| NAME OF THE MP | PARTY AFFILIATIONS | QUESTIONS RAISED | ANSWERS |
| MUNDE GOPINATHRAO PANDURANG
SUPRIYA SULE |
(a) whether India and China have formally agreed to back Copenhagen accord on climate change; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and (c) the benefits which are likely to accrue to India as a result therefrom? |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) to (c) The Copenhagen Accord was not adopted by the Parties to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and was only ‘noted’ by them. However, various countries, including India and China have communicated their support for the Accord on the basis of an understanding that the Accord is a political document and is not legally binding. The Accord is meant to facilitate the ongoing negotiations in the two tracks in accordance with the principles and the provisions of the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol and the Bali Action Plan. The Accord could have value only if the areas of convergence reflected in the Accord are used to help the Parties reach agreed outcomes under the UN multilateral negotiations in the two tracks i.e., the Adhoc Working Group on Long Term Cooperative Action and the Adhoc Working Group on Kyoto Protocol. |
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| BAIJAYANT PANDA | BIJU JANTA DAL | (a) whether any summit of South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries on climate change is likely to be held in the near future; (b) if so, the details thereof including the treaties/agreements likely to be singed on the occasion; (c) the details of various initiatives taken or likely to be taken by the Government to control green house gases in the country; (d) whether the Government is also contemplating to seek cooperation of Japan in this regard;and (e) if so, the details thereof? |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) The 16th SAARC Summit was held in Thimphu, Bhutan from 28-29 April, 2010.The theme of the Summit was Climate Change. (b) Two statements, the “Thimphu Silver Jubilee Declaration: Towards a Green and Happy South Asia” and “Thimphu Statement on Climate Change” were issued by the Heads of the States/Governments. Further, two SAARC agreements were signed during the Summit. First, the “SAARC Agreement on Trade in Services” which includes measures to strengthen SAARC economic cooperation to maximise the realization of the region’s immense potential in the service sector and to augment intra-regional trade in services in a mutually beneficial manner. Second, the “SAARC Convention on Cooperation on Environment” the objective of which is to promote cooperation among the SAARC member states in the field of environment and sustainable development. (c) The Government has taken several steps towards sustainable development through a range of policies and programmes to mitigate climate change aimed at energy conservation, improved energy efficiency in various sectors; promoting use of renewable energy; power sector reforms; use of cleaner and lesser carbon intensive fuel for transport; fuel switching to cleaner energy; afforestation and conservation of forests; promotion of clean coal technologies and encouraging Mass Rapid Transport systems. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) interalia includes two missions, namely, National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency; National Solar Mission that relates to mitigation and reduction of GHGs. (d) &(e) India does not have any specific agreement with Japan for cooperation in the area of Climate change. However, bilateral assistance from Japan is received in connection with several environment related projects. |
| SHRI RAJAGOPAL LADAGAPATI | INC | a) whether the Planning Commission has assured the nodal Ministry for allocating substantial funds to study climate change impact on India as reported in the media; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Kasturirangan Committee, which was constituted to look into various aspects of climate change has submitted its report; (d) if so, the details thereof along with the main features of the recommendations made by the Committee; and (e) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard? |
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY) (a) & (b): According to the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) unveiled in 2008, the 8 National Missions represent a multi-pronged, long term and integrated approach for addressing climate change. The NAPCC also outlines other initiatives which aim at promoting technologies and action that will address Climate Change. The Draft Mission documents have been prepared by the Nodal Ministries and are at various stages of approval. These Mission Documents are expected to outline not only the Way Forward and Time Line but also funds required. When the Reports are received in Planning Commission, these will be considered for appropriate financial support. (c) to (e): There is no Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan to study impact of climate change in India. However, an Expert Group on Low Carbon Economy under the chairmanship of Dr. Kirit S. Parikh, former Member (Energy) of Planning Commission has been set up on 07-01-2010. The Group is expected to present an interim report by end, April, 2010 and a final report by September, 2010. |
| SHRI N CHELUVARAYA SWAMY GOWDA | INC | (a) whether the Government has conducted any study on the impact of climate change on water resources in the country: (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the action taken by the Government to mitigate the impact of climate change on water resources; (d) whether the Government has established research and data management centres in this regard; and (e) if so, the details thereof? |
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA) (a) to (e) Studies have been undertaken from time to time by the Government to assess the impact of climate change on water resources. Findings of a study have been summarized in “India’s Initial National Communication to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change” which states that the hydrological cycle, a fundamental component of climate, is likely to be altered due to climate change and that preliminary assessments have revealed that the severity of droughts and intensity of floods in various parts of India is likely to increase. The report further states that the projected climate change resulting in warming, sea level rise and melting of glaciers will adversely affect the water balance in different parts of India and quality of ground water along the coastal plains. Climate change is likely to affect ground water due to changes in precipitation and evapo-transpiration. Rising sea levels may lead to increased saline intrusion into coastal and island aquifers, while increased frequency and severity of floods may affect ground water quality in alluvial aquifers. Increased rainfall intensity may lead to higher runoff and possibly reduced recharge”. Research studies have also been taken up by the Ministry of Water Resources through National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee and Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bangalore. The studies by NIH indicate recessional trend for glaciers and decrease in their areal extent. It has also been observed that during ablation period, snowmelt runoff increases with increases in temperature. The IISc has observed that a large number of uncertainties exist in climate change impact assessment. In view of importance and urgent need, in-depth studies based on observed data have been initiated to assess the impact of climate change on water resources by Central Water Commission, Central Ground Water Board, Brahmaputra Board and National Institute of Hydrology. Reputed academic institutions have been actively associated with the studies. The National Action Plan on Climate Change envisages institutionalization of eight national missions which inter-alia includes “National Water Mission”. Ministry of Water Resources has prepared the draft Mission Document through consultative process with active participation of States, concerned central Ministries, professionals, experts, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations. The draft Mission Document has identified various measures for addressing the issues related to impact of climate change on water resources including adaptation measures. The main objective of National Water Mission are conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water resources management. The five goals of National Water Mission identified in the draft Mission Document are: (a) Comprehensive water data base in public domain and assessment of the impact of climate change on water resources; (b) Promotion of citizen and state actions for water conservation, augmentation and preservation; (c) Focused attention to over-exploited areas; (d) Increasing water use efficiency by 20%; and (e) Promotion of basin level integrated water resources management. Climate change cells have been established in Central Water Commission, Central Ground Water Board, Brahmaputra Board and National Institute of Hydrology for carrying out and coordinating research and studies on the impact of climate change on water resources. |
