How is the latest report different from previous IPCC documents?
The world cannot remain oblivious of the impending environment disaster. The report suggests ways by which countries can stop the already worsening situation. It represents a major advance and its coverage extends to economic, technological and institutional aspects of mitigation measures. It assesses options related to the long term, covering this entire century, besides covering short and medium term horizons extending up to 2030. Stakeholders, including representatives from business and industry and members of civil society have contributed to the exercise. Q: The report gives eight years time to the world to act. Will you please explain? A: We have to take this assessment very seriously. There should be a drastic shift from fossil fuels like coal and oil. As ordinary citizens, we have to change our behaviour, lifestyles and consumption patterns. As a country, we have to choose our own pathway and develop and start using energy efficient technologies well within our means. More impo
