24 Nov : A network of 127 institutions has been engaged countrywide for studies on various aspects of climate change, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh told Rajya Sabha.
These institutions belong to various universities and research and development organisations from both public and private sectors.Giving details of the network on Monday, Ramesh said it studies about the greenhouse gas emissions of anthropogenic origin from sectors such as energy, industry, agriculture and forestry.
“The finding of the study on climate change would be relevant for agriculture sector,” Ramesh added.Climate change: Country’s stand based on principles of equity
The Government’s approach to climate change is anchored on the UN Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Kyoto Protocol and the Bali Action Plan based on the principles of equity, the Rajya Sabha was informed.
Replying to a query on Monday, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, said country’s stand was based on principles of equity and “common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities,” as laid down by such international initiatives.
He said in the international negotiations on climate change, developed countries have called upon the major developing nations like India to contribute to global efforts for mitigation through actions that will result in deviation from business as usual.
On another query, the environment minister said the state governments have been asked to prepare state level adaptation action plans on climate change consistent with the objectives of National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).