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The Policy and Legal Framework for Climate Change in India

The Policy and Legal Framework for Climate Change in India. AECEN Regional Forum, Bali 26 November 2008 By Professor Dr. Bharat H. Desai Professor of International Law & Jawaharlal Nehru Chair in International Environmental Law School of International Studies

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The Policy and Legal Framework for Climate Change in India

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  1. The Policy and Legal Framework for Climate Change in India AECEN Regional Forum, Bali 26 November 2008 By Professor Dr. Bharat H. Desai Professor of International Law & Jawaharlal Nehru Chair in International Environmental Law School of International Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi E-mail: desai@mail.jnu.ac.in

  2. Policy Framework Policy Under the Five-Year Plans National Forest Policy, 1988 National Environment Policy, 2006 National Action Plan on Climate Change, 2008.

  3. Guiding Principles of National Action Plan on Climate Change

  4. Sectoral Regulatory Framework Air Quality Energy Conservation Power Sector Transport Iron & Steel Agriculture & Forestry Commercial Buildings

  5. Comparison of Sectoral GHG Regulations

  6. POSSIBLE areas of improvement • Gaps in the Overarching Policies • Gaps in the Legal & Regulatory Framework • Need for a Comprehensive GHG Law • Need for a Comprehensive GHG Regulatory Institution • Need for More Robust Sectoral Policies • Need for Indicative Targets & Time Frames • Need for Market-Based Schemes

  7. Gaps in the Regulatory Framework for GHG Emissions

  8. Enforcement and Implementation of Existing Legislation Supporting GHG Mitigation • Implementation of the Overarching Policies •  Enforcement and Implementation of Sectoral Regulations and Measures • Multi-sectoral • Power Sector • Energy Sector • Transport Sector • Iron and Steel Sector • Agriculture and Forestry Sector

  9. Important Judgments of Higher Courts Concerning Abatement of Air Pollution

  10. Recommendations Monitoring, Promoting Compliance with, and Evaluating the Enforcement of Environmental Law with Climate co-benefits Regulatory and Market-Based Mechanisms to Encourage Private Investment in Renewable and Clean Technologies Controlling Non-Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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