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भारत में वैकल्पिक जैव ईंधन का व्यावसायिक: नीतियां ज़मीनी स्तर पर लागू हो
Sep 11, 2024

भारत में वैकल्पिक जैव ईंधन का व्यावसायिक: नीतियां ज़मीनी स्तर पर लागू हो

अगर भारत द्वारा अमेरिका में टिकाऊ ईंधन से संबंधित विभिन्

Fossil fuel consumption: Perspectives of the Global South and the North
Aug 28, 2024

Fossil fuel consumption: Perspectives of the Global South and the North

The Global South prioritises energy for growth, while the Global North sustains high usage, highlighting global disparities.

The long road to a green golden era
Aug 28, 2024

The long road to a green golden era

WDR 2024 questions India’s 2047 "Golden Era" ambition, pointing to the middle-income trap as a major obstacle.

The 1.5oC goal: Equity gaps in global “Stocktakes”
Jul 19, 2024

The 1.5oC goal: Equity gaps in global “Stocktakes”

With the 1.5°C goal deadline fast approaching, creating an enforcement and accountability framework to reduce emissions and limit the increase in glo

नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा: देशाच्या उर्जा वापराचे नूतनीकरण करू शकते का?
Jun 26, 2024

नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा: देशाच्या उर्जा वापराचे नूतनीकरण करू शकते का?

अक्षय उर्जेने २०२२-२३ या कालावधीत देशाच्या उर्जा क्षेत्�

Renewables: Can they renew Indian power utilities?
Jun 13, 2024

Renewables: Can they renew Indian power utilities?

Renewable energy played a significant role in India's power sector in 2022-23, but economic and market challenges hinder its full potential

New urban climate policy: Making our cities “Tall, Green and Walkable
Jun 06, 2024

New urban climate policy: Making our cities “Tall, Green and Walkable

Over the next two decades, as most Indian cities will urbanise, we have a window of opportunity of making the cities “Tall, Green and Walkable”.

The carbon emission hierarchy: Worthy and unworthy emissions
Mar 02, 2024

The carbon emission hierarchy: Worthy and unworthy emissions

If carbon emissions from research activities are excused, some inconvenient issues may arise

Carbon trading in India: Local actions for the global commons
Jan 10, 2024

Carbon trading in India: Local actions for the global commons

Indian enterprises stand at the threshold of a lucrative venture, tapping into the thriving global carbon trading markets. These entities also play a

Summer power demand surge: Challenges for India’s energy transition
Dec 27, 2023

Summer power demand surge: Challenges for India’s energy transition

An increase in temperature not only increases electricity demand but also increases carbon emissions, posing a challenge to India’s energy transitio

दुबई सीओपी २८ – नको बोलाची कढी, हवा वास्तववाद
Dec 11, 2023

दुबई सीओपी २८ – नको बोलाची कढी, हवा वास्तववाद

सामायिक मात्र भिन्न जबाबदाऱ्यां’ची क्योटो तत्त्वे अंमल

Empowering the Global South: A call to action for COP28
Nov 30, 2023

Empowering the Global South: A call to action for COP28

COP28 must serve as a unifying forum with a targeted Global South focus agenda and should not continue to be hampered by the burdens of the past

Realism, not rhetoric, should prevail at Dubai COP28
Nov 30, 2023

Realism, not rhetoric, should prevail at Dubai COP28

If the Kyoto Principles of “common but differentiated responsibility” are to be implemented, COP28 in Dubai must support the right of economies to

भारताच्या ऊर्जा वापराचे मोजमाप: संख्यात्मक तफावत
Nov 16, 2023

भारताच्या ऊर्जा वापराचे मोजमाप: संख्यात्मक तफावत

भारतात वर्षभरात होणाऱ्या कार्बन उत्सर्जनाचा जो अंदाज व�

Nuclear fusion and the future of clean energy
Sep 29, 2023

Nuclear fusion and the future of clean energy

The NIF experiment has opened up a new avenue for achieving nuclear fusion. India should invest in it since it can help India achieve its net-zero car

India’s moonshot: Powering development with green energy
Aug 14, 2023

India’s moonshot: Powering development with green energy

With a conducive domestic environment and international support, India has the potential to be the leading example of green development by its 100th y

A bright red line between social and private costs and benefits
Aug 07, 2023

A bright red line between social and private costs and benefits

In India, the line separating social cost and benefit from private benefit and cost is blurred, leading to less than ideal outcomes for both citizens

भारत की ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन नीति: की अनिश्चित शुरुआत
Jul 30, 2023

भारत की ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन नीति: की अनिश्चित शुरुआत

शून्य उत्सर्जन (नेट ज़ीरो एमिशन) हासिल करने की अपनी प्रति�

A carbon price can rationalise mitigation outlays across technologies
Jul 13, 2023

A carbon price can rationalise mitigation outlays across technologies

India’s decarbonisation plans rest on its ability to generate green energy. Until then, the energy transition path till 2070 will remain at best, a

Importance of quantum computing for reducing carbon emissions
Jun 14, 2023

Importance of quantum computing for reducing carbon emissions

The adoption of quantum computing technology could prove to be revolutionary for India to reduce its carbon footprint

Air-conditioner use in India: The cause of or the solution to a warmer world?
Jun 08, 2023

Air-conditioner use in India: The cause of or the solution to a warmer world?

