While Twitter was once a hotspot for dynamic exchanges on climate/ energy policy, I find myself yearning for the vibrant Twitter days. Now trying out @bluesky, hoping to get the feeling of old twitter days
I'll remain active here, but say hi on Bluesky @sandeeppai.bsky.social
In this episode, Saloni Sachdeva Michael explained how India’s electricity transition is unfolding at the state level.
Citing insights from her latest State Electricity Transition report, (1/3)
The repurposing of coal power plants is an underexplored challenge as many countries, including India, strive to achieve net-zero targets. Some countries in the Global South, such as South Africa, have more experience with coal power plant repurposing than India. (1/4)
5 years back, @Sandeeppaii and I started @tieh_podcast with the aim of building a discussion platform for India's energy transition.
With the backing of @gangadharpb, support of over 90 guests and thousands of listeners, we are 5 seasons strong!
Cheers, thanks and stay tuned ✨
@tieh_podcast is ending this season on a high 🥂😊
Super grateful to all the listeners and guest speakers who have taken this podcast to new heights!
Stay tuned as we aim for a century 🤞🏾
@Sandeeppaii@101reporters
As climate risks rise across India, states are taking a central role in climate action, adaptation, and energy transition. This episode of The India Energy Hour looks at how states can plan and fund climate action and (1/5)
India’s clean energy journey needs large investments in renewable power, infrastructure, and climate projects. But where will the funds come from? (1/4)
Meet Neha Kumar, Head of South Asia at the Climate Bonds Initiative.
In this episode, we speak with Neha Kumar to unpack the complex and rapidly evolving world of climate finance. (1/2)
In our latest @Outlookbusiness Op-Ed, @rishikishore & I outline what a just transition roadmap could look like for India’s coal regions — one that’s fair, sustainable, and forward-looking.
Read here 👉 https://t.co/6oSzjTxnnp
🇮🇳 India is set to close hundreds of coal mines in the coming years — more than the total number of mines in Europe & South Africa combined.
This is HUGE for the #justenergytransition
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https://t.co/mFN8NjgsLX
But acknowledgment isn’t enough.
While repurposing old mine sites is part of the solution, true justice requires economic diversification across coal-dependent districts — so local economies can thrive long after the last mine closes.
Why just economics. I am sure this is also true (may be to varying degrees) for all fields. I never read a paper about a country without at least one co-author from that country…
This paper shows that authors from low-income countries remain excluded from top-ranked economics journals and receive less attention from other economists. Developing country authors are far less likely to be published in top journals even when holding citation counts constant.
India's national miner completes 50 years of powering the nation.
CMD @CoalIndiaHQ speaks exclusively with @tieh_podcast to look back and ahead.
Tune in to know CIL's journey from digging deep to exploring new business avenues.
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Coal India Limited has completed 50 years as India’s key fuel supplier. As the country moves toward its 2070 net-zero goal, the company is exploring new areas like critical minerals, solar energy, and coal gasification. (1/3)
📢Announcing my new monthly commentary:
A deep dive into India’s #energy policies, industry, ideas and stories shaping the country’s #development trajectory.
Check out the first edition here: https://t.co/Z6R08RVQgO
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