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The complex path to biofuel sustainability- Publications

Until a few years ago, working on biofuels called for constant justification in the face of electric vehicles (EVs) taking over the world.

Application of an Ultra-Low-Cost Passive Sampler for Light-Absorbing Carbon in Mongolia- Publications

Low-cost, long-term measures of air pollution concentrations are often needed for epidemiological studies and policy analyses of household air pollution.

Making sense of carbon markets in India- Publications

As the global community once again converges at the Conference of the Parties (COP), the pivotal role of carbon markets in achieving the Paris Agreement's ambitious goal of limiting warming to 1.

Can green and carbon credits drive investment opportunities in rural India?- Publications

India is grappling with a surge in extreme climate events causing significant losses, with a shortfall in global climate action, according to the 2023 Synthesis Report of the first Global Stocktake by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

India’s need to curb black carbon emissions- Publications

At the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in November 2021, India pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the race to carbon neutrality.

Policy strategies to decarbonise the buildings sector- Publications

The Sustainable Alternative Futures for India (SAFARI) model (Kumar et al.

Scope for deep decarbonisation in the MSME manufacturing sector- Publications

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) industries are still majorly dependent on fossil fuels for their energy requirements, making them particularly susceptible to increasing fuel prices.

Press Release: Scope for deep decarbonisation in the MSME manufacturing sector- Publications

Bengaluru, 28 June 2024: The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contribute to 31% of India’s gross domestic product, almost 50% of exports, and 57% of all employment in manufacturing sectors, making them crucial to the economy.

Decarbonising the MSME manufacturing sector in India- Publications

Small industries or micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are a crucial sector in India’s development.

Harnessing carbon capture to boost India’s methanol energy security and economy- Publications

India has an ambitious goal of adding 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030.

Social accounting matrix construction and multiplier analysis- Publications

A social accounting matrix (SAM) can be used to estimate key macroeconomic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), gross value added (GVA), material input intensity, labour and capital intensity, average savings rate, per capita income of households, etc.

Potential and challenges of using hydrogen to decarbonise Indian Railways- Publications

The Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world, transporting millions of passengers and tonnes of freight daily.

Carbon-to-chemicals: A techno-commercial assessment- Publications

Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) is an innovative concept that involves converting carbon dioxide (CO₂) captured from point sources of emission or the air into value-added products.

Decarbonising India’s transport sector: Navigating trade-offs of biofuel use and electrification- Publications

Decarbonising the transport sector is essential not only to achieve the net-zero target but also to improve quality of life through benefits such as better air, reduced traffic-related woes, and urban heat management.

Macroeconomic impacts of decarbonising mobility in India- Publications

India committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 at COP26 in Glasgow.