Sustainable Development and Environment

Circular economy and green growth

1. Overview of Circular Economy

  1. A circular economy is a system focused on eliminating waste, continual use of resources, and creating a closed-loop system for sustainability.
  2. It emphasizes the principles of reduce, reuse, recycle.
  3. Aims to decouple economic growth from the consumption of finite resources.
  4. Encourages designing products with longer lifespans and easy reparability.

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Government initiatives: National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

1. Overview

  1. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched by the Government of India in 2008 to address the challenges of climate change.
  2. It focuses on sustainable development and balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
  3. It includes eight national missions aimed at promoting understanding, adaptation, and mitigation of climate change impacts.

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Renewable energy: Solar, wind, bioenergy

1. Overview

  1. Renewable energy sources are derived from natural processes that are replenished constantly, such as solar, wind, and bioenergy.
  2. These energy sources are critical for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.
  3. India has set ambitious targets under its National Solar Mission and National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) to increase renewable energy capacity.

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Sustainable Development and Environment