Our dialogue aims to aims to address the urgent need to build climate resilience in informal settlements and brings together implementers and funders to share on-the-ground learnings and explore ways to scale effective solutions in informal settlements.

'Can green jobs address the youth unemployment crisis?' was held on December 12, 2024, where we discussed how to bridge skill gaps, create equitable opportunities, and prepare for a low-carbon, climate-resilient future.

'Transitioning Urban Transport for Low Carbon Mobility' was held on October 4th, 2024, where we delved into the multiple approaches to transitioning to low carbon mobility.

The discussion looked beyond technology’s promissory hype, focusing on how AI can enhance grid management and energy optimisation, while also addressing deeper issues like governance, political economy, and data integrity. 

On July 18th and 19th, Transitions Research, along with New Indian Consumer Initiative (an INDIC initiative) and Climate Bonds, under the aegis of Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Consortium, hosted an in-person event in Goa on Catalysing AI for Climate Action and Finance.

Our dialogue, “Can AI Help Battle Climate Change in Indian Cities?” examined the intersection of AI, climate change and urban development in Indian cities.

On Saturday, June 8th, Transitions Research, along with the Goa Energy Development Authority (GEDA), conducted a visioning workshop for Panjim’s net-zero future. The purpose of this workshop was to co-create a shared vision for Net Zero Panjim in 2050 that reflects the views of its residents and key stakeholders. Through a series of interactive sessions and activities, participants engaged in creative exercises, discussions, and collaborative activities to explore different aspects of Panjim’s...

In this dialogue, we hope to delve into the question of adapting to rising temperatures - exploring the role of policy and heat adaptation plans in addressing the uneven impacts of heat in urban communities, as well as the role of cooling technologies, which demand massive energy consumption and compromise our ability to achieve mitigation goals.

Transitions Research's PULL Net Zero team, along with Tallulah D'Silva's Travelling Dome, organised a series of Imagination Walks in Panaji, Goa, to better understand the visions locals have for the future of their city. Through this photo essay, we communicate our insights and the benefits of walks as a social science research methodology.

This episode of Talking about Transitions, explored the future of nature in growing cities and their role in reducing impacts of climate change as well as protecting the needs and aspirations of the vulnerable communities.