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 CountryStandards and ProgramsProducts Covered BrazilLabel: Mandatory Label: Voluntary Energy Performance Standard: Mandatory Energy Performance Standard: Voluntary Energy Performance Testing Standard ChinaLabel: Mandatory Label: Voluntary Energy Performance Standard: Mandatory Energy Performance Testing Standard IndiaLabel: Voluntary Energy Performance Standard: Voluntary Energy Performance Testing Standard

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 Hydroelectric Power 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