Workshop on Development of Decarbonisation Strategies and Pathways Towards Carbon Neutral Kerala by 2050
9th February 2024 | Tagore Theatre, Thiruvananthapuram Vasudha Foundation organised a workshop on “Development of Decarbonisation Strategies and Pathways towards Carbon Neutral Kerala by 2050” at the First International Energy Festival of Kerala hosted by the Energy Management Centre, Govt. of Kerala, on 9th February, 2024, at Tagore Theatre, Thiruvananthapuram. The workshop was organised in
MoreDevelopment of Decarbonisation Strategies in Odisha- Achieving Net Zero
31st January 2024 | Hotel New Marrion, Bhubaneswar Vasudha Foundation and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Odisha State Council jointly organised a national conference on ‘Development of Decarbonisation Strategies in Odisha- Achieving Net Zero’ on Wednesday, 31st January 2024, at Hotel New Marrion, Bhubaneswar. The national conference was organised to seek stakeholder perspectives and
MoreDevelopment of Decarbonisation Strategies in the Indian States
24th January 2024 | Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi Vasudha Foundation organised a workshop on ‘Development of Decarbonisation Strategies in the Indian States’ on Wednesday, 24th January 2024, at Magnolia Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The workshop was attended by key participants from the Government of India, industries, academia, civil societies, and think tanks.
MoreWorkshop on ‘Development of Decarbonisation Strategies in Tamil Nadu’
17th October, 2023 | Taj Club House, Chennai Vasudha Foundation in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC) has successfully organised a workshop on ‘Development of Decarbonisation Strategies in Tamil Nadu’ on Friday, 17th November 2023, at Taj Club House, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The workshop was attended by key participants from the Government
MoreStakeholder Consultation for the Development of Chitrakoot District Climate Action Plan
28th October, 2023 | Hotel Bindiram, Chitrakoot Vasudha Foundation and Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of Uttar Pradesh hosted a Stakeholder Consultation for the development of Chitrakoot District Climate Action Plan, on 28th October, 2023 at Hotel Bindiram, Chitrakoot. The workshop was organized as a part of the initiative to develop District Climate Action Plans
MoreStakeholder Workshop on ‘Development of Decarbonisation Strategies in the Indian States’
Vasudha Foundation in collaboration with the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) and The Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC) successfully organised a workshop on ‘Development of Decarbonisation Strategies in the Indian States’ on Friday, 29th September 2023, at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The workshop had key participants from the Government of Gujarat and the Government of
MoreLaunch of India Climate and Energy Dashboard (ICED)
NITI Aayog and Vasudha Foundation released the India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0 on 20 July 2023, in New Delhi. ICED is the country’s one-stop platform for near real-time data on the energy sector, climate, and related economic datasets based on government-published sources. With the launch of ICED, India has taken a firm step toward data abundance.
MoreRegional Convening of the Deep Electrification Forum, Lucknow, India
About the Forum Convening The regional convening was organised by Vasudha Foundation with support from SED Fund on May 30, 2023, in Lucknow with an objective to deep dive into the emission reduction of the cooking sector in India. The desired outcome of this regional Forum convening was to build the discourse around the challenges,
MoreRegional Convening of the Deep Electrification Forum, Pune, India
About the Forum Convening The regional convening was organised by Vasudha Foundation with support from SED Fund on May 19, 2023, in Pune with an objective to deep dive into the emission reduction of transport sub-sectors (aviation, marine & road) through deep electrification pathways. The desired outcome of this regional Forum convening was to build
MoreRegional Convening of the Deep Electrification Forum, Chennai, India
About the Forum Convening The regional convening was organised by Vasudha Foundation with support from SED Fund on April 18, 2023, in Chennai with an objective to deep dive into two sub-sectors – road transport and cooking through deep electrification pathways. The desired outcome of this regional Forum convening was to build the discourse around
MoreUpcoming Event: Pune Convening of the Deep Electrification Forum – Transport Sector Deep Dive
According to the NDC and net zero by 2070, deep electrification is increasingly seen as a priority area to achieve sustainable economic growth. Electrifying transport end use has been further supported by the Government of India’s ‘Go Electric’ and ‘Mission LiFE’ campaigns, highlighting India’s unwavering commitment to a low-carbon future. The transport sector deep dive
MoreWorkshop on Developing Action Plans for Climate Smart Gram Panchayats in UP
2nd March, 2023 | Vasudha Foundation Office, New Delhi Vasudha Foundation and Gorakhpur Environmental Action Group (GEAG) hosted a Workshop on Developing Action Plans for Climate Smart Gram Panchayats in UP, on March 02, 2023 at Vasudha Foundation, New Delhi. The workshop was organized as a part of the initiative by the Department of Environment,
MoreC20 dialogues from the CSO’s of G20 member countries on Net Zero Targets
