Volume : 10, Issue : 12, DEC 2024

INDIA IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH: A RISING ECONOMIC POWER

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION: POLICY APPROACHES IN GLOBAL SOUTH COUNTRIES

DR. IQBAL SINGH

Abstract

The Global South faces unique challenges in addressing climate change while striving for sustainable development. This paper examines the intersection of sustainable development goals (SDGs) and climate change mitigation strategies in Global South countries, exploring policy approaches that balance economic growth, environmental protection and social equity. Developing nations are disproportionately vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events, food insecurity and environmental degradation. Yet, their capacity to mitigate and adapt to these impacts is often constrained by limited financial resources, technological access and institutional frameworks. Through an analysis of national policies, international agreements and case studies, this paper highlights how countries in the Global South are incorporating renewable energy, reforestation and climate-smart agriculture into their development agendas. It also identifies the barriers to effective implementation, including governance challenges, financing gaps and socio-political dynamics. The study underscores the need for global cooperation, capacity building and climate finance to support these nations in their pursuit of low-carbon, sustainable futures. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on equity in global climate action and the urgent need for tailored, context-specific policies in the Global South.

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