Changing the Climate in Indian Aviation*

A key element of Indian policy is the carbon footprint of aviation, as it provides the opportunity to understand the sources and magnitude of CO₂ emissions, identify areas for intervention, make comparisons, formulate emission reduction policies, and assess progress. India represents a growing aviation market with more than 100 airports that during fiscal year 2014/2015 handled 190 million passengers and 1.6 million aircraft movements. India is committed to addressing the challenge of climate change in the aviation industry and has implemented a number of initiatives to this end, which have been recognized by the international community. The methodology for the development of the carbon footprint follows the Tier 1 approach of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Information about funding opportunities for projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or the impact of climate change is essential. In 2015 India submitted the Action Plan on Reducing Carbon Emissions from Civil Aviation to International Civil Aviation Organisation.