Workshop on ‘Technology Integration, Finance and Adoption Strategies for Addressing Net Zero Emissions Management’ Vasudha Foundation, in collaboration with Amrita University Vishwa Vidyapeetham and the Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) with support from Germanwatch organized a workshop on ‘Technology Integration, Finance and Adoption Strategies for Addressing Net Zero Emissions Management’ on 8th February, 2023
MoreNational Convening: Launch of Deep Electrification Forum
About the Forum Convening Vasudha Foundation with support from SED Fund launched the Deep Electrification Forum to deliberate and develop the policy discourse on deep electrification for the Indian economy. The forum convening was held on 20th January 2023 at India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi. The Forum provided an opportunity for delegates from government,
MoreEVENT | Stakeholder Consultation to Examine International Green Finance Flows for Renewable Energy Projects in India
Vasudha in partnership with Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) and Germanwatch organised a Stakeholder Consultation to Examine International Green Finance Flows for Renewable Energy Projects in India on September 15, 2022 at the Casuarina Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The introductory session saw remarks given by eminent speakers included Mr D V Giri,
MoreEVENT | Stakeholder Consultation on India’s Just Transition Pathways
Vasudha Foundation, in partnership with GermanWatch, hosted a stakeholder consultation on India’s Just Transition Pathways on September 15, 2022, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. This was one amongst a series of meetings that aims to brainstorm and discuss issues that could be brought up at the G20 meetings with the intent to scale up
MoreWEBINAR | Launch of IWTMA Data Repository and Vasudha’s Briefing Paper on Strategies to Vitalise the Repowering of Wind Power Projects in India
Vasudha in collaboration with the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) hosted a webinar to launch IWTMA’s Data Repository and a Briefing Paper on Strategies to Vitalise the Repowering of Wind Power Projects in India by Vasudha. Speakers included Dilip Nigam, Advisor, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, V Subramanian, Former
MoreWEBINAR | Launch of Vol 5 of India’s Power Outlook Series & Uttar Pradesh Briefing Paper
Vasudha hosted a webinar to launch Volume 5 of its India Power Outlook Series and a Briefing Paper that assesses Uttar Pradesh’s electricity value chain on March 9, 2022. Speakers included Ulka Kelkar, Director, Climate, WRI India, Ashwini K Swain, Fellow, Centre of Policy Research, Jyoti Gulia, Founder, JMK Research & Analytics, Urmi Goswami, Assistant
MoreVasudha Power Portal Merges with NITI’s Aayog’s India Climate Energy Dashboard
Vasudha Foundation recently entered into a collaboration with NITI Aayog to design and build the third phase of India Climate Energy Dashboard. Going forward Vasudha’s Power Portal (vasudhapower.in) will be merged with NITI Aayog’s India Climate and Energy Dashboard. Vasudha is grateful to Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), SED Fund and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation
MoreLaunch of the Climate Change Action Plans of Ahmedabad & Rajkot Districts
The Climate Change and Environment Action Plans (CCEAPs) of Ahmedabad and Rajkot districts were launched by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel during the event ‘Building a Climate-Resilient Gujarat’ organized by the Climate Change Department of Government of Gujarat in Ahmedabad on February 21, 2022. The CCEAPs have been developed by Vasudha Foundation in
MoreLaunch of the ‘Climate Change and Environment Action Plans’ of Bhopal and Indore Districts
On January 14, 2022, Vasudha Foundation in collaboration with the State Knowledge Management Centre on Climate Change (SKMCCC) of EPCO, Government of Madhya Pradesh and with support from Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation launched the “Climate Change and Environment Action Plans” of Bhopal and Indore districts. The Action Plan takes into account the district level baseline
MoreVirtual meeting with the Hon’ble Environment Minister of Maharashtra, Shri. Aaditya Thackeray
Vasudha Foundation had the honour of presenting the Climate Change and Environment Action Plan (CCEAP) of Nagpur district to the Hon’ble Environment Minister of Maharashtra, Shri. Aaditya Thackeray along with the Member Secretary of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Shri A.A. Shingare, and the District Collector of Nagpur Smt. R. Vimala, IAS. The minister appreciated the
MoreUpcoming: WINDERGY INDIA 2022
WIND POWER FOREVER 4th International Trade Fair & Conference 27- 29 April 2022 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
MoreMeetings on Climate Change & Environment Action Plan of Pune and Nagpur Districts
Vasudha Foundation with support from Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation has developed Climate Change and Environment Action Plans (CCEAPs) for multiple districts of India, including Pune and Nagpur. As the project entered its final stage, the team conducted brief in-person meetings in Pune with the district collector, Dr. Rajesh Deshmukh, IAS and the Additional Commissioner of
MoreWebinar – Making Data Available and Accessible
The launch of the Version 2.0 of the Vasudha Power Info Hub and release of the Volume IV of the India’s Power Outlook Series was hosted by Vasudha Foundation on Friday, 22nd October, 2021. We would like to thank Shri Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog for his presence and giving the keynote address at the webinar.
