Develop integrated models across key sectors to identify strategies that reduce emissions and balance sustainable development, supporting India’s transition to a low-carbon, secure, and climate-resilient future
Group Lead
Ramya Natarajan
Our Impact
Modelling India’s Path to Sustainable Development and Climate Action
The group creates advanced simulation tools like SAFARI to explore interactions between energy, emissions, and resource use across sectors. Our work supports policymakers in balancing development goals with climate action, enabling data-driven strategies for India’s sustainable and low-carbon future.
Contribution to the Grand Challenges
The Climate Change Mitigation group advances the energy transition by developing integrated models like SAFARI. This tool simulates interactions across sectors—transport, industry, agriculture, and more—to evaluate energy, emissions, and resource use. By analysing trade-offs between development goals and climate action, SAFARI helps policymakers design balanced, low-carbon pathways, mapping the way forward for India’s Sustainable and Secure Future. It supports scenario-building to align India’s long-term strategy with the Paris Agreement, ensuring sustainable growth while minimising environmental impact. The group’s work addresses cross-sector challenges, enabling evidence-based decisions that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable practices for a secure, climate-resilient future.