Will the increase in energy consumption of the poor masses for cooling and other energy services help them adapt to a warmer world or contribute to a

Coal-based power generation capacity additions: Giving way to renewables
May 24, 2023

Coal-based power generation capacity additions: Giving way to renewables

By 2030, RE is expected to have the largest share in power generation capacity

Decarbonising road transport in India: More wheels needed
Apr 12, 2023

Decarbonising road transport in India: More wheels needed

A policy of carrot and sticks would need to be adopted with affluent and low-income families to decarbonise transport in India

Renewable energy in India: The demand for land
Mar 16, 2023

Renewable energy in India: The demand for land

The rush to install RE capacity could come at the expense of forest cover thus increasing India’s annual carbon emissions

ब्लू कार्बन: भारत के लिए अपनी क़ाबिलियत दिखाने का माक़ूल समय
Jan 05, 2023

ब्लू कार्बन: भारत के लिए अपनी क़ाबिलियत दिखाने का माक़ूल समय

अगर भारत जलवायु के मोर्चे पर विश्व नेता के तौर पर उभरना चा

निर्मित संरचनाओं से कार्बन निकालना
Dec 30, 2022

निर्मित संरचनाओं से कार्बन निकालना

भवनों में कार्बन उत्सर्जन को कम करने के लिए पर्याप्त नीत�

Blue Carbon: India’s time to create some waves
Dec 26, 2022

Blue Carbon: India’s time to create some waves

India must adopt blue-carbon solutions if it intends to emerge as a global climate leader

Plucking carbon out of built structures
Dec 22, 2022

Plucking carbon out of built structures

Adequate policy changes need to be adopted to reduce carbon emissions in buildings

Can India steer the justice agenda at COP27?
Nov 12, 2022

Can India steer the justice agenda at COP27?

The COP27 can serve as a platform for India to rally for climate justice and further its climate agenda during its upcoming G20 presidency

The case for R&D in climate tech innovation
Nov 07, 2022

The case for R&D in climate tech innovation

A combined push from government, investors, corporations, and entrepreneurs will provide opportunity for R&D climate tech start-ups to scale up th

Green accounting: Valuing our common future
Sep 29, 2022

Green accounting: Valuing our common future

Incorporating environmental economic accounting can go a long way in achieving net-zero emission targets.

Power Sector: Stumbling block in India’s net-zero journey
Sep 26, 2022

Power Sector: Stumbling block in India’s net-zero journey

For India to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, coal power must be phased out entirely, and renewable capacity needs to grow.

COP27: The West must limit the use of all fossil fuels
Sep 20, 2022

COP27: The West must limit the use of all fossil fuels

The global energy crisis provides a great opportunity for the developed world to reassess its fossil fuel dependence.

Technocratic Solutions to Climate Change
May 17, 2022

Technocratic Solutions to Climate Change

Technology - a boon or a bane for the environment and climate?

Climate narratives: Reading between the lines
Apr 29, 2022

Climate narratives: Reading between the lines

Developing countries are lagging behind in implementing decarbonisation policies as appropriate climate finance and green technology aren’t being ex

Budget 2022: Enabling finance for green growth and innovation
Jan 28, 2022

Budget 2022: Enabling finance for green growth and innovation

Budget 2022 could be a turning point for India in achieving its climate ambitions if adequate steps are taken to improve investments and innovation in

Natural gas and nuclear power in the EU: If you can’t beat them, green them
Jan 20, 2022

Natural gas and nuclear power in the EU: If you can’t beat them, green them

The European Union’s proposal for a new green taxonomy holds valuable lessons for India.

India’s dash for gas: Marathon rather than a sprint 
Dec 16, 2021

India’s dash for gas: Marathon rather than a sprint 

A gas-based future looked promising for India, but the country has failed to live up to expectations.

Electric mobility for jobs, growth and sustainability
Nov 29, 2021

Electric mobility for jobs, growth and sustainability

E-mobility is not a magic pill that can cure all emissions ills, careful planning at the state level is required to ensure its success

The Belt and Road Initiative: A true win-win situation or a double win for China?
Nov 24, 2021

The Belt and Road Initiative: A true win-win situation or a double win for China?

BRI has so far only contributed to the rise of GHGs and not to the GDP of the host countries. Is China accruing economic benefits while exporting carb

Power crisis: How China can turn the challenge into an opportunity
Nov 01, 2021

Power crisis: How China can turn the challenge into an opportunity

Will China fall short on its green targets as extensive measures are being adopted to avert the power crisis that it is undergoing?

Are Indian CO2 emissions development-oriented?
Oct 22, 2021

Are Indian CO2 emissions development-oriented?

As the third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide, India needs to chart a development plan rooted in green initiatives to achieve the 1.5 ℃ climate tar