Jharkhand has long been supporting the country’s energy security and industrial growth. The state is susceptible to climate risks and has economic dependence on fossil-fuel powered ecosystems. The global push and national climate…
Powering Progress: Unlocking Jharkhand’s Renewable & Storage Potential
September 2, 2025
Jharkhand has long been pivotal to powering India’s industrial growth and energy security. Its mineral wealth has powered steel, cement, and electricity generation, shaping India’s economic trajectory. This assessment highlights that Jharkhand possesses…
Jharkhand has witnessed a significant rise in extreme heat events over the past three and a half decades, with heatwaves becoming more frequent and intense between 1990 and 2024. Heat wave mitigation measures…
Transformative Pathways for Climate Resilient Chhattisgarh: Perspectives and the way Forward
December 10, 2024
Chhattisgarh plays a crucial role in India’s energy sector, but it also faces serious climate challenges that put its communities and economy at risk. As one of the most climate-vulnerable states in the…
Background The eastern states of India, including Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, rich in mineral resources and historically significant contributors to India’s energy and industrial sectors, now face the complex task of…
Background Critical minerals are essential elements that are crucial for various technologies and industries, yet are vulnerable to supply chain disruptions. Understanding their significance involves assessing geopolitical risks, technological innovations, and sustainable extraction…
Sustainable Transition for Future-Ready Jharkhand
February 15, 2024
Background As the world grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and energy security, a collective resolution is imperative to address them. With an aim to exchange learnings for championing climate resilient…
Facilitating Decarbonisation in Jharkhand
December 5, 2023
Background The conference “Facilitating Decarbonisation in Jharkhand” marked a significant stride towards understanding and addressing the challenges of reducing carbon emissions, from various economic sectors. With a focus on the unique environmental and…
Understanding Low Carbon Development Pathways
October 18, 2023
Background
Low carbon development is imperative for climate resilience in India and particularly crucial in Jharkhand, a state endowed with abundant natural resources. Jharkhand's transition to a low carbon economy is vital to…
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
September 6, 2023
Background
Air pollution is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, affecting not only human health but also exerting a profound impact on the climate, the economy, and the overall environment.…
Background
Jharkhand, known for its abundance of minerals and industries, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In order to forge a path towards a low-carbon future by achieving national climate…
World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought
June 17, 2023
Background
Jharkhand is one of the most vulnerable climate regions of India, where about 14 districts are sensitive to climate impacts. Desertification in Jharkhand is creating environmental, economical and social problems in myriad…
Decarbonising the Sponge-Iron Industries in Jharkhand
June 15, 2023
Background
Jharkhand is one of the most climate-vulnerable states in India. This situation compels Jharkhand to strategize the path towards climate adaptation and mitigation. In this regard, Jharkhand assumes a pivotal role in…
Decarbonising the Power Sector in Jharkhand
June 14, 2023
Background
Given Jharkhand’s status as the most climate-vulnerable state in India and its heavy reliance on coal- based thermal power consumption, it presents an intriguing opportunity to showcase pathways for decarbonising India and…
Sustainable Just Transition in Chatra
May 31, 2023
Background
Chatra is a district in the state of Jharkhand that covers 4.71% of the state's geographical area1 and is home to a population of 10.4 Lakhs2. The district falls under the Aspirational…
Background
With abundant mineral resources, such as coal and iron ore, Jharkhand has been a key player in steel production in India. Since the focus has now shifted towards decarbonization in the net-zero…
Air Pollution Emission Inventory- Report Launch
April 10, 2023
Background
Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB), Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED) and Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) jointly released the emission inventory related to air pollution scenario of…
Collaborating efforts towards clean air
March 28, 2023
Background
Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED) and Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) collaborated to organize a two-day conference on 'Converging best practices and collaborating efforts towards clean air’ on March 27 and…
Enabling Energy Transition for a Future-Ready Jharkhand
February 23, 2023
Background
The year 2022 was a watershed moment for India's renewable energy sector, and it boded well for the country's move to clean transition. This is despite the uncertain times, unexpected weather, such…
Sustainable Just Transition in Jharkhand: Media’s Role & Perspectives
February 22, 2023
Media plays a crucial role in creating public awareness on pressing issues of society. With ground- zero reporting, captivating human interest feature stories and consistent coverage, it usually foregrounds the informed public deliberation…