Environment & Climate Policy
A UNEP assessment released during COP30 in Belém highlighted India as a significant methane emission hotspot, drawing attention because India’s official summit statement made no reference to methane reduction.
Reasons for India’s Cautious Stand on Methane:
With over half of its workforce (54%) dependent on agriculture, methane-heavy sectors like paddy cultivation and livestock are economically sensitive.
Food security for a population of 1.4 billion limits India’s ability to commit to restrictive methane targets.
India’s current NDC does not include agriculture-related methane goals.
India had previously opted out of the Global Methane Pledge (2021) on developmental grounds.
APSC relevance: Useful for questions on climate negotiations, methane policy, and India’s developmental constraints in global climate commitments.
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