Impact of Climate Change and Policy Initiatives

By : Dinesh Singh, Mitter Sain

Page No: 67-87

Abstract
This is an abridged updated edition of the article of 7th November 2014, which was delivered by Mr. Dinesh Singh in the Asia Environment and Economic Forum organised by Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) at Tokyo during 10th to 12th December 2014. The article attempts to explain the Impact of Climate Change and Policy Initiatives in an objective and simple manner. Part I gives an Overview, including the meanings of the terms related to the subject. Part II enunciates salient details of the Major International Initiatives. Of the continuum: UNFCC Convention  Kyoto Protocol Bali Road Map  Cancun Agreements Durban Outcomes Doha Climate Gateway  Warsaw Outcomes  Lima Call for Climate Action, it focuses on the critical and important milestones of: UNFCCC; Kyoto Protocol; Doha Climate Gateway; Warsaw Outcomes; and Lima Call for Climate Action. Part III sums up the Crux, makes a brief Analysis and offers a few Suggestions.

Authors :
Dinesh Singh : B.Sc., M.A., LL.B., Indian Administrative Service, Additional Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Mitter Sain : B.Sc., M.Sc., M.P.A., Indian Statistical Service, Director, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India.