| SHRI SAMBASIVA RAYAPATI RAO | INC | (a) whether the Government proposes to establish its own database of scientific knowledge on environment and climate change; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government proposes to extend fellowships to conduct research on environment and climate change; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard? |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) & (b) National Action Plan on Climate Change includes a National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change. The Mission envisages building of a knowledge system including a data base that would inform and support national action for responding effectively to the objective of ecologically sustainable development. (c) & (d) The Government has launched the National Environmental Sciences Fellow Programme for Indian Scientists to do cutting-edge research on critical issues related to environment in collaboration with selected environmental schools/institutions in India. |
| BAIJAYANT PANDA
NITHYANAND PRADHAN |
a) whether India and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)/Agreement on Climate Change and Clean Energy Security; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the salient features of the MoU; (c) the benefits likely to accrue to both the countries as a result thereof; (d) whether a Ministerial level meeting was held with China recently; and (e) if so, the outcome thereof? |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) to (c) India and China have signed an Agreement on Cooperation on addressing climate change that covers, inter-alia, cooperation in observation and monitoring of climate change and undertaking mutually cooperative activities and programmes, as appropriate. The Agreement covers the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean energy technologies, sustainable agriculture and afforestation. This Agreement seeks to enhance cooperation with China, promoting mutual understanding and coordination on international issues relating to climate change and cooperation in the area of research development and diffusion of technologies. (d) & (e) Minister for External Affairs had a Meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of China during 5-8 April 2010 in China.The Meeting was in the larger context of global developments. The two countries exchanged views, inter-alia, on cooperation in finding a solution to global issue of climate change. |
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| SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT | BAHUJAN SAMAJ PARTY | a) whether the impact of the climate change has affected the economic growth of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon; (c) whether any Expert Advisory Committee has been constituted/proposed to be constituted to assess the impact of global warming on Indian economy; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the Committee has submitted its report; (f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon; and (g) if not, the time by which the Committee is likely to submit its report? |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) to (g) India has always faced adverse impacts of climate variability which will be enhanced by climate change. Climate Change has the potential of affecting livelihoods and various sectors of society through exposure to extreme weather events, floods, droughts, sea level rise and natural disasters, etc. Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change was constituted in June 2007 to coordinate national action for assessment, adaptation and mitigation of climate change. The Prime Minister released the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) on 30th June 2008 to outline India’s strategy to meet the challenge of Climate Change. NAPCC lays down steps that would enable the country to adapt to climate change and enhance ecological sustainability of India’s development path. The NAPCC includes eight missions out of which five relate to adaptation, two to mitigation and one relates to strategic knowledge on climate change. The National Solar Mission and the Enhanced Energy Efficiency Mission have been approved by the Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change. |
| SHRI A T NANA PATIL | BJP | (a) whether the United Nations Report on World Population has stated that women are worst affected by the climate change; (b) if so, the effects thereof; (c) whether the Government has prepared any action plan in this regard; and (d) if so, the details thereof? |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) & (b) The United Nations Population Fund (NUFPA) report on World Population, 2009 has indicated that women, particularly in poor countries are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change as they are more dependent for livelihood on natural resources, threatened by climate change. Drought and erratic rainfall force women to work harder to secure food, water and energy for their homes. (c) & (d) Government is aware of the implications of climate change and released National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) on June 30 2008. The NAPCC includes eight National Missions, of which the National Mission on Water, Solar Energy, Sustainable Agriculture and Green India address issues relating to women. |
| SHRI ANTO ANTONY | INC | (a) Whether the Government has conducted any study on the impact of climate change on monsoon especially southwest monsoon; (b) if so, the findings of the study; and (c) the corrective measures taken or being taken by the Government in this regard? |
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN) (a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 192 FOR ANSWER ON 10th MARCH 2010. (a) Yes Madam. The Government agencies have conducted studies to examine and understand how the Indian southwest monsoon (ISM) has responded to the increase in Green House Gases (GHG’s) and global warming during the past 100 years. (b) There is no conclusive evidence to attribute the observed ISM variability to GHG’s and their projection to the future. The major findings of various studies are as under: i) Daily mean temperature over the country is found to be increasing more or less at the same rate as the global mean (0.5oC during past 100 year). ii) The south-west monsoon rainfall over the country has decreased by nearly 4.7% during the period 1965-2006 as compared to the earlier period (1931-1964). iii) Heavy rain events (>10 cm/day) over central India are increasing at about 1%/year while weak and moderate events (1-5cm/day) are decreasing at about the same rate over the past 50 years. iv) No significant long-term trends are reported in the frequencies of large-scale droughts or floods in the summer monsoon season. (c) The Government has undertaken the following steps to understand the phenomenon of Climate Change: # Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change has been constituted to coordinate national action for assessment, adaptation and mitigation of climate change. |
