PGDELP May Batch 2020-20221

End –term semester examination

PGDELP May (2020-2021)
Semester – II

Total Marks :- 50

Question 1:
Amazonia hosts the Earth’s largest tropical forests and has been shown to be an important
carbon sink over recent decade. This carbon sink seems to be in decline, however, as a result
of factors such as deforestation and climate change...We find that total carbon emissions are
greater in eastern Amazonia than in the western part, mostly as a result of spatial differences
in carbon-monoxide-derived fire emissions...
[Amazonia as a carbon source linked to deforestation and climate change, Nature Journal, Vol.
595, 14th July 2021]
Amazon rainforest have tuned from the carbon sink to the carbon source as per the above
study which was recently published in Nature Journal. Critically analyse the above
statement and state the drivers which led to this situation. According to you, what would
be the impact of such a drastic transition and suggest ways in which it can be controlled.
What is the role of amazon rainforest in combating climate change?

(15 marks, 1200-1500 words)

Question 2:
We need greatly enhanced action from businesses at every level of the supply chain, and
globally - not just in the more traditional consumer markets in the global north. Businesses
must act not only in removing deforestation and conversion from their individual supply chains,
but also by ensuring that their suppliers, and not just their supplies, are sustainable in all their
operations, as well as engaging in broad sectoral agreements and landscape approaches on
the ground and proactively collaborating with public and financial institutions.
[Deforestation and conversion-free supply chains: A guide for action, WWF and Boston
Consulting Group, July 2021]
Elaborate on the role of private sector and businesses in tackling climate change. In what
ways do you think, they need to enhance their commitment to contribute effectively.
(15 marks, 1200-1500 words)
Question 3:
Ecological systems are complex and interlinked, and not all that nature provides is of obvious
or direct benefit to humanity. The lives and livelihoods of millions of people in rural
communities around the world are frequently endangered by wild animals. These animals,
which include many of the most iconic species, inflict untold damage on crops, livestock and
property, and claim many tens of thousands of human lives annually. Tragically, the cost of
human-wildlife conflict is disproportionally borne by many of the most impoverished rural
communities on the planet; by those who can least afford it.
[A future for all: The need for human-wildlife coexistence, WWF Report, July 2021]
Comment on the above statement and suggest ways in which we can move from human
wildlife conflict to coexistence.
(10 marks, 1000-1200 words)

Question 4:
Explain the role of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards. Explain the
reporting requirement of ESGs in India.
(10 marks, 1000-1200 words)