In recent times, the global conversation surrounding climate change has intensified, highlighting the urgency to address the environmental challenges we face.
The effects of climate change know no boundaries, transcending borders and impacting every individual, community and nation. India ranks third among the top 50 nations most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Cities occupies only two percent of the world’s land area, yet consumer more than two-thirds of the world’s energy and are responsible for more than 70% of global green house gas (GHG) emissions, according to a 2021 World Bank report.
உலகின் பல நாடுகளிலும் துரத்தி அடிக்கப்பட்ட எரிஉலைகள் இந்தியாவில் தலை தூக்குகின்றன. தமிழ்நாட்டில் மற்றும் 57 எரிஉலைகலைத் தொடங்குவதற்கு அரசு முடிவு செய்துள்ளது. இவையெல்லாம் நம் ஊருக்கு வருவதற்கு முன் நாம் அறியவேண்டியவை என்ன? மக்கள் எதிர்கொள்ளும் பேராபத்துக்கள் என்ன?
India’s G20 presidency comes at both opportune and challenging times from an energy transition perspective. India has committed to moving away from its traditional dependence on fossil fuels and embracing renewable energy sources.
As our planet faces the growing threat of climate change, the shift towards renewable energy has become more critical than ever. But how do climate change, energy transition, and human rights intersect?