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Just Transition Framework for a Sustainable Future in India’s Coal Mining Regions (WSDS 2024)
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The 23rd edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) in New Delhi focused on ‘Leadership for Sustainable Development and Climate Justice’. The Electricity and Renewables Division organized a thematic session on the ‘Just Transition Framework for a Sustainable Future in India’s Coal Mining Regions’ and the framework report was released by Mr. Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India.
The framework has its theortical basis in the concept of procedural, distributive and restorative justice and combines it with actionable strategies for socio-economic and environmental resilience. It systematically charts stakeholders, delineates challenges, sets benchmarks for progress, and aligns with India’s goal for netzero emissions by 2070. Mr. Amrit Lal Meena also
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Just Transition: Future of Coal & Pathways to Low Carbon Footprint
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TERI, in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, hosted a seminal national seminar on “Just Transition: Future of Coal & Pathways to Low Carbon Footprint” in Kolkata on January 31, 2024. This pivotal seminar brought together leading figures from the energy sector, academia, and policymaking to discuss the pathways for India’s energy transition from coal to sustainable alternatives. It served as a dynamic forum for examining innovative solutions for the reutilization of coal mines, green support for coal-dependent MSMEs, and the development of a sustainable, equitable transition framework. The discussions were underpinned by the urgent need for a Just Transition, focusing on safeguarding community and worker welfare amid the move from coal, and included debates on policies for retraining, social protection, and fostering job growth in new, green industries. The seminar’s agenda was thoughtfully designed around thematic sessions on repurposing closed mines, enhancing economic competitiveness alongside environmental sustainability, and opportunities for reskilling in green jobs. A concluding plenary session dedicated to co-creating actionable strategies for a resilient, low-carbon future in the coal sector underscored The seminar had a structured agenda that included an introductory session, Thematic session I: Repurposing of closed mines and diversification of the local economy, Thematic session II: Balancing Economic Competitiveness and Environmental Sustainability: Green Transition for Coal Dependent MSMe’s, Thematic session III: Reskilling and Upskilling for Green Jobs – Opportunities as the Coal Sector Transitions to a Low-Carbon Economy and Plenary session: Charting a Sustainable Path: Co-Creating Action for a Low-Carbon, Resilient Future in the coal sector.
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Just Transition India convening
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TERI in collaboration with Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) had a convening on Just Transition in India which included a multi-stakeholder workshop titled ‘Building a resilient future: Investing in green jobs and reskilling for women workers’. This workshop was planned in the context of India’s G20 presidency in 2023, alongside the parallel Business20 (B20) and Think20 (T20) deliberations, and aimed to provide an inclusive space for key stakeholders from India›s private sector, civil society, media, academia, and labour organisations to discuss how adequate investment opportunities, financing for green jobs and reskilling initiatives could enable equitable and sustainable solutions for India’s workers and businesses. The workshop began with opening remarks from Dr. Jayanta Mitra, Senior Fellow, TERI and Mr.Nicholas Glitcher, COO, TRF. It had 3 thematic break-out sessions on the following topics-
• Theme I – Sustainable financing for green jobs and worker support
• Theme II – Empowering women workers and reskilling
• Theme III – Financing for a just transition
Each theme had a domain expert who provided the necessary guidance to the participants and a moderator to steer the discussion. The domain experts included Dr. Parveen Dhamija, Advisor, Skill Council for Green Jobs (Theme I), Sabina Dewan, President and Executive Director, JustJobs Network (Theme II), Sandeep Pai, Director, Research & Strategy, Swaniti Initiative (Theme III).
The workshop was moderated Amb. Ajai Malhotra, Distinguished Fellow, TERI and also saw participation from Mr. Varad Pande, Partner & Director, BCG during the panel discussion. The event was attended by participants from other research organization, journalists, NGOs, students as well as heads of organizations. Mr. Girish Sethi, Senior Director, TERI and Mr. Nicholas Glitcher, TRF gave the concluding remarks and vote of thanks respectively
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Experts’ Roundtable on Gender-Just Transition
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TERI organized a closed door Experts’ Roundtable to discuss a Discussion Paper on Gender-Just transition that had been drafted by the team. The Discussion Paper is titled ‘Establishing Women as Critical Stakeholders’ in India’s Just Energy Transition: Evidences from Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh’ and aims to highlight the importance of including women as an important stakeholder in the just transition discourse. The paper brings out the gendered nature of vulnerabilities that are present in the coal geographies of India and offers recommendations to make the energy transition process more gender-inclusive. The roundtable began with a presentation from TERI’s side taking the audience through the discussion paper and was followed by a detailed dialogue on the issue. The experts reviewed the paper and offered insightful ways in which the paper could be strengthened further.
The experts included –
- Dr. Smriti Das, Associate Professor, XLRI Jhajjar
- Dr. Suravee Nayak, Associate Fellow, Sustainable Futures Collaborative
- Roli Srivastava, Founder The Migration Story
- Dr. Upasona Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health, Bhubaneshwar
The event also saw participation from various other research organizations, academicians, students etc. who also shared their thoughts and made the discussion an enriching one. We were heartened to see everyone’s interest in our work and are deeply gained by their invaluable inputs.
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Responsible Climate Action Towards a Low Carbon & Resilient Pathway: An Inclusive Worldview (WSDS 2022)
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The 22nd edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2022 was held virtually, with the theme “Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future.” The summit was inaugurated by the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and featured a thematic track on “Responsible Climate Action Towards a Low Carbon & Resilient Pathway: An Inclusive Worldview.” Mr. A K Saxena, Senior Director of TERI, highlighted the continued reliance on coal for electricity generation and its economic benefits, while also addressing the adverse effects of coal on health and the environment. He emphasized the need to transition from “imagining beyond coal” to “thinking beyond coal,” aligning with India’s Net Zero target.
The thematic track underscored India’s dependence on coal, which accounts for more than 70% of its energy supply, and the challenges of transitioning to cleaner energy alternatives. The discussion highlighted the importance of a just transition that considers the socio-economic dimensions and the diverse stakeholders involved. Proposed solutions included bio-ethanol production, horticulture, and renewable energy projects like solar irrigation. The need for local engagement, micro-financing, and leveraging resources from flagship programs was emphasized to ensure a sustainable and equitable transition. The summit concluded with Mr. Sanjay Mitra, Distinguished Fellow at TERI, reflecting on the rich insights shared by the panelists, which will guide future policies and research on just transition and climate justice.
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