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Featured Research
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Shining a Light on Electricity Governance
Since the 1990’s, international financial institutions have urged developing countries to liberalize the electricity sector in their countries to bring financial solvency to the sector.
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Robust, Recognizable, and Legitimate
A significant proportion of global energy use takes place within our homes. The appliances we rely on to wash our dishes, refrigerate our food, clean our clothes, and cool and heat our homes account for nearly 14 percent of global energy consumption.
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Scaling Success
As climate change threatens India’s food security, adaptation in the agriculture sector is becoming increasingly important. However, for too long, adaptation has been characterized by individual efforts and by small, time-bound pilot projects.
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Pathways to decarbonize India’s transport sector: Scenario analysis using the Energy Policy Simulator
by and -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...
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Applying a data-driven approach to assess greenhouse gas mitigation potential in urban India: Learnings from Surat, Ujjain, and Indore
by , , , and -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...
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India Forum for Nature-based Solutions: Annual Summit
by , , and -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...
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Scaling up small wind turbines in India: Barriers and options for the way forward
by , and -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...
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Electric-Tractor Manufacturing and Adoption in India
by , , and -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...
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Open E-Bus Blueprint
by , , , , , , and -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...
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Creating Holistic and Skilled Enterprises for a Smooth and Just Transition to Electric Vehicles
by , and -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...
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Catalyzing actions to reduce food loss and food waste in Maharashtra
by -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...
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Catalyzing actions to reduce food loss and food waste in Madhya Pradesh
by -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...
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Measuring and monitoring tree cover and plant canopy height in Pune city, India
by , , and -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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Dialogue on Strategies to Reduce Food Waste in Indore City
by and -India, a leading producer of various food commodities, faces a significant challenge with food waste. The increasing quantities of food waste have profound environmental, social, and economic consequences, necessitating immediate actions, revised practices, and policy reforms to curb its sources...
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Tomato Trail: Tracking Food Loss and Food Waste in Madhya Pradesh
by , and -This working paper presents insights on food loss and food waste (FLFW) in the tomato supply chain in Madhya Pradesh. The latest estimates from a study undertaken by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) indicate that fruits and vegetables incur highest postharvest losses in India....
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Assessing Financing Challenges for Implementing the Large-scale Electric Bus Program in India
by , and -India plans to deploy 50,000-60,000 e-buses in the coming years. As e-bus deployment is a capital-intensive exercise, effective and innovative financing pathways become critical for scaling up India’s e-bus ambitions successfully.
This working paper aims to understand the early-stage...
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Jobs near metro rail transit in Bengaluru: Enabling an accessible and productive city
Bengaluru's public transportation system is struggling to keep up with the city's growing employment opportunities and urban expansion, and severe traffic congestion is hurting workforce productivity, livability and competitiveness. This paper highlights the critical need for integrated...by , , , , and -
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Madhya Pradesh sustainable agriculture program: Learning and planning workshop
by , and -The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative by the Food and Land Use Coalition India (FOLU India) aims to build evidence for the large-scale implementation of sustainable agriculture in India. As part of this initiative, FOLU India, along with WRI India, has joined hands with the Farmer Welfare and...
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Battery Circularity for Raw Material Security in India
by , , and -The global demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is expected to increase because of the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy. Therefore, effective integration of circularity in the supply chain of LIBs is crucial to secure critical minerals, decrease primary mining...
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Restoration Policy Dialogues 2023
by , and -The Government of India has demonstrated its strong commitment to restoration by pledging to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land through its Bonn Challenge and Land Degradation Neutrality targets. As part of its nationally determined contributions and the Net Zero by 2070 commitment, it...
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Building an Ecosystem for Gender-Responsive and Climate-Resilient MSMEs in India
by , , and -After agriculture, MSME is the principal sector employing female labor force in India. Despite commitments and policies that seek to improve women’s representation in MSMEs, currently only 20.37% MSMEs are owned and operated by women, and they form about 24% of the total MSME workforce.
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Roadmap for Alternative Batteries and Financing Ecosystem for E-Rickshaws in India
by , and -Electric three-wheelers, particularly electric rickshaws, are a crucial mode of affordable and shared mobility in Indian cities, serving over 3 million people in their daily commutes. They are popular both in urban centers and remote areas, providing essential connectivity between small towns...
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Maintenance Models for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Public Spaces for Mumbai’s Vulnerable Neighborhoods
by , and -‘The proceedings summarize the reflections of stakeholders from a workshop hosted in October 2023 by WRI India in partnership with the Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA). The intention of the workshop was to explore collaborative maintenance models for the ecological restoration of...
