “Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy to all,” is discussed. With the world going green with energy, nations are experiencing issues such as the high cost of implementation and old laws that cannot keep abreast with the heavy technological changes. India, one of the world’s largest energy consumers, has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy. It has been at the forefront in the establishment of the International Solar Alliance and has advanced domestic production of solar, wind, and green hydrogen power. Its legal and policy frameworks are increasingly aligned with sustainable development, emphasizing decarbonization and disaster-risk mitigation. This chapter examines India’s transition to renewables in comparison with developments in other QUAD countries—Australia, Japan, and the USA—to assess collective progress toward net-zero emissions. Also, the chapter discusses the way in which the energy transition of India promotes climate governance and enhances community resilience. The study offers hints on a sustainable, inclusive energy future by connecting legal frameworks, environmental policy, and resilience strategies of the grassroots. It can provide a possible example to other developing countries that are also in need to stay economically viable and environmentally responsible, and sustainable over the long run.