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energy transition

International Strategic Engagement Capsule (IN-STEP)

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a two-day International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP) module on March 26-27, 2024, for 37 senior policymakers (both civil and military) including 29 from overseas. The overseas part....

April 23, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Climate Change , Indian Economy , India's Foreign Policy , World Order , energy transition , Strategic Engagement , New Economic Order , India Civilizational

India's Commitment towards Decarbonising the Planet: National Green Hydrogen Mission

Samir Bhattacharya Positive Bharat

India's economy is expanding rapidly, resulting in a tremendous demand for resources and energy. Palpably, India's energy consumption has doubled in the last two decades and is expected to rise by another 25% by 2030. India currently imports 40% of i....

August 16, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , Africa , G20 , sustainable development , energy transition , green hydrogen , Positive Bharat , National Green Hydrogen Mission

India Africa collaboration on Renewable energies

Amb R S Malhotra

In this episode of VIF podcast, Shri Rakshpaul Singh Malhotra, former Indian Ambassador to Niger and Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate at the Vivekananda International Foundation discusses the current contours of India’s collaboration w....

March 01, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , India , Climate Change , renewable energy , energy transition , Podcast , clean energy

India's Clean Energy Transition

Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

In this episode of the VIF podcast, Mr PK Khup Hangzo, Associate Fellow and Ambassador DP Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow at the Vivekananda International Foundation discuss the ongoing clean energy transition and what it means for India and the wor....

August 17, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Energy Security , renewable energy , energy transition , Podcast , clean energy

The War in Ukraine: Is It a Boon or a Bane for the Future of Climate Change and Clean Energy Transition?

PK Khup Hangzo, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a major rethink in the energy policies of countries worldwide and it lent more political momentum to faster deployment of renewable energy and decarbonization. For European countries ....

April 26, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Climate Change , Article , renewable energy , energy transition , Fossil Fuel , energy crisis , global warming , Ukraine-Russia War

Year End Review: India Took a Big Leap in Addressing the Threat of Climate Change in 2021

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction

Climate change, for India, is a subject of huge concern as the country of 1.38 billion falls under the category of one of the most vulnerable nations to experience the worsening impacts of a changing climate. It is for this s....

January 10, 2022 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Article , Climate Change , Pandemic , energy transition , climate justice , climate finance , milestone , proactive

Climate Finance and Climate Justice: The Twin Anchors of India’s Climate Commitments at COP 26

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Article

Background

The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP 26), one of the most anticipated dialogues in the sphere of climate change was held from 31st October till 12th November. This anticipation can be attributed to several factors, firstly, th....

December 04, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Article , energy transition , climate justice , climate finance , net-zero emissions , fossil-fuels , global-superpower , clean energy

COVID-19 Pandemic and Lessons for Climate Change Responses

PK Khup Hangzo, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is simultaneously a public health crisis and an economic crisis. On the public health front, it has resulted in 21,527,747 total confirmed cases and 772,370 deaths in 188 countries as of 16 August ....

August 21, 2020 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Article , Climate Change , COVID-19 , Pandemic , lockdown , Green Recovery , Air Pollution , CO2 emissions , dirty recovery , clean and renewable energy , energy transition , low carbon economy , Paris Agreement 2015 , climate crisis , climate emergency

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I. India and the UN

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