It is crucial that we adopt and transition to deep decarbonising technologies in order to move towards climate resilient and low carbon-emission pathways. At CSTEP, our focus is on identifying and assessing the viability of implementing technology solutions, preparing greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and State Action Plans for Climate Change (SAPCC), and designing monitoring and evaluating frameworks for mitigation action.
Senior Research Scientist
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to work on technology assessments. As a Senior Research Scientist, you will be responsible for assessing and evaluating current and emerging technologies in energy, climate, and sustainability domains.
Responsibilities
Research
PRESS RELEASE: New report asks important questions as India develops net-zero strategy
As we inch closer to another global climate summit, COP27, climate projection models will once again be thrust into the limelight as they play an important role in devising net-zero strategies. However, assumptions and estimates for India’s ‘net zero by 2070’ target need to be reviewed carefully given the deep uncertainties involved. There is no correct pathway to net-zero emissions.
Tackling technology transfer
Call for action on climate finance, international technology transfer, and capacity building is India’s central agenda at COP 27 and has been our focus at past COPs as well. So far, there is some information and discussion and certain action points on climate finance; however, there is little clarity with respect to technology transfer mechanisms and capacity building.
No silver bullet: Essays on India’s net-zero transition
India announced its net-zero target for the year 2070. Long-term projection models are expected to play an important role in developing India’s strategies to achieve this target. However, developing such long-term strategies is a very complex and challenging task because of the uncertainties involved in looking at such long-time horizons.
Realising Net-Zero 2070
Post the NDC commitments under the Paris Agreement in 2015, India has been promoting RE, but the increase in non-fossil-fuel-based electricity generation between 2015 and 2020 has been only 3.2%.
Up-to-date Emission Inventories Will Guide India on Climate Goals
The recent Leaders’ Summit has signaled a strong comeback by the United States into the climate fold. Other major economies like Canada and Japan too have ramped up their climate targets, indicating a global thrust towards emissions reduction. With this build-up of momentum, India will also be pushed to revise its climate commitments. Given the ongoing efforts to revive the economy damaged by the pandemic, this is an opportune time for India to both take stock of its emissions and devise new pathways for a sustainable future.
The Role of Carbon Capture and Storage in India’s ‘Hard To Abate’ Industries
Carbon dioxide levels have hit a record high yet again despite the slowdown caused by the coronavirus lockdowns globally. Based on estimates by the GHG platform, heavy industries comprising cement, steel, chemicals, and aluminium and heavy-duty transport such as shipping, trucking, and aviation are responsible for more than a third of the carbon dioxide emissions in India.
Lack of green recovery puts environment in the red
The Union Budget 2021-22 is clearly a plan to bolster the nation's financial stability that has been down in the doldrums due to the pandemic. But, can the recovery plan, announced on the heels of India being ranked seventh on the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, lead to a resilient and regenerative economy?