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Glossary Terms
| Term (EN) | Definition | Exam Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| UNFCCC | UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992, 196 parties) | Foundation of all climate talks |
| COP | Conference of Parties — UNFCCC's annual decision-making body | COP26, 27, 28, 29 |
| Paris Agreement | COP21 (2015) — 1.5°C goal; NDCs; universal applicability | Most important climate treaty |
| NDC | Nationally Determined Contribution — each country's climate plan | India's NDC targets |
| Panchamrit | India's 5 COP26 climate commitments (PM Modi, Glasgow 2021) | Specific data needed |
| Net Zero | Balancing emissions produced with emissions removed; India target 2070 | India's long-term pledge |
| ISA | International Solar Alliance — India-France (2015); 120 members; Gurugram HQ | India's climate institution |
| Mission LiFE | Lifestyle for Environment — PM Modi (COP26 2021); behaviour change | Syllabus-specific |
| CDRI | Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (India-UK, COP26) | India's climate initiative |
| OSOWOG | One Sun One World One Grid — global solar interconnect vision | ISA's flagship concept |
| Global Stocktake | 5-yearly Paris Agreement review of collective progress (first: COP28) | COP28 key outcome |
| Loss and Damage | Fund for climate-vulnerable nations for unavoidable climate losses | COP27 created; COP28 operational |
| CBDR-RC | Common But Differentiated Responsibilities — equity principle (1992) | India's negotiating basis |
| Kyoto Protocol | 1997 binding targets — only for developed (Annex I) nations | Pre-Paris framework |
| NCQG | New Collective Quantified Goal — $300B/year (COP29, 2024) | Latest climate finance target |
| Carbon Budget | Remaining CO₂ emission allowance to stay within temperature target | IPCC AR6 data |
| Green Climate Fund | Multilateral climate fund for developing nation projects | India recipient + contributor |
| Just Transition | Moving to clean energy while protecting workers in fossil fuel industries | Coal worker equity |
| 1.5°C Goal | Paris Agreement's aspirational ceiling; requires net-zero CO₂ by ~2050 | Science basis |
| Fossil Fuel | Coal, oil, natural gas — main sources of climate-changing emissions | COP28 language |
| Sustainable Development | Development meeting present needs without compromising future (Brundtland 1987) | Foundational concept |
| Pro-Planet People | Mission LiFE's term for individuals making environmentally conscious choices | LiFE programme |