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Generally, it was felt that there is a need for greater political will and 1.0
also incentives to spur private investments for LCDSs. It was also felt
that the role of a skilled workforce was important for LCDSs apart from
a stronger role of sub-national governments. Regional partnerships
and international cooperation have always been recognized as an
instrument to promote sustainable, economic, and social development.
The poll embarked upon this aspect as well and it was found that 79
per cent of the respondents perceived international cooperation to be
important for a country’s low carbon development strategy.
1.2 Development in China and India
The sustainability of development patterns followed by India and
China has significant socioeconomic and environmental implications
for the two countries (CAEP-TERI 2011). Though China’s per capita
income levels, energy consumption, and progress on socioeconomic
indicators are higher than India (Figure 1.2), the two countries show
similarity in trends of rising energy consumption and greenhouse gas
emissions coupled with a decline in energy intensity figures. Both these
countries are also witnessing structural shifts in their economies with
an increasing share of gross domestic product (GDP) coming from
the services and manufacturing sectors. However, due to variations
in resource availability and governance structures, there may be
differences in the energy and environment-related policies and options
in these two countries.
Figure 1.2 Key Socioeconomic Indicators: China and India 7
Source: Based on UNDP (2011)
Chapter 1 Dimensions of Low Carbon Development in China and India
also incentives to spur private investments for LCDSs. It was also felt
that the role of a skilled workforce was important for LCDSs apart from
a stronger role of sub-national governments. Regional partnerships
and international cooperation have always been recognized as an
instrument to promote sustainable, economic, and social development.
The poll embarked upon this aspect as well and it was found that 79
per cent of the respondents perceived international cooperation to be
important for a country’s low carbon development strategy.
1.2 Development in China and India
The sustainability of development patterns followed by India and
China has significant socioeconomic and environmental implications
for the two countries (CAEP-TERI 2011). Though China’s per capita
income levels, energy consumption, and progress on socioeconomic
indicators are higher than India (Figure 1.2), the two countries show
similarity in trends of rising energy consumption and greenhouse gas
emissions coupled with a decline in energy intensity figures. Both these
countries are also witnessing structural shifts in their economies with
an increasing share of gross domestic product (GDP) coming from
the services and manufacturing sectors. However, due to variations
in resource availability and governance structures, there may be
differences in the energy and environment-related policies and options
in these two countries.
Figure 1.2 Key Socioeconomic Indicators: China and India 7
Source: Based on UNDP (2011)
Chapter 1 Dimensions of Low Carbon Development in China and India
