Events

India has set an ambitious target to achieve 50% of its total capacity from renewable energy (RE) generation by 2030. To meet this goal and fulfill national emissions reduction commitments and promote clean energy, Integrated resource planning (IRP) is critical to enable states in identifying...

WRI India is partnering with Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation (TMC) to develop an action plan to Net Zero Carbon and Resilient Buildings (NZCRBs) for Thiruvananthapuram city. In this regard, TMC and WRI India are organizing a stakeholder consultation workshop on 22-10-2024 at from 10:00...

Energy access is at the heart of development, being interlinked with 125 of the 169 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets. India has made significant progress to achieve 100% energy access at the household level. There is also an opportunity to ensure affordable, reliable, and sustainable...

In response to the urgent need for climate action, the Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Maharashtra has recently updated the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC). A key part of the SAPCC is focused on climate finance in the State, identifying and tagging climate-...

The Energy Access Explorer is the world’s first digital public good designed to advance climate-friendly energy access and support sustainable energy transitions. This interactive online platform compiles and analyzes multiple spatial datasets across development and electricity sectors.

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India’s renewable energy capacity has seen a significant increase over the last decade and is only expected to rise exponentially over the coming years for the country to meet its NetZero targets by 2070. Large scale deployment of clean energy technologies will come with large quantities of...

We are delighted to invite you to the inaugural Summit of the Forum. The Summit aims to align synergies, foster dialogue, share knowledge and learnings, and increase awareness on nature-based solutions and its role in shaping resilient Indian cities. The day-long event will...

WRI India, in partnership with the Department of Environment Forest and Climate Change (DoEFCC), Government of Bihar, and the Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB), is organizing Divisional-level Dissemination Workshops as part of the capacity-building strategy for the effective...

MSMEs holds a prominent position in the Indian economy and contributed to about 29.15% , 40.83% and 45.56% respectively to Gross Value Addition (GVA) in overall GDP; manufacturing GVA (both 2021-22), and all India exports...

To enable India to achieve its long-term national clean energy and emissions reduction commitments, as well as Tamil Nadu’s ambitious 50% RE generation share target by 2030, robust integrated resource planning processes are essential. IRP can help identify the least-cost combinations of supply...

As India moves towards an energy transition, actions taken in the transport sector – the fastest growing in terms of energy consumption – are key. As road transport is a state subject under India’s constitution, state decisions to realize an energy transition are critical. The Energy Transition...

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prepared its climate budget report for FY 2024-25. This webinar aims to discuss the preparation process and contents of Mumbai’s first climate budget. This session is designed as an awareness building opportunity to understand climate budgeting...

Kerala has been experiencing erratic weather including scorching summer months. The coastal state's excessive humidity combined with rising temperatures result in a severe health risk. The Kerala Heat Action Plan (HAP) was released by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) in...

Over two years ago, the Bihar government embarked on a journey to build climate resilience of its people and systems along with achieving net zero by 2070 through an ambitious strategy development project titled “Climate-Resilient and Low-Carbon Development Pathway".

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Existing vulnerability assessments largely focus on exposure to climate hazards, overlooking socioeconomic factors that determine the vulnerability of people and communities.

Our research, across different Indian cities, indicates inequality is driving vulnerability to climate change – ...

India’s Long-Term Low-Carbon Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) was submitted to the UNFCCC in November 2022. This serves as India’s long-term climate strategy stating its commitment to adopting low-carbon development pathways towards net-zero emissions and strengthening adaptation measures in the...

India has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and securing 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030, as detailed in the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) submitted in 2022. Tamil Nadu has been an early...

As states intensify their efforts to facilitate a transition to electric mobility, Bihar has implemented various measures for clean fuels and electric vehicles. The Transport Department of Bihar notified its state EV Policy in December 2023 to develop Bihar’s electric vehicle ecosystem. The...

WRI India’s Sustainable Energy Transition project in Kerala aims to support the state and local governments in developing strategies to increase the use of renewable energy in the state's energy mix. One of the main project objectives is to create strategies for Local Self Government...

