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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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Talk health, not climate for low-carbon lifestyles

Blogs, Low Carbon Society / By Ashali Bhandari and Pooja Haldea

This piece highlights the importance of centering health as the motivator for low-carbon lifestyles.

[Part 2]Tackling Challenges and Scaling Solutions for a Solar-Powered India

Blogs, Low Carbon Society / By Godwin Adams and Sushant Figueiredo

This article sheds light on the hurdles in the adoption of rooftop solar slowing down progress—such as financing constraints, regulatory complexities, and consumer hesitations—and highlights transformative solutions.

[Part 1]Innovative Business Models for Mainstreaming Rooftop Solar in India

Blogs, Low Carbon Society / By Godwin Adams and Sushant Figueiredo

To meet its target of 500 GW of Renewable Energy by 2030, India needs to significantly ramp up installations to 65-70 GW each year. Over 80 per cent of this target is expected to come from solar power. Despite significant progress, the penetration of solar energy, particularly rooftop solar (RTS), remains limited due to financial, …

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Incentivising Energy Efficiency in Urban Indian Households

Blogs, Low Carbon Society, PULL / By Amita Basu

What role does energy efficiency in urban households play in India’s net zero drive? In this blog, we analyse policies and behavioural barriers to suggest ways forward.

Coastal Lifelines in Mumbai and Chennai: The Neglected Potential of Blue Carbon Conservation in India’s Coastal Cities

Blogs, Low Carbon Society, PULL / By Ronika Postaria

Cities like Mumbai and Chennai need to stop overlooking their mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes. Collectively known as blue carbon ecosystems, these spaces are vital in safeguarding urban coastal areas from climate change.

“That’s Solar Biz”: Addressing the rooftop solar lag among urban Indian businesses”

Blogs, Low Carbon Society / By Amita Basu

In this article, PULL identifies causes for this lag from our own research. We look at possible future pathways in which rooftop solar will be more widely adopted by India’s urban commercial sector, and how this will shape our cities.

Talking About Transitions: Transitioning Urban Transport for Low Carbon Mobility

Events, Low Carbon Society / By Transitions Research

‘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.

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.

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.

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