India formally joined the Paris Agreement on climate change by submitting its instrument of ratification to the United Nations in New York on Sunday , the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The country , however, ratified the deal with certain conditions keeping its national priorities in mind.
It clearly referred to India's commitment towards its development agenda which aims to eradicate poverty and take care of the basic needs of all its citizens.
Though the country has not used the word `condition', it made amply clear in its `declaration' that India would be able to take climate actions provided it got financial and technological support to move towards a low carbon growth path.
While India's declaration opens a window for the country to review its promises if other countries do not adhere to their promises on finance and technology transfer, China's points mainly deal with territorial implications in the case of Hong Kong and some other areas.
By putting Gandhi's seal on the climate deal, India will now urge the global community to adopt `Gandhian way of life' (shun extravagant lifestyles) to reduce their carbon footprints and protect the earth from adverse impact of climate change.
India, accounting for 4.1% of total global emissions, became the 62nd country to ratify the Paris Agreement. With India on board, the total emission share of these countries reached 51.89% just 3.11% less than the emission threshold to bring the agreement into force. Once EU, accounting for 12.1% of global emissions, joins it on Tuesday , the deal will enter into force after 30 days (early November).
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