Session 4: Pathways to Net Zero & Just Transition

The Celestial Earth marked its 12th Year Foundation Day on 9th January 2025 in New Delhi with a Conference on "Pathways to Resilience: Climate Adaptation & Nature-Based Solutions."

Session 4: Pathways to Net Zero & Just Transition, moderated by Smt. Ritu Mathur (TERI), brought together experts:

• Dr. Anindya Bhattacharya (Celestial Earth)
• Shri. Vijay Menghani (CEA, MOP, GOI)
• Shri. Sitesh Barche (NTPC)

Key discussions revolved around India’s energy transition, with a strong focus on green hydrogen initiatives. Highlights included:

• ₹1000 crore allocated for green hydrogen projects.
• India's ambitious hydrogen production targets.
• Challenges in implementing green hydrogen technologies.
• The evolving role of thermal power in meeting energy demands.
• Financing adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate resilience.

Actionable outcomes included:

• Ministry of Power to investigate bidding delays (timeline: 3 months).
• Clarification of bidders' requirements by relevant ministries (timeline: 3 months).

This session underscored the need for innovation, policy alignment, and financing to achieve a just and sustainable energy transition.

YouTube video link of the session : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLE5M_sYuYY