SMEs contribute a significant portion to the states GDP, and with the state aiming increase its non-conventional capacity, SMEs need to be prioritized to achieve the said goals. Cluster level activities, particularly interventions in the form of aggregation of demand for both, the adoption of...

Join us for 'Namma Raste', a two-day exhibition and convening, that will bring together civil society groups, academic institutions, and corporate organizations, to facilitate knowledge-sharing and discussions aimed at building safer, inclusive, and resilient streets in Bengaluru. The event is...

The automotive industry’s transition into the era of electric vehicles is inevitable as the world moves to net zero. However, as the industry transitions, there is a need to navigate the transition in a just and equitable manner. It should not leave behind long-time autoworkers and communities,...

The UNFCCC Global Stocktake Synthesis report highlights the need for system transformation and for governments to respond with enhanced NDCs. Asia-Pacific countries need to rise to this challenge by mainstreaming climate resilience and low-greenhouse emissions development. To this end,...

The automotive sector contributes nearly 7.1% to India's GDP and provides direct and indirect employment to over 19 million people. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the...

Spearheading landscape restoration efforts for people, nature and climate, WRI India and Sangam announced the Land Accelerator South Asia Cohort for 2023, a group of 22 restoration entrepreneurs from India and neighboring south Asian country, Sri Lanka. The Land Accelerator...

Storytelling can be a powerful tool for startups to create awareness, inspire and educate their audience, engage better with their stakeholders, be it customers, partners or investors, secure funding and mobilize support for their businesses. Join us for this dynamic session and discover the...

Smallholder farmers represent a pivotal demographic for land restoration businesses, offering significant scope and potential for mutual growth and sustainability. Engaging with smallholder farmers offers land restoration businesses a wide array of benefits, ranging from economic growth and...

Are you ready to take your pitching skills to the next level? Join us for an insightful and dynamic session led by Luni Libes, the Land Accelerator Africa trainer, serial entrepreneur, impact investor, and a sought-after speaker and mentor in the global startup ecosystem. Luni's expertise has...

Agriculture remains the foundation of Rajasthan's economy, with agriculture and allied sectors contributed to 30.23% in state's Gross State Value Added (GSVA) at current prices in 2021-22. Electricity supply for irrigation is an essential component in agriculture production. The agriculture...

Access to electricity is a pre-requisite for achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of good health, quality education, clean water, sanitation and eventually, socio-economic development.

Even though India has achieved nearly 100% household electrification, many areas...

Join a first-of-its-kind program that fosters entrepreneurship and supports leaders who are restoring farms and forests across South Asia

World Resources Institute India (WRI India) and Sangam Ventures are co- hosting the...

To ensure energy security based on sustainable development values and minimize the impact of climate change, it is necessary to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in states systematically. Kerala targets to become a 100% RE state by 2040 and net zero by 2050. Although it achieved 720...

The industry sector plays a significant role in India's economy, contributing 31% to its GDP. This sector also has various direct and indirect linkages with other sectors, which further drive economic growth and employment. However, for the year 2019, the electricity and heat sector were the top...

Tamil Nadu’s MSMEs are leaders in many industries. However, they need to battle high fluctuating energy and fuel costs as energy demand rises during heatwaves, or when international geopolitics lead to a global energy crisis. Furthermore, increasing global commitments by governments, corporates...

Industries holds a prominent position in the Indian economy, accounting for 31% of the GDP. Industry’s relevance can be identified through various direct and indirect linkages with other sectors, contributing to economic growth and employment. Carbon emissions for India in the year 2019 were...

WRI India invites you to a closed-door session, Roadmap for an ‘Aatmanirbhar’ EV Battery Ecosystem in India. The roundtable discussion will bring together all the stakeholders of the battery ecosystem to explore ways for facilitating the creation of a sustainable, secure and cost-effective...

Empowerment of women is a central theme of India’s G20 Presidency, with the aim of reducing the gender gap in workforce participation by 25% by 2025 and bringing more than 100 million women into the labor force. Uddheshya will bring together gender experts, transport agencies, research...