| SHRI BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI | SHIV SENA | a) whether the Government of India has urged Denmark to restart negotiations on climate change in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process in the run-up to the Conference of Parties (CoP)-16 to be held in Mexico in December; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Denmark thereon? |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) The BASIC group of countries consisting of Brazil, South Africa, India and China met in Delhi on 24 January 2010. Following the discussions held in the meeting, Ministers called upon the Conference of Parties (COP) President, Denmark to convene meetings of the two Adhoc Working Groups (AWGs) of Long Term Cooperative Action (LCA) and Kyoto Protocol (KP) in March 2010 and to ensure that AWGs meet atleast 5 times before the 16th Conference of Parties scheduled in Mexico. (b) The Bureau of the COP under the Danish Presidency has decided to hold the next round of formal talks on Climate Change in Bonn from 9-11 April 2010. Both the Adhoc Working Groups will be meeting during this period. This will be in addition to the planned climate change meetings in June and December 2010 at Germany and Mexico respectively. |
| SHRI NITHYANAND PRADHAN | BIJU JANTA DAL | (a) whether any research and analysis has been conducted on quantum of greenhouse gas emission and its impact on the country; (b) if so, the outcome thereof and the action taken in this regard; (c) whether the Government proposes to set up any Institute on Climate Change and Environment Sciences in the country; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of awareness programme on climate change launched/proposed to be launched for school/college students and the steps taken in this regard? |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a)&(b) An inventory of national greenhouse gas (ghg) emission of anthropogenic origin by sources and removals by sinks, not controlled by the Montreal Protocol for the base year 1994 was prepared as a part of India’s initial national communication to United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change, (UNFCCC). As per inventory, 1,228 Million Tonnes (MTS) of CO2-eq of anthropogenic ghg were emitted from India. Although India’s share in global ghg emissions is only 4%, climate change caused by the build up of ghg at global level has adverse impact on vulnerable countries like India in from of rise in frequency of extreme weather events, water bone diseases, and threat to ecosystems and livelihood. The Government is aware of implications of climate change and its adverse impacts on various sectors in India. National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) launched by Government of India in June 2008 outlines a strategy to meet the challenge of Climate Change through a combination of sectoral measures in consultation with various stakeholders including state governments. (c)&(d) Steps have been taken by Government to set up National Institute of Climate and Environmental Sciences (NICES) in coordination with various Ministries. (f) Government endeavours to create public awareness on climate change through the National Environmental Awareness Campaign. This campaign runs through approximately 10,000 organisations and educational institutions. 1,12,844 Eco-clubs are run in various schools including NGOs. Support is also provided for conducting conferences seminars and studies on climate change. |
| SHRI JHANSI BOTCHA LAKSHMI | INC | a) whether the venue for next discussion on United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has been finalised; (b) if so, the details thereof and the issues likely to be discussion at the conference; (c) whether India is likely to participate in the UNFCCC conference; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the likely stand of our country at the conference/meet? |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) The next meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) shall take place in Bonn from 9-11 April 2010. (b) The Eleventh session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP 11) and the Ninth session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action under the Convention (AWG-LCA 9) shall take place. The issues to be taken up in these meetings include interalia, further commitments to be taken by Annex-I Parties under the second commitment period of Kyoto Protocol, financial mechanism, technology development & transfer, mitigation and adaptation. (c)& (d) India has been regularly participating in the meetings of the UNFCCC to protect national interests. India has been pressing for a fair and equitable climate change regime based on the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. |
| SHRI BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI | (a) whether the National Action Plan on Climate Change stresses that India’s per capita green house gas emissions should at no point exceed that of developed countries ; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard? |
(a) whether the National Action Plan on Climate Change stresses that India’s per capita green house gas emissions should at no point exceed that of developed countries ; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard? |
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| SHRI KAVURI SAMBA SIVA RAO | (a) the major recommendations of the National Action Plan on climate change to curb owning and use of private passenger vehicles for urban transport and its impact on climate change;
(b) whether the Government proposes to formulate a new policy to set up a regulatory authority to achieve a judicious mix of privately owned passenger vehicles and public transport to ensure reduction in fuel consumption and fuel emission for protecting the fast deteriorating climate and its affect on human life and health |
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT SHRI SAUGATA ROY (a)to(c): Modal shift to public transport has Been identified as one of the thrust areas in the National Action Plan for Climate Change. The Plan states that mass transport options including buses, railways and mass Rapid transit systems, etc. are the principal options for reducing energy use in the urban transport sector and mitigating associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution. Pricing, taxes and charges are expected to influence travel demand and choice of transportation modes, thereby decreasing fuel demand and GHG emissions. The actions proposed for the transport sector include introducing appropriate pricing measures to influence purchase and use of vehicles in respect of fuel efficiency and fuel choice, tightening of regulatory standards such as enforcing fuel economy standards for automobile manufacturers and establishing mechanisms to promote investments in development of high capacity public transport systems. However, the National Action Plan does not propose setting up of regulatory authority to enforce any specific mix of privately owned passenger vehicles and public transport. |
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| SHRI JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL | INC (NORTH EAST DELHI) | a) whether there is any proposal to undertake research on climatic changes in the North Pole;
(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the estimated expenditure likely to be incurred on such research; (d) whether any agreement has been singed by the Government with some other countries in this regard; and (e) if so, the details thereof? |
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND (a-b) Yes Madam. India has already initiated a Research Program in 2007 with the thrust on 1. Study of the hypothesized teleconnections between the Arctic climate and the Indian monsoon by analyzing the sediment and ice core records from 2. To characterize sea ice in Arctic using satellite data to estimate the effect of global warming in the northern polar region. 3. Research on the dynamics and mass budget of Arctic glaciers focuses on the 4. To carry out a comprehensive assessment of the flora and fauna of the (c) Till now India has spent 180.29 Lakhs towards the Artic Research while (d-e) Yes Madam. India has entered into MOU with Norwegian Polar Research Institute of Norway, for cooperation in science, as also with Kings Bay (A Norwegian Government owned company) at Ny-Alesund for logistic and infrastructure facilities for undertaking Arctic research and maintaining Indian Research base ‘Himadri’ at Arctic region |
