This paper dwells on certain key sectors where land use change can be expected or is required, namely- renewable energy expansion, agriculture and nature-based solutions. Through international and national case examples of inclusive and fair...
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The trucking industry plays a fundamental role in India’s economy, forming the backbone of logistics and goods transportation across the nation. Over 70 percent of the domestic freight is catered to by road via trucks. Concomitantly, India is...
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India’s economy, as the fastest-growing major economy in the world, has set its sights on becoming a developed nation by the centenary of its independence. A pivotal component in achieving this vision is the transport sector, which underpins...
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As India rapidly advances in the deployment of solar PV capacity, the predominant focus has been on ground mounted photovoltaic (GM-PV) projects, constituting approximately 77.3%; of the total 89.43 GW of solar PV deployment2. Despite the...
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Capturing Monthly/Yearly Data and Analysis of Key Areas of India’s Energy Sector – Primary Energy Mix in India; Per-Capita Energy and Electricity Consumption; India’s Electricity Capacity Mix (Utility-scale); India’s Electricity...
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This Briefing Paper serves as a foundational step towards understanding and implementing a People-centric Approach specifically for the road transport sector in India. Its core focus lies in identifying the people-centric nodes that will be...
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The Kerala GHG inventory report provides a comprehensive overview of the anthropogenic Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions of the State, developed as a baseline for climate change mitigation actions and also with an aim for priority policy aid. The...
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On April 16, 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) unveiled the preliminary guidelines for the implementation of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna in the Residential Sector. Since its announcement, this scheme has sparked...
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This report primarily focuses on decarbonisation pathways within cement manufacturing, which constitutes about 95% of emissions. The main contributors to emissions include raw material processing,heat generation, and electricity production. The...
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In this report we look into the production pathways of the majorly produced fertilisers in India – Urea, DAP, and Complex Fertilisers (NPK). We then delve into the sustainable fertiliser production routes. Two categories of production leading to...
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Following independence, electricity consumption has increased from a mere 16 kWh per capita in 1947 to 1208 kWh in 2020 (Hindustan Times, 2020) indicative of economic growth, increased electricity access due to provision of affordable electricity...
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In recent years, the Peak Electricity Demand in India is increasing at a rate higher than that of the total electricity consumption. Over the past decade, India’s Peak Electricity Demand has risen from 128 GW in 2011 to 216 GW in 2022, exhibiting...
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