Climate Change and Green Chemistry: The Scientific Foundation of a Developed India 2047

Abstract

India’s aspiration to achieve developed-nation status by 2047 the centenary of its independence `depends on the nation’s ability to combine economic expansion with ecological balance. Climate change, manifested through temperature rise, irregular monsoons, sea-level increase, and resource scarcity, presents a profound challenge to sustainable development. In parallel, conventional industrial practices relying on toxic chemicals and fossil-based processes have aggravated Environmental degradation. This paper explores how integrating green chemistry with climate science can create the scientific base for a resilient and developed India. It analyses India’s climate vulnerabilities, explains the principles of green chemistry, and illustrates how their intersection can support clean industrialisation. The paper further outlines sector-wise applications and policy recommendations. It concludes that a “green chemistry-driven, climate-resilient economy” provides a credible and scientific pathway toward a developed India by 2047.

Key Words: Climate Change, Green Chemistry, Sustainable Development, Circular Economy, Low-Carbon Industry, Renewable Energy, Environmental Policy, Industrial Decarbonisation, Climate Resilience, Developed India 2047