| SHRI FEROZ VARUN GANDHI | BJP (PILIBHIT -UP) | (a) whether the climate change is likely to affect foodgrains production and food security in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; (c) whether the Government has urged the agricultural scientists to conduct a study on the effect of climate change on the country`s agriculture; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to safeguard Indian agriculture from the vagaries of climate change? |
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHARAD PAWAR) (a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA (a) to (d): The 4th assessment report (2007) of Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projected that the global food production potential could increase with increase in global average temperature upto three degrees, but above this could decrease the production of food grains. The modeling studies of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) also predicted the likelihood of adverse affect of increase in temperature on production and productivity of food grains especially rice and wheat. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) initiated a Network Project on ‘Impact, Adaption and Vulnerability of Indian Agriculture to Climate Change’ at different ICAR Institutes/State Agricultural Universities during X Plan period. The Project aimed to study the impact of climate change on land & water resources, crops livestock and fisheries etc. Central Rice Research Instaitute (CRRI), Cuttack and Directorate of Rice Research (DRR), Hyderabad have been conducting Intensive studies on affects of Climate Change including increase in National Wheat Programme of Directorate of Wheat Research, Karnal has been conducting research on development of high temperature tolerant wheat genotypes particularly for late sown conditions. Superior genotypes possessing high temperature tolerance have been identified Under National Food Security Mission farmers are trained through Farmers Field |
| SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB | BIJU JANTA DAL (CUTTACK – ORRISA) | a) Whether the Government has any proposal to conduct any study on the Impact of climate change on livestock, and fisheries; and
(b) if so, the details thereof? |
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, CONSUMER (a) Yes, Madam. (b) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has given the following details; I Livestock (i). Outreach programme on Methane Emission has already been launched in the year 2008-09 with 8 collaborative centres to assess the methane emission from livestock under different production systems and to develop a data base on methane production and to develop nutritional/ bio-technological strategies to mitigate methane production. I (ii). Network project on adaptation of livestock to impending climate changes through shelter management has already been launched in the year 2009-10 with 8 collaborative centres to develop model(s) for assessing the impact of II Fisheries Marine Sector (i) Marine Fishes such as Oil Sardine and Indian Mackerel are seen to be able to adapt to rise in sea surface temperature by extending distribution (ii) Fishes like Threadfin breams have shifted the air spawning season to cooler months. (iii) Plankton abundance has shifted towards cooler months. (iv) Demographic details and infrastructure available in the fishing villages of maritime states are being collected. There are about 2643 fishing villages along the Indian coast, out of which 458 are within 100 m. distance from high tide, largest number in Kerala (about 200), Inland Fisheries (i) Assessment of impact of Climate change on Inland Fisheries resources in three river systems, Ganga, Mahanadi and Brahmani. |
| SHRI GURUDAS DASGUPTA | (a) whether the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Bonn recently; and
(b) if so, the details of the discussions held and the outcome thereof |
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) & (b) The Sixth session of the Adhoc Working Group – Long Term Cooperative Action (AWG-LCA),the eighth session of the Adhoc Working Group – Kyoto Protocol (AWG-KP) and the thirtieth session of the subsidiary bodies of the It is expected that an agreed outcome would be reached and a decision adopted |
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| SHRI JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL | INC (NORTH EAST DELHI) | a) whether abnormal weather conditions such as tsunami, excessive rains and drought in various parts of the country are the effects of global warming;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the names of the regions most affected by the climate changes; (c) whether the Government has conducted any scientific study on the climatic changes caused by global warming and its adverse impact on the country; (d) if so, the outcome thereof; (e) the details of the discussions held on this issue at various international forums and the agreement reached therein; and (f) the action plan of the Government to address the issue of climate change? |
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MINISTRY OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES, MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINIDSTRY OF PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THEMINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN) (a) to (f): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 170 FOR ANSWER ON 15th July, 2009 (a) There is no clear cause and effect established between global warming and tsunami,excessive rains and drought. Occurrence of Tsunamis primarily originate from undersea earthquakes. Monsoon rainfall varies on different spatial and temporal scales. Extreme rainfall events that occur at some isolated places (viz. heavy rainfall (b) Does not arise. (c) – (d) Yes Madam. The observed trends are based on instrumental records over the past 130 years archived by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Details of the observed and projected changes in the climate were first reported in India’s initial National Communication (NATCOM) on Climate Change to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in June, 2004. This effort was coordinated by the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), who are now working on the second NATCOM report. # Although, the monsoon rainfall at all India level does not show any trend but on regional scale areas of increasing trend is discerned. It is not clear if this increasing trend in the heavy rainfall events is attributable to global warming. |
| SUPRIYA SULE | NCP (BARAMATI -MAHARASHTRA) | (a) whether the U.N. has asked developing countries to make concerted efforts to address the issues of climate change;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; (c) whether the UN is formulating any new policy for developing countries in this regard; (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which this policy is likely to be formulated; (e) whether Delhi Sustainable Development Summit has been organised recently; (f) if so, the details thereof including the number of participants, issues discussed therein and the outcome of the Summit; and (g) the action taken by the Government to combat the climate change |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) to (d) The thirteenth Conference of Parties (COP-13) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Bali in December 2007, launched a comprehensive process called Bali Action Plan (BAP) in order to enable the full, effective and sustained implementation of the UNFCCC through long-term cooperative action As a responsible country, India is actively engaged in negotiations on various issues relating to BAP in order to protect India’s interests and advance the global efforts to address climate change. (e) & (f) The Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS) was organized by The Energy & Resources Institute (TERI) from 5-7 February 2009. The summit saw participation from over 850 delegates and ministerial representatives from over 25 countries.The theme of this year event was ‘Towards Copenhagen: on equitable and ethical approach’. The summit proceedings included diverse opinions on climate change. As a part of DSDS, several events on varied themes like water, mitigation, energy efficiency, sustainable habitat, energy technologies and climate change were held highlighting the adverse impacts of climate change. Dialogues were held amongst the participants to facilitate consensus on possible solutions to address the issues relating to climate change. (g) Under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister released the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) on 30th June 2008 that outlines India’s strategy to meet the challenge of Climate Change. It lays down steps that will enable the country to adapt to climate change and enhance the ecological sustainability of India’s development path. The NAPCC includes eight missions out of which five relate to ‘Adaptation’, two on Prime Minister’s Council has been set up to coordinate the national action for assessment, adaptation and mitigation of climate change. Although India, as a developing country does not have any mitigation commitments, a sustainable development path is being followed in India through a range of policies and |
