India’s greenhouse gas emissions have grown along with its rapid economic growth, making it the world’s third-largest emitter after China and the United States. Under the Paris Agreement, India has committed to reduce its emissions intensity relative to its GDP by 33-35% by 2030, compared with its 2005 level. In this study, we assess the evolving political will to enhance India’s stated commitment to combat climate change.

Research Associate
AlJawhara is a research associate in the Policy and Decision Science program, with a focus on international affairs and public…
AlJawhara is a research associate in the Policy and Decision Science program, with a focus on international affairs and public policy. She coordinated the Think 20 (T20) task force on COVID-19 in 2020. This was a multidisciplinary effort which produced policy solutions to a wide range of challenges presented by the pandemic. Prior to joining KAPSARC, she was an intern at KPMG’s Deal Advisory unit. Aljawhara holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Alfaisal University and also holds the Public Leadership Credential from Harvard Kennedy School.
Expertise
- International Affairs and Public Policy
Publications See all AlJawhara Al Quayid’s publications
Ensuring An Equitable Pandemic Response: Lessons Learned from Covid-19
India’s greenhouse gas emissions have grown along with its rapid economic growth, making it the…
12th October 2020
The Relentless Politics of Climate Change: The Paris Agreement
India’s greenhouse gas emissions have grown along with its rapid economic growth, making it the…
19th March 2020