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🎧 #Listen From working on environmental issues with local communities to teaching engineering students about the intersection of the environment, society, and technology, Mr. Pankaj Sekhsaria’s career in climate action proves that there are countless ways to channel one’s passions and skills to make a meaningful impact. In addition to being a professor, he also writes and edits compelling fiction and non-fiction books on critical ecological issues. Listen to the latest episode of our podcast #MAP: Working at the Intersection of Science, Technology, and Society, featuring Mr. Pankaj Sekhsaria, an Associate Professor at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, as he discusses his career journey through the evolving environmental landscape of India: https://lnkd.in/gxAasdka

The green job sector has the potential to offer a lot of employment opportunities but what are the broader challenges unique to India when it comes to green employment? Our upcoming dialogue, “Can Green Jobs Address the Youth Unemployment Crisis?”, on December 12th, at 5:30 PM with Rwitwika Bhattacharya (Swaniti Global), Raisha Galib (Climate Asia), and Shantha Tara Venugopal (Transitions Research), aims to address some of the following questions and more! Register: https://lnkd.in/duJmHfmD

Can sales agents help propel the electric vehicle transition? 🔋🚙 EVs are crucial for reducing emissions, but barriers like biases and lack of training among showroom personnel slow down their adoption. So, how can we empower sales teams to drive change and help customers embrace EVs? Read our latest article with India Development Review (IDR) for insights and solutions that could supercharge India’s journey to net zero here: https://lnkd.in/dU5kHDGE

In our upcoming dialogue, 'Can Green Jobs Address the Youth Unemployment Crisis?' we will explore, in detail, the following question, along with other critical issues that are integral to shaping the transition to green jobs in a fair and equitable manner. 🗓️ December 12th 🕠 5:30 PM (IST) 🔗 Registration here; https://lnkd.in/duJmHfmD

“Good jobs” are those that provide security, offer decent pay, and create productive and safe working environments, but are green jobs going to be good jobs? Green jobs are defined as decent jobs that contribute to preserving or restoring the environment. These jobs could be in traditional sectors like manufacturing and construction, or in emerging fields such as renewable energy (International Labour Organization). As India’s transitions to a green economy, and the need for green jobs grows, there are two key policy challenges it will face. Meeting the demand and training a capable workforce quickly, and ensuring the transition does not worsen existing inequalities. How can we ensure that unemployed youth, especially those from low-income or marginalised backgrounds, are trained in green skills so that they are ready to take on the jobs created by our climate goals? Our upcoming dialogue on December 12th at 5:30 pm (IST) with Rwitwika Bhattacharya (CEO, Swaniti Global), Raisha Galib (Accelerator Design Specialist, Climate Asia), and Shantha Tara Venugopal (Research Associate, Transitions Research), aims to address potential obstacles such as skill gaps, inequitable distribution of opportunities, and more, to ensure a smooth transition from non-green jobs to good green jobs for unemployed youth across the country. 🔗 Register to join: https://lnkd.in/gbEx6r4G #greenjobs #unemployment #climateaction

While AI offers potential for climate action, from optimising renewable energy grids to enhancing climate modelling, its environmental footprint is also substantial and growing. How do we address this double-edged sword? Angelina Chamuah, Programme Director of Future Foresight, along with Lianne D'Souza, Researcher at Transitions Research and Assistant Professor at National Law School of India University, unpack in how India can align its AI ambitions with climate goals in their latest Hindustan Times piece, "Aligning India’s AI Future with Climate Goals." As India navigates its dual imperatives of technological innovation and climate responsibility, this piece proposes measures on how these goals can be aligned. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gtyqT2M9

Most jobs will soon become green jobs. More than half of the developing world’s GDP is impacted by climate change. 🌏 A skilled workforce—currently lacking in India and many parts of the developing world—is essential for driving the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. Join us on December 12th at 5:30 PM (IST) for an engaging dialogue featuring Rwitwika Bhattacharya, CEO & Founder of Swaniti Global Initiative, and Raisha Galib, Accelerator Design Specialist at Climate Asia. The discussion will be moderated by Shantha Tara Venugopal Research Associate at Transitions Research and host of the Monsoon Academy Podcast, an educational series on climate careers. We’ll explore critical skill gaps, strategies for equipping youth for green jobs, and ways to ensure inclusion for low- and middle-income communities in this transition. 💼🏙️🌱 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/duJmHfmD Let’s build a sustainable and inclusive workforce together!

Informal settlements are disproportionately vulnerable to climate risks, yet financing for urban climate adaptation often overlooks these areas. Investments remain low due to challenges like legal ambiguities, complex governance, and the absence of immediate financial returns. ⛺️🌦️ To build resilient cities, we must address these financing gaps and develop innovative models that integrate informal contexts into broader urban adaptation strategies.🏙️ Transitions Research co-authored a report with Global Resilience Partnership, “From Informality to Impact” which explores actionable insights on bridging this critical gap and fostering inclusive urban resilience. 🔗 Link to the report: https://lnkd.in/gx6qN958

Green jobs are critical in addressing climate change, yet less than 10% of India's youth have received any formal or informal training in green skills. So, how do we prepare the workforce to take up these jobs? What are the most critical skill gaps that need to be addressed? 💼🌱 Our upcoming dialogue, “Can Green Jobs Address the Youth Unemployment Crisis?” on December 12th, at 5:30 pm (IST), aims to explore two significant issues: the worsening climate crisis and youth unemployment. 🔗 Registration link: https://lnkd.in/duJmHfmD Through this timely conversation, we hope to discuss potential approaches to directing unemployed youth—especially those from low- and middle-income backgrounds—towards green jobs.

Are you interested in exploring how to bridge the gap between research and practice? In the field of climate careers, academic research is the first step toward making any on-the-ground, actionable impact. However, translating research into practice presents its own unique challenges. In the latest episode of the #MAP (Monsoon Academy Podcast), Dr. Chandni Singh (Lead - Practice at Indian Institute for Human Settlements), shares insights from her successful career as an environmental social scientist, offering a glimpse into what it's like to build a career in climate research. Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/gbGAq-Ru