| SHRI SURESH KALMADI | INC (PUNE – MAHARASHTRA) | (a) whether the World Bank in its report have expressed concern over climate change;
(b) if so, the major findings of the report; (c) the steps Government proposes to take to address the problem raised in the report; and (d) whether the Government is planning to set up a Climate Information Management System to help integrate baseline information into policy, planning and investment decisions? |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a) & (b) The World Bank has released a report entitled “Climate change impacts in drought and flood affected areas: case studies in India” sometimes back. The report brings out the need to promote the mainstreaming and integration of climate related risks such as drought and floods in India`s development policies and processes on the basis of case studies of three drought and flood affected states viz., Maharashtra, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. The report emphasizes the need to assess climate risks to agriculture and livelihoods; generating better information on current coping and climate risk management strategies; developing and demonstrating the use of a climate modeling framework with a view to identify future climate risks; and developing an adaptation plan that can help improve climate resilience and adaptive capacity. (c) The Government is seized of the adaptation concerns of vulnerable population in the country. National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) released by the Prime Minister on 30th June 2008 seeks to address such concerns through launching of national missions and other initiatives. NAPCC includes eight (d) The scope of work of the National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change and other missions include consideration of issues relating to management of climate information and related matters. |
| SHRI A SADUDDIN OWAISI | All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimmen (Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh ) |
(a) whether National Action Plan for Climate Change which quantified eight grand mission by various ministries is yet to start;
(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reasons therefor; (d) whether the Government has given any direction to concerned nodal ministries in this regard; and (e) if so, the details thereof and steps taken being taken by the Government in this |
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) (a)to(c) The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) released by the |
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BIJU JANTA DAL | a) whether unprecedented rains and floods in various parts of the country are due to climate change/global warming
(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has commissioned any study on climate change/global warming and the damage caused/ effect on the country; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) the details of areas in the country which are expected to face threat of global warming and climate change; and (f) the details of action plan formulated by the Government to deal with the said problems |
MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH (a-b) No Sir.It is not possible to attribute occurrence of each and every event of heavy rains and floods to climate change and global warming. However, as per some recent studies carried out by Indian scientists, there has been a significant increasing trend observed in the frequency of heavy rainfall events over the west coast and central parts of India. (c) Yes Sir. (d) There have been some studies made in the country which formed part of the first National Communication of India to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) regarding the vulnerability assessment and adaptation to climate change in various sectors such as water resources, agriculture, forests, natural eco-systems, coastal zones, health energy and infrastructure. |
| SHRI K C PALANI SAMI | a) whether the Government has set up any Centers to monitor climate changes in the country including Tamil Nadu;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith its functions thereof, State-wise; (c) the details of assistance provided by the Government for the same; (d) whether the Government proposes to set up more such Centres in the country including Tamil Nadu; (e) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and (f) if not, the reasons therefore? |
TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES(SHRI KAPIL SIBAL) (a)& (b) Yes,Sir.Climate parameters (temperature, rainfall etc.) are being regularly monitored for over 100 years by the all India network of observatories established by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) including Tamil Nadu. IMD has recently installed additional 125 Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) all over India out of which 11 are in Tamil Nadu.IMD has a plan to expand the network of observatories over the country further. (c) The Government provides entire funds for establishment of these observatories in different states. (d)& (e) Yes, Sir.There is a plan to expand the network of such observatories in the country including Tamilnadu. Implementation plan is underway to install about 550 Automatic Weather Stations and 1350 Automatic Raingauge stations in different states in next 2 years. (f) Does not arise. |
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| SHRI HEMANT KHANDELWAL | (a) whether genetic crops have an impact on climate change;
(b) if so, the details in this regard; (c) whether any study/research has been undertaken to assess the impact of genetically modified (GM) foods on climate change; (d) if so, the details in this regard and the action taken by the Government to tackle the problem; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor? |
MINISTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES(KAPIL SIBAL) (a)& (b) No, Sir. There is no direct impact of GM crops on climate change. However, some GM crops require less tillage, which emit less CO2 , hence they may have positive impact to some extent on climate change. (c) No study/research has been undertaken to assess the impact of GM foods on climate change. (d) & (e) Since no GM food has been commercialized in the country so far, the question of any problem with GM food does not arise. |
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| SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL | (a) whether the Government has conducted any study to assess the impact of climate change on rice cultivation;
(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the said study has indicated that a four degree increase in temperature can reduce the yield by 10 percent; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government |
