Assessing India’s vulnerabilities &
opportunities in a clean energy transition
opportunities in a clean energy transition
Ensuring India’s energy transition is just, equitable, and people centric. Our goal is to create a knowledge platform in this field, fostering discussions around energy transitions, their socio-economic impacts and the need for strategising policies for an inclusive and sustainable shift to cleaner forms of energy.
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REPURPOSING COAL ASSETS FOR A SUSTAINABLE TRANSITION
I am pleased to announce that we are back again to place before you the 5th edition of our bi-annual Newsletter – ‘Vichaar Vimarsh’ and share rich perspectives of researchers, academia, professionals from coal companies, civil society and think tanks around the core theme
ENHANCING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT FOR A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION
On behalf of TERI, I take this opportunity to thank the researchers, practitioners, academia and civil society for their contributions to the newsletter. I am happy to inform them that the encouraging feedback we have received so far has resulted in promoting mutual learning and developing a diversified knowledge pool. TERI is happy to facilitate this discourse, broaden the engagement and deepen the understanding on the subject through this co…
Just transition framework for a sustainable future in india’s coal mining regions
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who played a pivotal role in the creation of this document and the unwavering support and guidance we received were instrumental in strengthening this report. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to the MacArthur Foundation for their continuous and invaluable guidance and financial support, without which this work would not have been possible.
ESTABLISHING WOMEN AS CRITICAL STAKEHOLDERS IN INDIA’S JUST ENERGY TRANSITION Evidences from Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh
Coal continues to remain the mainstay of India’s energy portfolio mix. The climate change considerations and the increasing competitiveness of cleaner sources of energy are likely to increase the momentum of the transition towards non-fossil fuel-based sources. According to an estimate, this move would impact approximately 13 million people who are dependent on coal either directly or indirectly for a livelihood.
Just Transition Map
Just Transition Voices
Mr. Amrit Lal Meena
Our efforts towards afforestation, development of pump hydro projects, and solar power initiatives reflect our holistic approach to achieving net zero and underscore our dedication to sustainable and responsible energy use.
Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India
Prof. Binay Dayal
Coal mining is a cyclical process, and as such, the closure of mines brings forth various challenges that need to be addressed comprehensively
Adjunct Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad Former Director (Technical), Coal India Limited
Mr. Jiwesh Nandan
This century marks the era of energy transition, not confined to coal alone but extending across various sources, influenced by the diverse priorities and development stages of countries worldwide.
Distinguished fellow, TERI
Mr. Madhuban Pandey
It’s our collective responsibility to provide alternative sources of livelihood and ensure no one is left behind in the transition away from coal
Co-founder and COO, SCORE Livelihood Foundation
Ms. Sabina Dewan
We need a big architectural rethink of our system if we’re truly going to be able to take account and adapt from dirty fossil fuels not just coal but the cascading effects across the economy to cleaner sources of energy.
President and Executive Director, JustJobs Network
Professor Rajni Singh
Industry and academia need to work together for real-life problem solving, particularly for those situated in the workspaces. Identifying the heterogeneity within the workforce is crucial for skilling, preparing, and capacitating them for a just transition towards sustainable and equitable futures."
Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
Mr. Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya
"So far, the climate actions have not yielded desired outcomes...2023 has witnessed the highest emission in recent years and has been the warmest….The divide between the developed and the developing nations seem to get sharper and successive COPs."
Chairman, Peerless Group and Former Chairman, Coal India Limited
Dr. Parveen Dhamija
“Just transition means ensuring no one is displaced or put to inconvenience when moving from one profession to another. Green jobs are presenting an opportunity for more jobs, making it imperative to capitalize on this for skilling the workforce that will be displaced.”
Adviser, Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ)
Ms. Roli Srivastava
A ground-up approach is vital in transition discussions. It's crucial to conduct a 'coal census' to understand the actual number of people needing interventions and to ensure that facilities and training programs are accessible and relevant to their needs."
Founder, The Migration Story