Deputy Programme Manager, Industrial Pollution, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
Government releases guidelines, allocates Rs 455 crore for green hydrogen pilot projects in steel sector
Type of projects listed for support in the guidelines seem to include any innovation carried out at a plant of any scale
DTE Diary: Our daily account of what happened at COP28
The CSE-DTE team tracked the major happenings on each day of the UNFCCC COP28 in Dubai
COP28 Diary (December 10, 2023): New GGA draft weaker than previous text, countries talk about finance gaps at Majlis
Parties still not on same page about responsibilities in GST text; final texts on carbon market expected December 11
COP28 Diary (December 9): Baku to host COP29; Africa wants robust GGA
The Netherlands heads a joint ministerial statement on phasing out fossil fuel subsidies; massive global build-out of liquified natural gas …
There’s rising need for global co-operation to decarbonise industries
The initiatives at COP28 send out a clear message for the need of international cooperation to achieve accelerated industrial decarbonisation
COP28 Diary (December 8): Text on adaptation by December 11; new text on GST released
CSE moderated a side event on Trade and Fiscal Space hosted by UNCTAD
COP28 diary (December 5): Negotiations on Adaptation to continue; Industry Day observed at Expo City 2020
Last round of GST negotiations expected on December 6; green public procurement pledge launched
India’s stance on power sector has been changing since May 2023. Is it a lack of planning or just political messaging?
Plans to halt building new coal-fired power plants, apart from those already planned, were announced 6 months ago
EU bloc picture of contradiction as fossil fuel dependence continues despite ambitious climate goals
Just as the world prepares to negotiate phase out of all fossil fuels at COP28, the EU bloc, a prominent Global North member, is split on the issue
DTE Reportage: Coverage of the Subsidiary Bodies 58 climate conference in Bonn
Delegates discussed climate issues in the runup to November’s conference in Dubai
Dumping emissions: Countries building new fossil fuel projects in Africa but mostly for export
Planned projects will drive up Africa’s fossil fuel capacity by 116%
COP27 diary (November 15): Political support to loss and damage facility critical, says Pakistan
A round-up of what went on at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit
COP27 diary (November 11): Rich countries seek to delay and prolong discussions on loss and damage
COP27 diary (November 9): $2 trillion needed to finance climate action in developing economies
Cementing possibilities
After water, concrete (mainly cement) is the most widely used material on the planet. It is also the second largest industrial emitter of carbon …
Senegal signs Just Energy Transition Partnership deal after South Africa, Indonesia & Vietnam
The deal will mobilise 2.5 billion euros for Senegal & will help increase the share of renewable energy installed capacity to 40%
High road to Dubai COP28: Here is what to expect at Bonn on climate mitigation
The Mitigation Work Programme can be a constructive space for developing countries to lay out their financing and technologies needs for an …
Lutzerath protests: Climate activism watershed or Germany’s ticket to energy security?
What the protests against Garzweiler lignite mine expansion mean for global energy politics
Delhi-NCR coal ban: Industrial units complain of soaring gas prices, difficulty to meet emissions standards
Centre for Science and Environment spoke with industrial associations about their experience of moving away from coal
Special Relationship: New Anglo-American energy partnership is Western fossil fuel hypocrisy at its best
Instead of filling the gap left by Russian fossil fuels with renewables, the UK has signed a deal with its traditional transatlantic ally which …
US, Japan & others to fund Indonesia’s transition to clean energy
Just Energy Transition Partnership’s $20 bn finance can help freeze the country’s per capita emissions at 2.4 tonnes by 2030
COP27 diary (November 14): Global shield against climate risks for loss and damage launched
COP27 diary (November 12): ‘US won't support legal structures for loss and damage liabilities’
Energy Conservation Amendment Bill 2022: It all boils down to targets for industries
The targets for renewable energy and carbon markets need to be ambitious over and above existing targets set by companies
Union Budget 2022-23: Customs exemption extension on steel scrap will bring temporary relief
It would have been good to see the Centre taking concrete steps to improve domestic scrap availability
