This year marks the starting line for India’s energy transition plan, in line with its Net Zero ambitions. The country has made a range of ambitious announcements starting from renewable energy addition to assertive stand on global climate platforms. Challenges..Continue
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Future of Coal & Just Transition – Greening the Steel
A major part of India’s energy transition would come from the power sector but for the broader goal of decarbonization, energy-intensive industries need to plan a green future. The steel industry which forms the backbone of the country’s infrastructure growth..Continue
Coal and Just Transition in Jharkhand
India has set a net zero target by 2070. If this target is to be achieved, India will have to reduce its reliance on coal. However, decreasing coal production and use is complex as it will impact millions of workers,..Continue
Future of Coal & Just Transition in India
India’s energy transition stands at the crossroads of meeting the nation’s rising energy demand and pressure at the global front to reduce emissions. Having now committed to a low carbon development plan and a net zero target year, all eyes..Continue
COP27: Conversation to Concrete Action?
The upcoming COP27 is expected to set the tone for developing economies to strengthen their climate-focused demands from the developed world. Adaptation solutions, loss and damage funds, and enhanced climate financing are likely to be the focus areas. Though the..Continue
Climate Readiness: State of Play in Indian States
For any meaningful climate action in India, the 28 Indian states and 8 union territories will have to play a crucial role. They have to maintain nodes of implementation of climate plans. But are the states ready to embrace the..Continue
Energy Storage: The Catalyst to India’s Energy Transition
If India wants to achieve its net zero goal by 2070, energy storage technologies will have to play a crucial role. From battery to pump storage, several different technologies are now commercially available in 5 countries and several others are..Continue
Is India walking the talk on its Climate Promises?
As COP27 inches closer, the promises and commitments made during the last global climate conference are under scrutiny. India which was the biggest surprise, thanks to its Net Zero target year announcement has been under the scanner for laying out..Continue
Communicating Climate: Demystifying vs Greenwashing
Talking about climate change, especially in the developing world, is no longer a topic of so-called academic interest. There are now multitudes of issues involved, countless lobbies on both sides of the debate and largely uninformed public. Climate communication in..Continue
Plastic Ban, Green Waste & Recycling 500 GW Renewable Energy
India recently enforced a ban on single-use plastic items across the country. This move will have a ripple effect across several industries, including FMCG. Experts, however, view this as a bold step towards waste management in the country. Of this,..Continue