Climate Change Mitigation Strategies in India: A Critical Examination

Strategic Insights -

Research from the Indian School of Mines has revealed that embracing circular economy (CE) strategies is crucial for India's climate change mitigation efforts. India, a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, needs to adopt sustainable practices to meet its Paris Agreement targets. The study explored how CE strategies can support India's climate change mitigation efforts and the influence of global corporate strategies in shaping the country's approach to sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study identified four key strategies for mitigating climate change in India:

* Shifting away from technical outputs toward biological ones through the use of biologically-based materials and processes (SOC3)

* Altering production methods to produce less trash (SOC2)

* Conserving resources (RIR4)

* Replacing non-renewable resources with renewable ones (RIR3)

  • These strategies have been identified as essential for helping India achieve net-zero emissions and meet its ambitious target by 2070.
  • The study used the Best Worst Method (BWM) and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) techniques to analyze the interdependencies among these strategies.
  • The research emphasized the need for policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to integrate CE strategies into organizational and governmental frameworks for long-term sustainability and economic resilience.

Statistics:

  • India aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.
  • The study identified biologically-based materials and processes (SOC3) as a crucial approach for reducing technical outputs and promoting sustainability.
  • Conserving resources (RIR4) is critical for minimizing waste and promoting environmental stewardship.

Sources:

  • "assessment of Circular Economy Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation"a Forecast On India's Path To a Net Zero Future. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2025;220.
  • NewsRx. Recent Findings from Indian School of Mines Provides New Insights into Climate Change ("climate change mitigation strategies in India"). Global Warming Focus. November 3, 2025; p 565.