MoreDistrict Level Inter-Departmental Consultations at Ahmedabad and Rajkot
•To further refine the Climate Change and Environment Action Plans (CCEAP), Vasudha Foundation has been organizing a number of stakeholder consultations in the project districts. •Two of the latest district level inter-departmental consultations were held in Ahmedabad (March 16, 2021) and Rajkot (July 30, 2021). •Both these meetings were chaired by the respective District Collectors
MoreWebinar | Power Sector Transition Towards a Sustainable Energy Future
Virtual Launch of Vasudha’s Power Portal and India’s Power Outlook Series Followed by a Panel Discussion on Power Sector Transition Towards a Sustainable Energy Future, was hosted by Vasudha Foundation with support from Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF) and the SED Fund.
MoreStakeholder Consultation on District Climate Change & Environment Action Plans of Ahmedabad & Rajkot
December 23, 2020; Hyatt Regency, Ahmedabad Vasudha Foundation with support from Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation is working to develop District Climate Change & Environment Action Plan (DCEAP) for multiple districts of India (namely: Bhopal, Indore, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Nagpur & Pune).
MoreWebinar on Green and Resilient Recovery in India
Vasudha Foundation, German Watch and WRI jointly organised a webinar, titled “Green and Resilient India” on 17th December, 2020. It started off with brief presentations from the Vasudha Team, followed by Dr. Nambi, Director, Resilience Practice, WRI and Rixa from GW. The presentations were followed by a wonderful panel consisting of Shri. V Subramanian,
MoreWebinar on India’s Power Sector – the journey till date and going forward
The India Power Sector has been constantly evolving and rapidly transitioning over the last few years, with several new developments in its policies, regulations and programmes. Planning, implementation and monitoring of power sector operations have become complex and necessitate strong data analytics. The Government of India has been significantly striving towards data availability
MoreEnergy-Water Nexus Workshop and Report Release
Vasudha Foundation in partnership with Heinrich Boll Stiftung conducted a workshop on the Energy-Water Nexus on Friday, 30th November 2018. Vasudha Foundation presented findings on the water and coal power linkages of India and unveiled its new report, titled “Energy-Water Nexus: A study on Water and Coal Power Linkages in India”. This was followed by presentations on communities’ perspective
MoreTowards A Pan-India Platform for Strengthening Action on Climate, Environment, And Development
Vasudha Foundation organized a two-day workshop on 26th and 27th July 2018 in Delhi, ‘Towards A PAN India Platform for Strengthening Action on Climate, Environment and Development’, supported by OAK Foundation. The workshop was conducted with the objective to integrate Climate Change and Environment into Development – Bringing together common voices in India.
