Ramya Natarajan

Join us on 24 April 2025 at the @bicblr for 'Namma SAFARI: A Dialogue on Charting Low-Carbon Pathways for #Karnataka', where we'll discuss #sustainable futures and #decarbonisation strategies for key sectors in the state. Register now and take part in shaping Karnataka's climate resilience! bit.ly/4cIEF8h #NammaSAFARI #Sustainability #ClimateAction @rajeevgowda @kaustubh_phadke @KanitkarT @JaiAsundi @indukmurthy @rumyeah42 @Kaveri_Ashok @anu84 @chandrakiranml @swetabhushan @rnasundaresan @RanjanUpasna

Google just reminded me that I had made this CLD 2 years ago to make sense of all the chaos. Forever grateful for the unconditional village

Dear moms out there. Howwww are you doing it all??? #womensday

#CSTEP is pleased to announce the second edition of our ‘No Silver Bullet’ series, where we critically examine #India's long-term #NetZero transition pathways and associated risks and uncertainties from multiple perspectives. The report ‘No Silver Bullet: Land Dynamics in India’s Net-Zero Transition’ takes a unique approach to understanding the land-use perspective. Read the full report to find out more: cstep.in/publications-d… #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #LandUse

This is a true labour of love - really had a fantastic time working on the model and refining the results. Do read and let us know your thoughts and suggestions!

In just over a decade, the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has had commendable benefits such as cutting down CO₂ emissions by 55.7 million tonnes, substituting 185 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil, savings of INR 1,08,655 crores in foreign exchange, and ensuring timely payments of INR 92,409 crores to sugarcane farmers. But how can we ensure the long-term sustainability of this #ethanol boom, and how can it help achieve net #ZeroEmissions by 2070? Our latest #policy brief dives into the critical trade-offs between maximising ethanol production and ensuring minimal environmental impact. Following are the key features of the recommended long-term sustainability pathway: - Current trends in #sugarcane cultivation can help grow and sustain the ethanol industry with an annual production capacity of 10–12 billion litres till 2050 and beyond. - The EBP targets emissions from petrol vehicles—the segment that can be most easily transitioned to EVs. In the long term, as EVs dominate, ethanol can be redirected for decarbonising the hard-to-abate aviation sector through the alcohol-to-jet conversion process. Such a calibrated industrial growth strategy can ensure that farmers remain integral to the energy economy, avoiding the risk of stranded assets. - Avoiding exclusive cropping for biofuels can ensure no direct or indirect conflict with food security. As #India progresses toward 20% ethanol blending by 2025–26, we must resort to measures to sustain its growth with the least environmental trade-offs and long-term mitigation benefits. Read our policy brief to find out more: cstep.in/publications-d… @PetroleumMin

#CSTEP’s latest study explores #biofuel usage and #electrification impacts using the Sustainable Alternative Futures for India (SAFARI) and Social Accounting Matrix (SAM)-based multiplier models to shape a sustainable #transport future with minimal trade-offs. Click to read the full report on 'Decarbonising India’s transport sector: Navigating trade-offs of biofuel use and electrification’ here: cstep.in/publications-d… The study findings also provide policy insights impacting the net-zero landscape. You can access the policy briefs here: Towards the long-term sustainability of ethanol use in India: cstep.in/publications-d… Macroeconomic impacts of decarbonising mobility in India: cstep.in/publications-d… #Sustainability #GreenTransport #Mitigation #ClimateChange

#CSTEP organised a roundtable discussion on their low-carbon development roadmap for Karnataka yesterday. It was attended by representatives from #Karnataka government and key industry players in the state. @indukmurthy @rumyeah42

In Chapter 12 of 'India’s Energy Revolution: Insights into the Becoming of a Global Power', @rumyeah42, @saara_ka_sara & Kaveri Ashok note institutional framework, policies, and actors needed to support the transition to a doughnut city development model. routledge.com/Indias-Energy-…

Interested in learning about systems thinking and modelling for climate? Do sign up for this 1-day workshop organized by @CSTEP_India and @sustainBLR Details👇

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Do join us today at IIC 10:30am for some interesting discussions around India’s buildings sector!

Join our Keynote Session Panellists as they discuss #CSTEP’s latest #report that looks at pathways towards a #NetZero future in the buildings sector on 18 March at @IIC_Delhi For more information, visit: cstep.in/event-details.…

Our press conference today heralded a significant milestone as I unveiled our Planning Commission’s strategic collaboration with ClimateRISE Alliance, aimed at fortifying Karnataka's urban landscapes against the perils of climate change. Together with our accomplished partners, we outlined a meticulously crafted agenda spanning critical domains such as water management, urban resilience, low-carbon development, and youth engagement. KSPPC is committed to fostering sustainable urban ecosystems across Karnataka that are not only resilient but also equitable and inclusive. Let us co-create a future where our cities thrive in harmony with nature. #ClimateRISEAlliance #ClimateResilienceKarnataka #SustainableUrbanism

Met with the changemakers of the ClimateRISE Alliance, a collaborative platform working on climate change issues. As we grapple with rising temperatures and shortage of drinking water supply, it is crucial for all of us to come together to collectively address environmental challenges. @RainmatterOrg @Janaagraha1 @dasra @biome_trust @CSTEP_India

We need to look at trees outside #forests, in #urban and #rural spaces to meet #India’s #climate commitments, says #CSTEP researcher @rnasundaresan in this article by @NatureInd nature.com/articles/d4415…

#CSTEP’s latest technical note, ‘Viewing India’s Net-Zero Ambition Through the Lens of Polysilicon’, discusses key points regarding #domestic polysilicon manufacturing and its importance in #India’s #solar energy transition. Read: cstep.in/publications-d…

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I write about the need to look beyond ethanol:

#SAFARI now actually has forests! Do read this report, encapsulating the fantastic work by @rnasundaresan