The India Just Transition Summit organized by WRI India, along with Just Transition Research Centre, IIT Kanpur, is a two-day Summit that will serve as a conference and research symposium bringing together thought-leaders, policymakers, researchers, civil society, and community representatives to explore diverse perspectives and inclusive strategies towards a people-centered low-carbon transition in India.

The Summit will bring forth research and voices from across the country on the different dimensions of just transition in the Indian context and create a platform to advance the collective thinking around solutions and interventions needed to ensure people-centered, inclusive, and equitable low-carbon growth for India.

Day 1 is the research symposium, where researchers, scholars and experts from across the country will showcase latest research on the various facets of just transition issues and solutions in India, in the presence of policymakers, academics and practitioners.

Day 2 features representing communities, MSMEs, practitioners, entrepreneurs, sector experts, funders and policymakers, as we deep dive into just transition issues across sectors such as EVs, textiles, construction, e-waste, energy, etc. navigate solutions and strategies and bring forth ideas on financing just transition initiatives in India. The session on Just Transition Shark Tank will spotlight innovative just transition initiatives and hear from investors, philanthropies, and foundations—on financing strategies and models for a just transition.