Indian Climate Leadership: Chennai edition
In partnership with Environmental Defense India Foundation (EDIF), IndiaSpend and Global Order curated a series of four roundtables and convenings focusing on various aspects of environment and climate sustainability. This series of roundtables included experts from research, academia, think tanks, finance, policy and government, entrepreneurs and businesses, and civil society organizations among others.
The Chennai edition of Indian Climate Leadership focused on emerging technologies in the automotive sectors, energy solutions, fuel choices, and innovation in energy transitions.
In the pursuit of achieving net-zero emissions, a delicate balance must be struck between fostering economic growth and implementing effective reductions in emissions. This requires innovative ideation, particularly in sectors that serve as critical contributors to carbon footprints. By identifying and implementing strategic solutions in these sectors, we can chart a course towards sustainable development, ensuring that economic prosperity aligns harmoniously with environmental responsibility on the path to net zero.
Speakers
Vish Sahasranamam
Co Founder & CEO, Forge Innovation & Ventures
Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala
Head, IITM Incubation Cell & Rural Technology & Business Incubator
Pradeep Thangappan
COO, Aerostrovilos
Manish Chourasia
Managing Director, Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd
Kartik Kumar
R&D Director, Saint Gobain Research India
Dr. Shankar Venugopal
Vice President, Mahindra & Mahindra
Deepa Sathiaram
Executive Director, En3 Sustainability
Bruno Nguyen
Deputy Consul General of France
Anuradha Ramachandran
Managing Partner, TVS Capital
Agenda
Opening address
Introduction to the Indian Climate Leadership and EDIF
Fireside chat
With Prof. A Jhunjhunwala, President of IIT Madras research and incubation cell. Discussion on the transformative potential of cleantech innovations in bridging the gap between climate action and economic growth.
Panel discussion
Role of the private sector in India’s decarbonisation agenda. Integrating decarbonisation into corporate R&D frameworks and targets.
Panel discussion
Directing venture capital and private equity money towards enterprises/innovations that reduce carbon emissions and which drive India’s decarbonization agenda.