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA) (a) & (b): Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has conducted modeling study on the impact of climate change on the cultivation of rice and wheat. Field and green house studies conducted at Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack indicate that higher temperature is not likely to affect rice productivity during the rainy season. However, in a study at Tamil Nadu Agriculture University (TNAU), Coimbatore, it was observed that rice production during the dry season may be reduced due to development of sterility as a consequence of high temperature during flowering and grain filling stages of the rice crop. (c) & (d): The reports available from International Rice Research Institute, Phillippines, indicated that every degree increase in the ambient night temperature result in an increase in sterility by 10%. However, studies conducted at Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack indicated that the sterility of rice plants and consequential decrease in yield is |
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| SHRI M P VEERENDRA KUMAR | (a) whether the Government has undertaken any study to determine the impact of climate change on water resources and the flow character of the rivers; and
(b) if so, the details thereof? |
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES(SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV) (a) & (b) Realising the need for proper assessment of the effect of climate change on water resources and flow characteristics, necessary studies have been taken up by Central Water Commission, Brahmaputra Board and National Institute of Hydrology with active participation of reputed academic institutes. Studies are being coordinated by Central Water Commission. The objective of the studies is to examine the effect of climate change on water resources with a view to (a) assess the extent of likely changes in the water availability and the flow characteristics, (b) evaluate the effect of such changes on the performance of the water resources system, and (c) to identify appropriate measures to address the effect of climate change on water resources. |
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| SHRI SAMBASIVA RAYAPATIRAO | INC (GUNTUR ANDHRA PRADESH) | (a) whether the Ministry has conducted any study regarding impact of climatic change on the health;
(b) if so, the outcome of the study; and (c) the action taken by the Government in this regard? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) (a-b) With a view to assess the impacts of climate change, an Expert Committee on Impacts of Climate Change has been set up by the Government in the year 2007 under the Chairmanship of Dr. R. Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India. This committee is mandated to assess the impact of climate change and suggest measures to adapt to climate change.This Committee has prepared status papers on six areas namely water resources, agriculture, natural ecosystem, health, coastal zone management and climate change scenarios. (c, d & e) Prior to the establishment of the above committee,information on various aspects of climate change was developed through a broad based participatory approach involving 131 research teams drawn from research and development Institutions, Universities, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Industry Associations |
| SHRI SAMBASIVA RAYAPATIRAO | INC (GUNTUR ANDHRA PRADESH) | (a) the year in which the first study has been undertaken by an Expert Committee to know the impact on climate change;
(b) the terms of reference of the Committee which undertook the first study and its findings; (c) whether any action has been taken by the Government on the basis of the findings of the said Committee; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the names of research organizations which extended assistance to this Committee in the first study? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI NAMO (a) For the preparation of India’s Initial National Communication to United |
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SHRI SHISHUPAL NATTHU PATLE MOHAMMAD TAHIR KHAN KAILASH NATH SINGH YADAV |
(a) whether the Government proposes to enact an legislation in order to bring down the level of carbon emission to reduce the impact of climate change in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and if not, the steps being taken by the Government in the regard; and (c) the details of the benefits that are likely to accrue as a result thereof? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) (a) to (c) India is a party to the Kyoto Protocol of the United National Framework Convention on climate change which lays down specific obligation of the parties and the measures to taken by them to reduce greenhouse gas emission. As per the Protocol, only Annex I Parties, i.e., industrialized Country Parties are obliged to take quantified emission limitation reduction targets. Developing Countries including India have no such emission reduction targets. However, Government has been following a path of sustainable development through a range of policies and programmes including promotion of environment friendly technologies to protect the environment while Some of the steps taken by the Government include,inter alia,setting up of the Bureau of Further,Government of India has released the National Action Plan on climate change |
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| SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY | Indian National Congress Ongole (Andhra Pradesh ) |
(a) whether the Government proposes to provide computer simulation models which can help farmers to adopt attractive cropping strategies in tune with the likely changes in temperature and precipitation; and
(b) if so, the details thereof? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA) (a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The simulation models have been developed and validated for few locations in the country to estimate the crops yields based on certain input parameters, viz., weather, crops, irrigation and soils. The success of these models would depend upon the availability of location specific input parameters on crops and soil etc. |
| SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR | Bharatiya Janata Party Chandrapur (Maharashtra ) |
(a) whether any study has been conducted by the Government to assess the impact of Climate Change;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address the problem of climate change? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI NAMO (a) & (b) As a part of the Initial National Communication of India to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); the vulnerability assessment and adaptation studies of climate change have been made in various areas such as water Further, the Expert Committee on Impact of Climate Change set up by the Ministry of Environment & Forests in June 2007 assessed the impact of climate change on six areas, namely water resources, agriculture, Natural Eco-system, Health, Coastal Zone (c) The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was released by the Prime Minister on 30th June 2008.The National Action plan outlines eight Missions in specific areas of Solar, Enhanced Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Habitat, Water, Sustaining the Himalayan Eco-system, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture and Strategic knowledge for Climate Change. Besides, a range of policies and programmes have been initiated to address the problem of climate change in the context of sustainable development, such as: # ensuring energy conservation and improved energy efficiency in various sectors as well as setting up of Bureau of Energy Efficiency |
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SHRI SURAVARAM SUDHAKAR REDDY C.K. CHANDRAPPAN |
(a) whether India has launched a National Action Plan on Climate Change; and
