Initiatives Flashcards
What is the National Bio-Energy Mission?
A mission aimed to boost power generation from biomass, a renewable energy source abundantly available in India.
What is the potential power generation from biomass in India?
Biomass from agro and agro-industrial residue can potentially generate 25,000 MW of power in India.
What is the International Centre for Mountain Development (ICMOD)?
A regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre serving the 8 regional member countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya.
Which countries are members of ICMOD?
Members include Afghanistan, China, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.
Where is ICMOD headquartered?
ICMOD is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.
What is the AIPA?
A 17-member inter-ministerial committee for the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
What is the purpose of the National Biomass Resource Atlas?
To propose a GIS-based mapping of potential biomass regions in the country.
What do NDCs refer to in the context of the Paris Agreement?
Reporting of Nationally Determined Contributions to the UNFCCC.
What challenges do globalisation and climate change pose?
They have an increasing influence on the stability of fragile mountain ecosystems and the livelihoods of mountain people.
What is the aim of the coordinated response on climate change matters?
To assist mountain people in understanding and adapting to changes due to climate change.
What is the role of the National Authority under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement?
To regulate carbon markets in India.
