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Compendium of Net Zero Solutions for Panaji, Goa

Future Cities, Low Carbon Society, PULL, Research Report / By Transitions Research

This compendium of policy solutions to design for a net zero Panaji offers technological solutions, but also emphasises the social dimensions of implementation. It explores strategies to cultivate the demand for low-carbon technologies and promote behavioural changes, balancing equity and user needs while navigating the complexities and trade-offs of various solutions. Authors: Godwin Adams, Amita …

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Harnessing Collective Knowledge: Advancing Adaptation Research and Action through Tracking, Learning, and Sharing Around Extreme Heat

Blogs, Future Cities / By Diksha Gupta and Mihir R. Bhatt

As AIDMI and Transitions Research reflect on the Asia-Pacific workshop on extreme heat, several key themes emerge that underline the importance of collaboration and shared learning in advancing adaptation.

The image shows an AI-generated future for the city of Panaji

Net Zero Panaji: 2050 Vision Report

Future Cities, PULL, Research Report / By Transitions Research

This report reflects aligned values and consensus around what a net zero future looks like for Panaji.

Can AI Light Up India’s Energy Shift? A Pragmatic Look at India’s AI and Energy Transitions

Blogs, Digital Society, Future Cities, Low Carbon Society / By Transitions Research

Based on the insights derived from our talk, ‘Can Digitalisation and AI Accelerate India’s Energy Transition’, this blog outlines the opportunities and challenges of harnessing artificial intelligence in meeting India’s energy goals.

Can We Survive and Thrive in Hotter Cities: Challenges and Solutions for Combating Extreme Heat

Blogs, Event Report, Future Cities, PULL / By Nishant Sirohi

Given the imminent and gargantuan nature of the challenge, this article draws from expert analyses to propose certain solutions that can be applied to urban cities, especially in the Global South.

Visioning Workshop for Panjim’s Net-zero Future

Events, Future Cities / By Transitions Research

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 …

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Talking about Transitions: Can We Survive and Thrive in Hotter Cities?

Events, Future Cities, Low Carbon Society / By Transitions Research

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.

Photo Essay: Insights From Our Imagination Walks

Events, Future Cities, Uncategorized / By Shantha Venugopal

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.

Talking about Transitions: Dialogue #6 – The Future of Nature in Mid-Sized Cities

Events, Future Cities / By Transitions Research

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.

PULL Net Zero Imagination Walks

Events, Future Cities / By Transitions Research

People’s Urban Living Lab (PULL) and Travelling Dome are hosting a series of Imagination Walks to envision what Panaji’s future looks like. Will we achieve our net zero pledge by 2050? What will our built environment look like? Where will our waste go? What will the role of nature be? Join us for a series of walks from March 15 to 17, 2024 to help us co-create shared visions for the future of our city.

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Compendium of Net Zero Solutions for Panaji, Goa

Harnessing Collective Knowledge: Advancing Adaptation Research and Action through Tracking, Learning, and Sharing Around Extreme Heat

Net Zero Panaji: 2050 Vision Report

Can AI Light Up India’s Energy Shift? A Pragmatic Look at India’s AI and Energy Transitions

Can We Survive and Thrive in Hotter Cities: Challenges and Solutions for Combating Extreme Heat

Visioning Workshop for Panjim’s Net-zero Future

Talking about Transitions: Can We Survive and Thrive in Hotter Cities?

Photo Essay: Insights From Our Imagination Walks

Talking about Transitions: Dialogue #6 – The Future of Nature in Mid-Sized Cities

PULL Net Zero Imagination Walks

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