COP28 and India: Phased phase-out or no phase-out?

Most high-income countries, particularly the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, have opposed the removal of ‘fossil fuel phase-out’ from the COP28 Global Stocktake (GST) text. In reality, these countries are opposing a ‘just and equitable phase-out’, wherein they would be required to lead the way in phasing out fossil fuels. These countries still rely on fossil fuels to meet most of their primary energy demands and continue to expand their oil and gas production.

Senior Analyst

The candidate must be well versed with the technical and policy aspects of energy storage and its application in the energy and power sector. She/he should meet the requirements related to deliverables and project schedule, and should coordinate and communicate effectively with internal and external teams  to meet the project objectives.

 

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Policy reforms to drive future of EVs in India

The Indian automobile industry is currently valued at USD 108 billion. The Government of India has undertaken considerable strides (through purchase subsidies and auto production-linked incentive scheme, among others) to facilitate the green transition of the well-established domestic automotive industry and promote EV uptake. As a result of such initiatives, more than 28 lakh EVs are plying on road as of July 2023.

Amplifying voices for nature at COP28

Climate change is a universally urgent issue that impacts all nations, with interlinked consequences for economies, societies, and ecosystems. At the seat of this problem lies the unchecked, irreversible land-use change affecting about 32 per cent of the Earth’s terrestrial area. COP28 provides an opportune moment to shed some light on prioritising nature and biodiversity conservation, alongside carbon-centric strategies.

Climate Hour: Here’s What Happened at COP28 and Why You Should Care

CSTEP conducted the second edition of Climate Hour on 15 December 2023. CSTEP’s climate experts discussed the main proceedings of COP28 and decoded their implications for India and the rest of the globe.

 

This was followed by an interactive quiz on climate policy and action where participants showed their prowess and won exciting prizes!

 

Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Virtual session

Are electric cars the silver bullet for meeting India’s greenhouse gas emission goals?

Decarbonisation of the transportation sector—the world’s second highest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—is critical to mitigate climate change. Most European and North American nations and China have settled on vehicle electrification as the best GHG reduction strategy.

The Government of India, too, has provided subsidies for electric cars (e-cars), but whether their adoption is the best way to decarbonise the transport sector requires further exploration.