Environment and Natural Resources — Part 2: India, Movements, Resources and Indigenous Peoples: visual lesson, CBSE Class 12 Political Science

Lesson

India, Movements and Resources

Part 2 — India's stand, environmental movements, resource geopolitics and indigenous peoples.

In this lesson you will

Part 2 at a glance

Concept

India signed and ratified Kyoto in 2002; as a developing country it had no binding cut.

Table of India's position: ratified Kyoto in 2002 without a binding cut, low per capita emissions, historical responsibility of early industrial nations, and a request for finance and clean technology
Point	India's position
Kyoto	Signed and ratified in 2002; no binding cut as a developing country
Per capita	Emissions per person far below those of rich countries
History	Most accumulated gases came from early industrial nations
Ask	Finance and clean technology from richer partners

Concept

India argues on the basis of equity.

Per capita: an average Indian emits far less than a person in a rich country.
History: developed countries caused most accumulated emissions.
Development: millions still need energy, jobs and services.
Support: richer partners should provide finance and clean technology.