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Transforming India's Climate Finance through Sector-Specific Financial Institutions Part 3
This final blog in our series on “Transforming India’s Climate Finance Landscape” spotlights a bold opportunity: establishing a Green and Transition Finance (GTF) Window within key state-owned FIs. Building on their legacy in the power sector, this initiative could unlock targeted capital flows for emissions reduction and clean tech adoption in hard-to-abate sectors. As India advances toward its net-zero targets, the GTF Window offers a critical pathway to scale green and transition finance, derisk projects, and attract global investment.
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Transforming India's Climate Finance through Sector-Specific Financial Institutions Part 2
India’s shift to sustainable energy hinges on institutions like PFC and REC. With only a third of the INR 162.5 trillion needed for climate goals by 2030 currently flowing, these entities can close the gap by financing green tech, infrastructure, and transition projects. By diversifying portfolios, issuing green bonds, and aligning with global funds, they can accelerate the low-carbon transition while managing risks like stranded assets and shifting energy needs.
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Decarbonizing India's Steel Industry: How Transition Finance Can Help
India’s steel sector is the largest industrial emitter, contributing 10-12% of the country’s total carbon emissions. Learn how transition finance can enable a gradual shift toward low-carbon steel production, bridging the gap until commercially viable green technologies emerge.
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The Energy Transition Opportunity: Emerging Green Jobs in Jharkhand
Jharkhand’s energy transition offers a significant chance to reshape its employment landscape, potentially creating thousands of green jobs across clean power, mobility, and green molecules sectors. This Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) report outlines two scenarios—Ambitious Policy Scenario (APS) and Accelerated Green Transition Scenario (AGTS)—projecting green job creation by 2030. With robust policies and investment. The report emphasizes strategic investments in green industries, skills development, and fostering industry-academia partnerships.
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A Roadmap for Green and Transition Finance in India
The green transition has become crucial for global economies, with governments, regulators, and the private sector implementing strategies to reduce emissions and foster green opportunities. However, the financing landscape is skewed toward mitigation sectors like renewable energy and transport, leaving hard-to-abate sectors underfunded despite their substantial carbon-removal potential.
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Just Energy Transition: Economic Implications for Jharkhand
As we transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, India faces economic challenges, particularly in mineral-rich states. Jharkhand, for instance, could lose billions annually, affecting state revenues, livelihoods, and communities.
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Discussion Paper: Financing Industrial Decarbonization - Challenges and Solutions for India’s Iron and Steel Sector
This research underscores the need for increased global finance and proposes policy interventions to promote climate-aligned investment, particularly in high-emission sectors like iron and steel.
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Transforming India's Climate Finance through Sector-Specific Financial Institutions Part 1
India’s pursuit of a sustainable, low-carbon future amidst rapid population growth and economic expansion requires significant climate finance. To achieve ambitious targets, including 50% renewable energy by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2070, innovative financial solutions are imperative.
