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A methodology to correlate short-term regional climate action and long-term global temperature goals

Kanitkar, T and Songola, H (2022) A methodology to correlate short-term regional climate action and long-term global temperature goals. In: Current Science, 122 (6). pp. 689-698.

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Abstract

We provide a methodology for assessing short-term mitigation targets for a region against long-term global goals of addressing climate change. We first estimate the per capita fair share of the remaining carbon budget for India from 2018 onwards. Potential longterm emissions trajectories between 2018 and 2100 compatible with this fair share are then constructed. These budget-compatible trajectories are then compared to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) as well as results from five modelling studies for India. The methodology discussed here can be used to assess the adequacy of NDCs and also helps in rationalizing the process of target setting for climate action © 2022, Current Science. All Rights Reserved.

Item Type: Journal Article
Publication: Current Science
Publisher: Indian Academy of Sciences
Additional Information: The copyright for this article belongs to authors.
Department/Centre: Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences > Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research
Date Deposited: 17 May 2022 10:44
Last Modified: 17 May 2022 10:44
URI: https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/71779

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