(b) if so, the salient features thereof? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) (a) Yes Sir, India released the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) on 30th June 2008 to outline its strategy to meet the challenge of Climate Change. (b) India’s National Action Plan outlines a national strategy that aims to enable the country adapt to climate change and enhances the ecological sustainability of India’s development path. It stresses that maintaining a high growth rate is essential for increasing living standards of the vast majority of people of India and reducing their vulnerability of the impacts of climate change. Eight National Missions, form the core of the National Action Plan, representing multi-pronged, long term and integrate strategies for achieving key goals in the context of climate change. These Missions are National Solar Mission, National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency, National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, National Water Mission, National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Eco-system, National Mission for a Green India, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture and National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change. The National Missions are to be institutionalized by the respective Ministries and will be organized through inter-sectoral groups |
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SHRI MADHU GOUD YASKHI EKNATH MAHADEO GAIKWAD |
Indian National Congress Nizamabad (Andhra Pradesh, Indian National Congress Mumbai-South-Central (Maharashtra) |
(a) whether the attention of Government has been drawn to the report released recently by the “International Civil Society Coalition on Climate Change” in India; (b) if so, the details of the findings thereof; (c) the response of the Government thereto; (d) the manner in which it is different from the findings of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change; and (e) the steps taken/ being taken by the Government in this regard? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 521 BY SHRI (a) to (d) Government is aware of a Report published by a London-based Coalition of 41 Non-governmental/ Civil Society organizations under the caption “Civil Society Report on |
| SHRI IQBAL AHMED SARADGI | (a) whether the Government is aware about the study conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development on the effects of global warming and climate change along the Indian coastline;
(b) if so, the details of the study report thereof; and (c) the concrete steps and measures the Government proposes to take to meet the challenge of climate change and global warming? |
MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL) (a)&( b) Yes, Sir. A study has been conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development on the effect of Global Warming and Climate Change along the coastline for different countries which also mentions two Indian cities namely Kolkata and Mumbai. The study indicates that these coastal cities will be exposed to coastal flooding caused by storm surge and damage from high winds. However, such impact studies are open to several uncertainties, due to (c) Recently, the Government has set up a Prime Minister’s Council on Climate |
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| SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH | BJP (JHALWAR – BARAN, RAJASTHAN) | (a) whether the Government has identified the cities/towns in various States which are vulnerable to climate change;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken to counter the adverse impact of climate change in those cities and towns? |
MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL) (a) & (b) No, Sir. However, climate parameters over the entire country are being constantly monitored by the India Meteorological Department. The National Communication on Climate Change prepared by the Government addresses vulnerability of various |
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SHIV SENA (AMRAVAT, MAHARASHTRA) | (a) Whether the union government has any proposal to train and appoint climate managers to create awareness on environmental issues at the village level;
(b) If so, the details thereof: (c) whether there is any proposal to provide financial assistance to Gram Sabhas and village Panchayats for training and capacity- building to cope with natural calamities; (d) If so, the details thereof: and (e) the time by which the said proposal is likely to be implemented? |
Scientific Advisor to the Cabinet. The Ministry of Earth Sciences has proposed to create a high-priority program to address the Science issues of Global and Regional Climate Change with a well equipped state-of-the-art Center of excellence at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune for interdisciplinary research & training in the area of science of climate change. STATEMENT REFERRD TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 428 (a) to (e) BY SHRI ANANDRAO V. ADSUL & SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO REGARDING “AWARENESS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE” (a) to (e) There is no specific proposal under consideration of the Government to appoint climate managers to create awareness on environmental issues at the village level. However, the Government undertakes several measures to create awareness about envi ronmental is sues which include, inter alia, the following :- (i) National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) is being implemented v/ith the |
| SMT SUMITRA MAHAJAN | BJP (INDORE – MADHYA PRADESH) | (a) whether the pilgrimages such as Gangotri, Yamunotri and Badrinath Dhams are facing threat due to climate change and environmental pollution;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps being taken by the Government to check it? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) (a) & (b) Although Geological Survey of India (GSI) has reported recession in the Gangotri glacier at a rate of 18.80 m/year during 1935-1996 period,there are no specific studies undertaken to establish a correlation between the climate change and environmental pollution and the glacial changes in the region around the pilgrimages of Gangotri,Yamunotri and Badrinath Dhams. (c) A sustainable development path is being followed through a range of policies and programmes to mitigate climate change and reduce carbon emissions. Some of the steps taken by the Government include interalia-setting up of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and encouraging energy conservation and introduction of energy efficiency labeling, promoting use of renewable energy, carrying out power sector reforms and active renewable energy The National Environment Policy 2006 of Ministry of Environment & Forests interalia addresses the issue of global warming. The Government has also set up an “Expert Committee on Impacts of Climate Change” in May 2007 to study the impacts of anthropogenic climate change on India and to identify the measures that may be needed to address vulnerability to anthropogenic climate change impacts. A high level coordination committee chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister |
| DR. K DHANARAJU | (a) whether climate change is a serious problem affecting the country;
(b) if so, whether any research has been undertaken so far to tackle this problem; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and (e) the steps taken /proposed to be taken by the Government to tackle this problem? |
MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES(SHRI KAPIL SIBAL) (a) Yes, Sir, unless addressed promptly. (b) Yes, Sir. (c) Mean annual surface air temperatures show a significant warming of about 0.5 C/100 year during the last century and recent data indicates a substantial acceleration of this warming after the 1990’s and is comparable to the global warming trend. Although, the monsoon rainfall at all India level does not show any trend but on regional scale areas of increasing trend in monsoon rainfall are found. Ongoing modernization of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there will be a quantum jump in the coverage of climate observations over the Indian region which will make impact assessments feasible and make possible better detection of climate shifts in future. The Ministry of Earth Sciences has proposed to create a highpriority Program to address the Science issues of Global and Regional Climate Change with a well equipped state-ofthe- art Center of Excellence at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune for inter-disciplinary research & training in the area of science of climate change. (d) Does not arise. (e) Although, India does not have any Green House Gas (GHG) abatement commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, a range of policies and programs on energy efficiency, conservation and cleaner technologies are being undertaken to help mitigate climate change. |