India has been experiencing severe heat waves over the past few decades, and the summer temperatures are rising every year. As per the India Meteorological Department, Pune, the number of heatwave days in India has increased from 413 over 1981-1990 to 600 over 2011-2020. The rising heat is also...

WRI India, along with CII, is pleased to invite you to a G20 Business 20 (B20) - Think 20 (T20) convening with industry and experts from India and the world to deliberate on the emerging carbon market regime and how carbon markets can be designed to foster credible and sustained industrial...

Every year, millions of people die due to the absence of cooling that could help assuage the worst of deadly heat waves. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD, Pune), the number of heatwave days in India has increased from 413 over 1981-1990 to 600 over 2011-2020. In India, it is also...

India's ambitious goal of transitioning towards clean energy depends heavily on technically and commercially viable options available for storing and retrieving power of different kinds. Like any other technology, it is vital to identify the right storage option for suitable applications. Out of...

India has set itself a target to achieve net zero by 2070. Globally, buildings alone are responsible for more than 40% of the total energy consumption. In India...

The Forum for Decarbonising Transport, a NITI Aayog-led platform for supporting meaningful discourse around policy and practice for transport decarbonization in India, in partnership with WRI India, is organising a workshop to present and discuss the development of different climate models for a...

India has a coastline of over 7600km, which can be explored for the generation of alternate source of renewables such as ocean energy. This can help India meet its renewable energy targets and widen the energy mix. Ocean energy is energy derived from the ocean’s movements or its physical and...

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Tamil Nadu Sustainable Energy Transformation Dialogues (TN-SET Dialogues) is a two-day event led by a...

Across the globe, 15 countries have already announced their official national hydrogen strategies, while several others have announced roadmaps and official statements to establish their domestic hydrogen ecosystem. Although in the past there was significant interest in developing a hydrogen...

Climate action in cities is crucial to achieving long term decarbonization goals and limiting global warming to below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Indian cities are major growth centres with urban population projected to nearly double in the next three decades: by 2050, 877 million people...

The past few years have seen rise of impact investing as an important pillar in funding sustainability or restoration-based start-ups. Creating a social value, impact investing seeks to add value to society as value creation for society and financial returns are equally important for impact...

In today's fast-paced and competitive business environment, staying ahead requires sound strategic planning and creative approaches to respond and adapt to evolving market conditions, connect with customers, and continually innovate to maintain a competitive edge. Join us for this special...

Access to investment is an important growth catalyst for enterprises. Understanding what investors investigate about a company before investing in it is significant when these enterprises seek investments. To accustom entrepreneurs with such due diligence procedures, Karthik Chandrasekar from...

Electric three-wheelers, particularly e-Rickshaws are leading the way for India’s EV revolution. The Indian e-rickshaw market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9% and will touch $5 billion by 2025. Access to affordable finance through innovative business models and financial products could...

In 2020, New Delhi was one of the most polluted capital cities in the world, according to IQ Air. New Delhi is India’s capital and the heart of the National Capital Region, and emissions from transport are one of the biggest factors that impact air quality in the area.

If Delhi must meet...

Climate change is one of the major challenges of our time. Several efforts have been initiated at the global level to combat climate change and its impacts. Many countries have agreed to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and transition to net zero emissions. India has also promised to...

Many land restoration entrepreneurs’ business models rely on effectively engaging with smallholder farmers. It is essential to organize them to participate in the supply chain, and to empower them to participate in land-restoring, sustainable or organic farming and production methods. Other land...

Across the globe, 15 countries have already announced their official national hydrogen strategies, while several others have announced roadmaps and official statements to establish their domestic hydrogen ecosystem. Although in the past there was significant interest in developing a hydrogen...

India had over one million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road at the end of 2021, most of which were electric two and three-wheelers (e-2ws/e-3ws). After a COVID-induced slump, India’s EV sales doubled in 2021 with further gains in the first quarter of 2022– indicating a promising growth...

This year, at Land Accelerator, South Asia; WRI India and Sangam Ventures are supporting 46 restoration entrepreneurs through business creation and growth acceleration process. It is a two-phase program with an initial pack of 6 weekly webinars aimed at building the foundation of these...

