Climate Goals: Technology to Net Zero

Global Warming and India’s Action…

At present, the Earth is 1.1°C warmer than in the 20^th century and GHGs emissions are still rising. Increased anthropogenic activities have resulted in increasing GHGs emissions that trap heat in the atmosphere. Different GHGs include carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and fluorinated gases like hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, etc. Major sources of GHGs emissions are the burning of fossil fuels, their transport, decaying solid waste, and agriculture practices. These emissions needed to be reduced by 45% by 2030 for keeping the temperatures below 1.5°C and to achieve net zero by 2070.

Of all GHGs, methane has important implications for climate change, particularly in the near term. It has a much shorter atmospheric lifetime than CO₂ and contributes about one-third of the current anthropogenic GHG-driven warming. With action on climate change becoming increasingly time sensitive, limiting methane offers an important opportunity to achieve rapid results along with other GHGs.

There are many sources of methane such as oil & gas, agriculture, waste, transport, livestocks etc. It is important to address its emission from an angle of its real needs and global commitment which India has. In the context of national food security, trade and economic prospects, the methane emissions are ‘survival’ emissions and not luxury emissions as many times, it is posed as the main possible reasons of global warming potential.

The global action in GHG emission has witnessed many India specific leaderships which has witnessed largest solar installations, impetus on green hydrogen to name a few. The Government of India has also shown its leadership through different initiatives to reduce methane emissions such as (but not limited to):

‘The Gobar (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources) – Dhan’ scheme and New National Biogas and Organic Manure Programme, cattle waste utilisation is being incentivised, in addition to production of clean energy in villages. The Gobardhan scheme supports biodegradable waste recovery and conversion of waste into resources and reduction of GHG emissions.
National Livestock Mission – includes Breed Improvement and Balanced Rationing. Feeding livestock with superior quality balanced ration is helping to reduce GHG emissions from the livestock.
System for Rice Intensification – with potential to enhance rice yield from 36-49% with about 22-35% less water than conventional transplanted rice leading to reduced GHG emission per unit production.
Crop Diversification Programme –Diversion of paddy to alternate crops like pulses, oilseeds, maize, cotton and agroforestry has reduced methane emissions.
A total of 216 WtE plants with aggregate capacity of 370.45 MWeq have been set up in the country to generate power or biogas/biomethane or Bio-CNG from agricultural, urban, industrial and municipal solid wastes.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is implementing Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban. The Mission along with promulgation of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Rules, 2016, Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 and various policy interventions by MoHUA encourages conversion of waste to value added products viz. waste to energy, electricity etc. In 2021, the Mission has resulted in GHG reduction of 231 Gigagram per year.

Implementation of climatic technologies at the level of facilities, enterprises, and regions will make it viable for future. For example carbon capture from industrial sources can be scaled up through the extended production of green methanol an important biofuel to power ships. Therefore facilitating cooperation among prospective sectors. governing bodies. financial institutions and knowledge partners can uplift these climate technologies for net zero achievement.

The webinar series will focus on mapping methane emissions from the five important target sectors in India including Oil & Gas, Coal Mining and Coalbed, Agriculture, and Livestock, Landfills, and Waste and Transportation. Considering the urgent need of sharing the knowledge and information on methane production among academia, researchers, regulatory bodies, policymakers, industry, business, concerned government departments, and the public at large to learn from each other about the current status of methane release and the processes, methodologies and promising technologies for its elimination from the environment.

To address the above issues, the “Climate Goals: Technology to Net Zero”, webinar series will be organized from September 2022 to April 2023 in different cities to address the issue with the initial “Curtain Raiser” event on September 20, 2022* at Hotel Le Meridian, New Delhi from 1200 to 1430 Hrs (IST). The webinar is organized with the prospective supporting partners SERI, AIILSG, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Indore, IIT Guwahati, and IIT Bhubaneswar.

The outcome of the webinar series will help the organizers to develop a roadmap on key strategies and action plans to Mitigate Emissions and develop technologies for its energy transition and preventing climate change.

CALENDAR SCHEDULE

AGENDA for
Climate Goals:

Technology to Net Zero

The Climate Goals: Technology to Net Zero webinar proposes to offer a high-level brain storming sessions on GHGs including methane emissions from different sectors.

Global trends of GHGs including methane emissions, worldwide status and Indian scenario
Strategy for reducing short lived climate pollutants from the targeted sector in India.
Emission verification and reduction initiatives.
Capabilities, challenges ana emerging technologies for monitoring and control ofGHGs including methane.
Latest studies, policies developments and novel technologies for monitoring fugitive GHGs including methane emissions including leak detection, identification,quantification and long-term monitoring.
Prioritization of activities for tarpetinp sector specific plan around mitipatinp GHGs including methane emissions.
Identifying solution strategies for India on GHGs including methane emissions.
Key benefits to India through GHGs including methane emission control including climate contributions.

EXPECTED TAKEAWAYS

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Awareness on GHGs including methane emission, by highlighting short term andlong – term impacts to policymakers.

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Sector specific directions for India on GHGs including methane emissions with anaction plan.

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The importance of emission detection and measurement in responsible sectors, as well as developing lonp – term strategies that shall focus on de-carbonization.

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Challenges and opportunities in research and development, demonstration, and deployment of technologies in GHGs including methane detection and mitigations in responsible sectors.

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The findings that will describe the overall strategy for reducing GHGs including methane emissions across the sectors

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Access to Nobel Laureates, Ministry personnel, Industry leaders of different sectors from across the India

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Access to Nobel Laureates, Ministry personnel, Industry leaders of different sectors from across the India

PARTICIPANTS AND INVITEES

Climate Goals: Technology to Net Zero webinar series is designed for different stakeholders SVPs, VPs, Directors, Leaders and Managers of following sectors:

Government & Policy makers

Environmental Regulatory Agencies

Oil & Natural gas

Landfill and Waste

Agriculture and Livestock

Coalmining/Coalbed

Transportation

Research & Academic Institution

Technology, Equipment and Services

Business Entrepreneurs

WHY ATTEND

NMI-2030 would provide a unique platform for networking with and learning from climate, energy and sustainability professionals across diverse sectors on methane emission. Join the community of public and private sector leaders who are at the forefront of climate action in India to:

Build Strategic Business Connections

With a global audience of climate, energy and sustainability thought leaders and decision makers addressing methane emissions in their operations.

Gain New Insights

Engage leaders in discussion of methane emission, and build upon roadmap and professional development goals through an interactive program that addresses methane emissions from different sectors, risks and resilience, and navigating current policy and innovative financing.

Collaborate

With Leaders and Policy makers of different sectors of methane emission through networking events, strategy exchange sessions.