India and Climate Change

Solutions for the Future

Chris Thompson

Hekmatullah Foushanji

Matthew Clayton

Ashwin Parulkar

Tata Consultancy

Introduction

• Principle of equity must underlie the global approach

• Solutions can simultaneously maintain India’s rapid growth rate and advance ecological sustainability.

Benefits of Climate Change Strategies in India’s

Development•Critical Components of Sustainable Development:–Economic Growth–Social Equity–Environmental Sustainability

Climate Change and its Implications

•Food Production•Water Supply•Bio-diversity•Livelihood

Benefits of Climate Change Action Plan

• The Eight priorities have two aspects:

–India’s Sustainable Development

–Tackling Global Climate Change•Adaptation and Mitigation

Energy Efficiency in Industry

Match growth of industrial sector.

Build on success of larger firms

Financing problems for small to medium firms.

Energy Labeling Programs

Source: UN Foundation

Country Standards and Programs Products Covered

Brazil Label: MandatoryLabel: VoluntaryEnergy Performance Standard: MandatoryEnergy Performance Standard: VoluntaryEnergy Performance Testing Standard

93131033

China Label: MandatoryLabel: VoluntaryEnergy Performance Standard: MandatoryEnergy Performance Testing Standard

2362343

India Label: VoluntaryEnergy Performance Standard: VoluntaryEnergy Performance Testing Standard

935

Changing Public Perception

Source: National Campaign on Energy Conservation 2007

Solar Energy

• Suitable Conditions• Decentralized Distribution of Energy

• Draw on Local Science & Engineering Talent (IITs, R&D Hubs, Sharing)

• Opportunity for Export: Economic Incentives:– Chinese Example– Fab City (Hyderabad)

India Nuclear Deal: Effects on Climate

Change• Benefits?

– Fuller use of civil nuclear energy can slow percentage of greenhouse gas emissions.

• How?– Nuclear power emits essentially no CO2.

Nuclear Energy vs. Existing Alternatives

• HydroelectricPower

• Natural Gases• Renewables• Coal

Beyond India: Engaging Developing Countries

• “Until now, developing countries have adamantly refused to limit their emissions of greenhouse gases. These countries are wary that the possible high costs of climate change mitigations will jeopardize their development goals.”– David Victor