MSMEs are the backbone of India’s economy; they employ 110 million workers and generate 29% of India’s GDP. For many MSMEs, addressing their high energy costs is key to their competitiveness and survival. Focusing on their transition to cheaper, clean energy can help accelerate the achievement...

Event Details

• 20th June 2022 | Tiruppur Exporters' Association Hall, Tamil Nadu
• 20th June 2022 | Ernakulam, Kerala
• 22nd June 2022 | Naroda Industrial Association Office, Gujarat | 3:00 PM - 5.30 PM
• 24th June 2022 | Hotel Deventures,
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Customers are what make a product successful! Without customer demand, your innovation holds little to no value. Once you understand this, you need to create a sustainable and scalable business around your customer. A Business Model Canvas will do just that by helping you identify your business...

The Indian automotive industry is the fifth largest in the world and creates nearly 30 million jobs. However, the current transport sector is undergoing a seismic shift as the country moves towards the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to support decarbonization goals. With India’s ambitious...

Solar PV and Wind energy in Tamil Nadu accounts for nearly 45% of the total installed capacity and 20-25% of generation mix. With India announcing an ambitious 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030, utilities at the state level will play a crucial role in managing addition of...

WRI India, in collaboration with Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) and Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), and supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, recently developed the Surat Clean Air Action Plan (SCAP) and the ‘Handbook of Clean Construction Practices.’

Building construction is...

Rajasthan is among the leading renewable energy (RE) states in India - with installed capacity of solar and wind at an impressive 37% of the state's total installed capacity. There is a significant opportunity for the state to achieve a higher renewable energy-based future - one that is...

The adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India is slowly taking a well-defined path of growth, especially in the e-2W and e-3W segments. Batteries form a critical component of EVs, accounting for nearly 30-40% of their total cost. The performance and safety of EVs are also linked with their...

Join us to listen to our five Land Accelerator South Asia alumni sharing their incredible entrepreneurial journey. Tips, strategies and connections have been most instrumental in their companies’ growth and greater impact. Know their stories and learn how an acceleration program like the Land...

Over 36 million children aged 5 and under live in India’s urban areas, many of them in vulnerable conditions. Studies indicate that healthy childhood development is highly affected by a child’s access to a safe and stimulating public realm, including green open spaces and opportunities to play....

Developing strong value chains for forest produce, particularly wood, can provide powerful economic incentives for growing more trees and thus restoring our land ecosystems. This restoration-based economy will not only help in improving livelihoods and incomes for tree growers, but also help in...

Electric bus (e-bus) adoption in India is gaining traction as multiple cities have embarked on the journey of electrifying their bus-based public transport systems in the recent years. This traction is aligned with the recent impetus from the Government of India to aggregate e-bus demand under...

India’s freight sector plays an important role in ensuring speedy, efficient, and economical transport of goods across the country. Today, close to 71% of the freight transported in the country is completed on road. Thus, road freight movement contributes significantly to transport related air...

The WRI’s The Living Lab for Equitable Climate Action, WRI India and grassroots NGO Technology Informatics Design Endeavour (TIDE) have collaborated on a new working paper titled...

During the Conference of the Parties (COP21) developing nations emphasized the need for financial and technical support required to meet the climate goals set by the international community. Efficient mobilization of finance can provide the necessary infrastructure and impetus to the growth of...

At COP26 in Glasgow, India presented a long-term vision to go net-zero by 2070. Such vision would require deep decarbonization from all key economic sectors, especially the building and construction sector as it contributed to roughly 25% to India’s carbon emissions in 2016. Businesses are...

The Government of NCT of Delhi announced the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy in August 2020, with a vision to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the city and to make Delhi, the EV Capital of India. The policy has already undertaken various initiatives and progressive steps to move...

Finding sustainable ways to power the transport system has long been a vital component in tackling the climate crisis globally. When it comes to personal 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler segments, electric vehicles will have a dominant role to play in the coming years. However, as the size of a vehicle...