Publications listed here include reports, working papers, issue briefs, and fact sheets that are produced by WRI India and associated partners. These publications are the result of high-quality research that is subject to peer review, and held to academic standards of excellence.
India’s Long-Term Low-Carbon Development Strategy (LT-LEDS), submitted in November 2022, highlights key strategies such as electrification, fuel efficiency improvements, and a modal shift to public transport for passenger transport and toward railways for road freight. An integrated assessment...
Despite having just over one-third of the total population, cities contribute around two-thirds of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) and are growing rapidly. As urbanization accelerates, urban emissions are set to exacerbate. Thus, it is important that cities, particularly growing Tier 2...
The proceedings summarize discussions from the first annual summit by the India Forum for Nature-based Solutions co-hosted on 6th August 2024 by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), India Climate Collaborative (ICC), National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) Climate Centre for...
Small wind turbines (SWTs) are an adaptable and flexible option for the generation of renewable electricity. They can be sited at locations with a reasonable wind resource that are unsuitable for large wind projects. SWTs, whether operating individually or as hybrids, are also classified as...
India, the world’s largest tractor market, sold over 10 lakh units tractors in 2022, accounting for 45% of global tractor production. While tractors are indispensable for modern farming, their heavy reliance on diesel contributes significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with agriculture...
Buses form the backbone of public transportation in India, catering to 39.9 crore (399 million) passengers daily and accounting for over 90% of all public transport trips. As part of a broader goal to reduce transport emissions, India is looking to electrify up to 800,000 buses in the next seven...
Maharashtra’s automotive industry, dominated by internal combustion engine vehicles, is gearing up for a shift toward electric vehicles (EVs). As a key state in India’s auto manufacturing landscape, contributing to the employment of nearly 3.4 lakh people, it’s imperative for Maharashtra to...
WRI India, in partnership with Samunnati, organized a multi-stakeholder workshop on August 28, 2023, in Mumbai, Maharashtra to mark the initiation of a project aimed at catalyzing systems change and promoting circular food systems in Maharashtra which is focused on reducing food loss and food...
WRI India, in partnership with Samunnati, organized a multi-stakeholder workshop on 22 September 2024 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to mark the initiation of a project aimed at catalyzing a system change and promoting circular food systems in the state, with a focus on reducing food loss and food...
Global datasets often fall short in estimating tree cover areas outside the forest tracts, particularly in urban areas. This limitation poses a challenge for accurately estimating tree cover outside forests (ToF) and understanding their contribution to ecosystem services. In the context of...
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