Climate Change and the Power of Renewables

Renewable energy is already cheaper than thermal energy and storage cost are expected to come down substantially in the next few years. These and many other technological developments will alter the way energy is produced and consumed; and will bring in a real change in economies & societies across the world. In the following articles, I explore the endless possibilities created by adoption of renewable energy to empower communities and create greater equality.

 

It is time for India to take bold strides against climate change

Oct 01, 2024

Let’s make climate action a precondition for security partnerships, trade pacts and business as we take on global warming
As I leave from New York after a week full of conversations and action points around climate change, I feel a deep sense of urgency.

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SUPPLY OF HIGH-QUALITY CARBON CREDITS MUST BE A COP29 PRIORITY

Sep 02, 2024

Conversations about the role and integrity of carbon credits have increased lately, as governments and corporations around the world tackle the complex challenge of decarbonisation. Most of the focus has been on building demand for these credits. The supply side is over-looked.

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PHASING OUT OIL AND GAS - HOW REALISTIC? HOW FAST?

July 08, 2024

The world collectively achieved at COP 28 in Dubai what has been considered extremely ambitious in the past - an agreement to gradually phase out fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner.

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ARE BRETTON WOODS INSTITUTIONS DOING ENOUGH ON CLIMATE ACTION?

May 31st, 2024

In previous articles, I've called for a major shift in the multilateral development banking (MDB) system to enable climate action at the required pace and scale. There is a growing debate about how this should happen, and the MDBs, to their credit, have shown unusual willingness and constructiveness on this issue.

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