At COP26 this past November, governments from more than 200 nations converged in Glasgow to chart a path to a more sustainable and equitable future. The world is watching to see how India, South Africa, and other nations that made major new commitments will deliver on those promises, and what specific steps they will take to reduce emissions and accelerate just energy transitions.
For its part, India announced some significant goals for 2030, including a pledge to reduce its total projected carbon emissions by one billion tons and meet half its energy requirements with renewable fuels. India also declared its ambitious net-zero goal for 2070, as part of its “five elixirs” to combat the global climate crisis. As India and other emerging economies grow, the demand for reliable…
Equitable and clean energy access is the key to a sustainable future