MoreLong-Term, Sustainable Strategies for Ensuring the Transition to a Net-Zero Future
The COP23 side event, was organised jointly by The Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group, The B Team and Vasudha Foundation, to discuss the importance and implications of long-term plans and how businesses, through these plans, can contribute to just and sustainable transition to a zero-carbon future. The discussions show case what is possible,
MoreNew Development Bank – Civil Society Meeting, Shanghai
Over 30 civil society representatives from BRICS countries and others came together to meet with the senior management and other relevant staff of the New Development Bank (NDB) on the 25-26th of October, 2017 in Shanghai. The NDB’s President K.V. Kamath and Vice-Presidents Vladimir Kazbekov, Xian Zhu, and Leslie Maasdorp interacted with the group on
MoreCSO Panel Discussion on ‘Enhancing Mitigation Ambition in Developing Countries’ at the World Bank Annual Meetings 2017
Vasudha Foundation organised a panel discussion on “Enhancing Mitigation Ambition in Developing Countries”, at the Civil Society Policy Forum at the World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, 11th October 2017. The interactive discussion moderated by Mr Srinivas Krishnaswamy, Chief Executive Officer, Vasudha Foundation, aimed to understand the mitigation targets and ambitions in
MoreGHG Platform India- National and Sub-National GHG Emissions Estimates 2005-2013
Vasudha Foundation as secretariat of GHG Platform India organized an event on Thrusday, 28th September 2017 in New Delhi. The platform presented the results and findings of its second phase of estimating GHG emissions at the national and state level from 2005 to 2013. The event was well attended with over 55 participants registering. The
MoreRoundtable Consultation of “GHG Emission Estimations Experts”
Vasudha Foundation on behalf of GHG Platform India organised a roundtable consultation in India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 6th April’ 17. The meeting was intended to get inputs and recommendations from experts in the field of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Land-use and Land-use change, Energy, Industry, and the Waste sector on methodology approaches and
MoreMulti Stakeholder Meeting on Working Towards Channeling Public Finance Towards Clean Energy Access Between India and Africa
The multi-stakeholder meeting was a Joint Initiative by Vasudha Foundation and Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) with support from Mott Foundation. The meeting was held on 19th-21st, May 2017 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat timed with the Annual General Meeting of the African Development Bank. The meeting between various stakeholders from India and Africa was
MoreMulti-Stakeholder Dialogue and Strategic Meeting on “Engaging with New Development Bank”
Vasudha Foundation with support from Oxfam India organized a Multi stakeholder dialogue and strategy meeting on ‘Engaging with the New Development Bank’ on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017, at Vivanta by Taj, New Delhi. The roundtable dialogue commenced with a welcome note from Mr. Srinivas Krishnaswamy, CEO, Vasudha Foundation and Ms. Ranu Bhogal, Director – Policy,
MoreRoundtable consultation on the “Potential Role of Civil Society in Strengthening India’s Preparedness to Address Climate Change and meet its obligation under the Paris Agreement”
Vasudha Foundation organized a Roundtable consultation on 10th February, 2017 at Taj Vivanta Hotel, New Delhi to discuss the “Potential Role of Civil Society in Strengthening India’s Preparedness to Address Climate Change and meet its obligation under the Paris Agreement“. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the role, opportunities, and challenges facing civil society
MoreRound Table Discussion- Policy framework and Preparedness for Implementing Measures to Effectively Deal with Climate Change – An Analysis of Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Vasudha Foundation organised a round table discussion on 16th December 2016 at Vasudha Foundation Meeting Hall, to discuss the final outcomes of the study report done by Foundation- Policy framework and Preparedness for Implementing Measures to Effectively Deal with Climate Change- An Analysis of four states in India- Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The
MoreSustainable and Climate Resilient-Resources and Actions
Two workshops were organised by under the “Sustainable and Climate Resilient Cities (Gurgaon/Puri) – Resources and Actions” project in the months October and November, 2016. It is a joint project of GermanWatch, Vasudha Foundation, WEFT Research LLP, Gurgaon and with Support from Climate and Development Knowledge Network. The overall objective of the project is to
More“Sustainable and Climate Resilient Cities (Gurgaon/Puri) – Resources and Actions
“Sustainable and Climate Resilient Cities (Gurgaon/Puri) – Resources and Actions” is a project supported by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN). As a part of which, Vasudha Foundation and German Watch organized workshops in Gurgaon and Puri, in collaboration with Water Energy Food Transitions (WEFT) Research and Practical Action, respectively. The overall objective of
More“Fulfilling the Paris Agreement: Pathways to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment in Developing Countries”, CSO Panel discussion at the World Bank Spring Meetings 2016
Vasudha Foundation organised a panel discussion on “Fulfilling the Paris Agreement: Pathways to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment in Developing Countries, at the Civil Society Policy Forum at the World Bank Spring Meetings, on Friday, 15th April 2016. The interactive discussion moderated by Mr. Srinivas Krishnaswamy, Chief Executive Officer, Vasudha Foundation, aimed to understand some of
MoreInformal Briefing on Paris Agreement and its Implications
Vasudha Foundation in collaboration with Council on Energy, Environment & Water (CEEW) and Indian Renewable Energy Federation (IREF) organised an informal briefing meet on Paris Agreement and its implications in India on 23rd December 2015 in New Delhi. The meeting focused on unpacking the Paris Agreement and analysing the key features of the agreement, followed
MoreLetter from People of India to COP21 and Friends in the Developed World
Dear Friends, You don’t know us. You may not even have heard of us. We speak a different language but we are sure you will understand us. We can’t write; we are illiterate. We are poor. We live in far off places. There’s no light in our village. We use firewood to cook. We have
MorePress Meet: India’s Climate Change Perspectives and Priorities
Vasudha Foundation in collaboration with Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) on 22nd September 2015 convened a meeting with the press in New Delhi to decode the current process under the UNFCCC for countries to propose their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC). Explaining the key objectives, Dr. Arunabha Ghosh (CEO, Council on Energy, Environment
MorePanel discussion on “Scaling up Renewable Solutions in Developing Economies” at the World Bank Spring Meeting, Civil Society Policy Forum, Washington DC, Friday, 17th April 2015
Vasudha Foundation organized a panel discussion on the theme of “Basket of Options for Scaling up Renewable Energy in Fast Developing Economies such as India”, at the Civil Society Policy Forum at the side lines of the World Bank Spring Meetings, on Friday, 17th April 2015. The panel discussion had a interesting line up of discussants. Mr. Srinivas Krishnaswamy, Chief Executive Officer, Vasudha Foundation, made a brief presentation on “Development Deficit” in a number of developing economies, by giving example of the ground realities in India. He highlighted the opportunities for countries to opt for low carbon pathways and making the case that low carbon pathways could potentially ensure inclusive growth and poverty alleviation as against the traditional and hitherto followed development policy and pathways.