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| SHRI NAVEEN JINDAL | INC (KURUKSHETRA, HARYANA) | (a) whether Government has taken the cognizance of the recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC);
(b) If so, the details of its findings; (c) whether the Government has made any study of the Report for its implementations in the country; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the remedial measures taken or proposed to be taken to contain the consequences of the expected climatic changes in the country? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) (a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. Statement referred to in the answer to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1791, to be answered on 12.03.08 by Shri Chandrakant Khaire and Shri Naveen Jindal. (a) to (e) The Government is aware of the reports of Inter Governmental Panel The report provides global and regional level impacts – both observed and The report further provides global level assessment of new literature on A range of under mentioned policies, programmes and initiatives address the A coordination committee chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister called “Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change to coordinate national action for assessment,adaptation and mitigation of climate change” was constituted on 6th |
| DR. RAMAN SENTHIL | (a) Whether the Government has to report periodically to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCC) the information related to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and also about the steps taken to address the issues of climate change; and
(b) If so, the details thereof alongwith the details of the latest communication to the UNFCC? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) (a) The Government of India reports information relating to greenhouse gas (b) Towards fulfillment of its reporting obligations, India submitted its First (i) India`s emissions of greenhouse gases of anthropogenic origin at 1994 level which were 1228 MT of carbon dioxide equivalent; (ii) Vulnerability assessment of key sectors such as agriculture, forestry, (iii)Programmes related to sustainable development; research and systematic (iv) Constraints and gaps, and related financial, technical and capacity needs |
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SHRI SURAVARAM SUDHAKAR REDDY C.K. CHANDRAPPAN |
(a) whether the Conference of parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Bali recently;
(b) if so, the details of the discussions held and the outcome thereof; and (c) the likely impact of the decisions of the conference on India? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) (a)to(c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 28 BY SHRI SURAVARAM SUDHAKAR REDDY & SHRI C.K. CHANRAPPAN DUE FOR REPLY ON 27.2.2008, REGARDING “BALI (a)to(c) The thirteenth Conference of Parties (COP-13) to the United Nations The Conference of Parties serving as Meeting of Parties at Bali also took crucial decisions in respect of the Kyoto Protocol, the Adhoc Working Group on further commitments of developed countries (beyond 2012) finally established a deadline of 2009 for the completion of its work and forwarding to COP-15 for a decision, its recommendations on quantified emissions limitation and reduction commitments of Annex I Parties (developed countries). Several other significant decisions were also reached at Bali.These include |
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SHRI SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL ANANDRAO VITHOBA ADSUL S. AJAYA KUMAR RAVI PRAKASH VERMA |
(a) whether the Government is considering to formulate National Plan of Action on Climate Change and to set up a Capital Venture Fund to promote green technologies for a cleaner environment as reported in The Hindu dated February 08, 2008;
(b) if so, the details of the facts of the matter reported therein; (c) whether the Government had decided to link all academic institutions that work on climate change on a National Knowledge Net and also identify key knowledge institutions that become centers of excellence in climate change related research; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether the Government is also considering to bring private sector on board to adhere to the use of clean technology; and (f) if so, the details thereof? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) (a)to(f) In the first meeting of the Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change |
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| SHRI RUPCHAND MURMU | (a) whether the Government has proposed to the Planning Commission to incorporate clean development strategies into the sectional plans in the proposals for the Eleventh Plan and make climate change an intrinsic part of the Eleventh Plan strategy;
(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any meeting of the Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change was held recently; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether any major programme has been taken/proposed to be taken for afforestation programme in view of climate change |
MINSTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY FOR PLANNING (SHRI M. V. RAJASEKHARAN) (a) & (b): In the first meeting of the Prime Minister’s Council on Climate (c) & (d): Yes Sir. As stated above, the first meeting of the PM’s Council on (e) & (f): In the first meeting of the said Council, it was decided that a major |
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| SHRI MOHAN RAWALE | (a) the adverse effect of Climate Change on the people residing in the forests;
(b) whether the Government proposes to bring any device for reducing the effect of climate change; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government proposes to formulate any long term scheme for the rehabilitation of the people dependent on the forests; and (e) if so, the details thereof? |
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) (a) to (e) Preliminary assessment of impacts of projected climate change on |
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| SHRI FRANCIS FANTHOME | (a) whether the Government has assessed the impact of climate change on wetland areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard |
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)
(a) to (c): Climate Change Impact Assessment Studies specifically on wetland areas have not been carried out. However, due to global warming glaciers are receding and because of which there is change in water level of high altitude wetlands which ultimately effects down stream areas. Though glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) |
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| SHRI IQBAL AHMED SARADGI | (a) whether the one-day debate on climate change, with more than 150 nations participating to prepare the ground for launching negotiations on an agreement to succeed the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, the international accord that limits the emissions of greenhouse gases, was held in the month of October, 2007;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the main decisions taken in the meeting; (c) whether the Government has taken any steps to contain the adverse effects of climate change on India; and (d) if so, the help and assistance being sought from UN in meeting the climate change effects? |
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA) During the deliberations, the World Leaders accepted that climate change is happening largely by human activity and additional resources, including (c) & (d): India is engaged in the International Climate Change Regime, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Kyoto Protocol, as also various partnerships with other countries under the While India does not have any Green House Gases (GHG) abatement commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, nevertheless a range of policies and These include: Further, a Council on Climate Change, chaired by Prime Minister, has been set i. Evolve a coordinated response to issues relating to climate change at the |
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