MoreTechnical Workshop on GHG Emission Estimation: Exploring the SEEG Framework for India
Vasudha Foundation in collaboration with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, OAK Foundation and Environmental Defense Fund organised a Technical Workshop on exploring the ‘Systems for Estimation of GHG Emissions (SEEG)’ Framework for India. The event was held on 9th April 2015 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Mr. Tasso Azevedo, Coordinator, SEEG Brazil, gave an insight
MoreRound Table Meeting on “Equitable Access to Sustainable Development, 5th December 2012 at Doha
This meeting aimed to explore the meaning of “equitable access to sustainable development” in the context of urgency based on climate science, and what actions and solutions are required to save both planet and the sustainable development rights of the poor. Exploring ways to break “South-North” trust deficit amongst civil society groups and movements on
MoreSouthern Civil Society Perspectives
Southern civil society perspectives on the World Bank energy strategy review Between May and September the four southern partners in the project carried out various activities to consult with their national civil society networks on the World Bank energy strategy review. The outcome of these meetings was a civil society position paper from each country.
More2nd CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON RENEWABLE ENERGY
Vasudha Foundation and Samvad, Ranchi in association with then Paryavaran Chetna Kendra, Potka jointly organised the 2nd two-day capacity building workshop: Harnessing Renewable Energy: Opportunities and Challenges at Potka, East Singhbhum in Jharkhand on 16-17 April, 2011 for grassroot NGOs and development activists. View Document
MoreCapacity Building Workshop on Renewable Energy
Vasudha Foundation and Samvad Ranchi jointly organised a two-day capacity building workshop, Harnessing Renewable Energy: Opportunities and Challenges at Jagasidhpur, Jharkhand on 28-29 March, 2011 for grassroot NGOs and development activists. View Document
MoreLALPUR’S TRYST WITH BIOGAS
Translating ideas to reality Demo bio-gas plants being installed by Vasudha Foundation in Lalpur village in Jharkhand for the training and orientation of village women before a community model plant is put in place to cater to the cooking fuel need of around 25 households. Funded by the Christian Aid, this programme is being implemented
MoreSikkim STATE Climate Action Plan in the making
Brainstorming workshop Brainstorming workshop of the energy working group before the finalisation of of the Sikkim State Climate Action Plan in Progress on 17th February, 2011; In Sikkim Renewable Energy Agency (SREDA) conference hall, nodal officers from the Energy department, Urban Development Department, PHED and Irrigation Department, Transport department and SREDA joined Vasudha Foundation’s Srinivas
MoreLow carbon options ensuring energy security for India
THE OFFICIAL SIDE EVENT IN THE DELHI INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE (DIREC) AND EXHIBITION, 2010 New Delhi, 29th October 2010, The Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference was held between the 27th and29th October 2010at the International Exhibition Grounds, Greater Noida in the National Capital Region of Delhi. The event attracted over 13000 participants from across
MoreENERGY FOR OUR COMMON FUTURE
INDIAN CIVIL SOCIETY PERSPECTIVE ON WORLD BANK ENERGY STRATEGY The Energy for Our Common Future project brings together responses and alternative approaches to the World Bank energy strategy. This Indian perspective distils the position of 30 civil society organizations that came from across India to meet in New Delhi on 28 July 2010. It highlights
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