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National Workshop: Unlocking Finance To Support Climate And Clean Air Solutions In India

The National Productivity Council (NPC) has undertaken stakeholder consultations with industry representatives from six sectors (chlor alkali, cement, pulp & paper, iron & steel, textile, and fertilizer) and has collected potential project ideas focusing on mitigation of air pollutant and GHG emissions.

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National Workshop: Unlocking Finance To Support Climate And Clean Air Solutions In India
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Date: 8-9 August 2024

Venue: Tamarind Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

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Background

Polluted air is creating a health emergency. It also takes a heavy toll on the economy – with air pollution in South Asia costing 10.3 per cent of GDP, respectively, in 2019. Exposure to air pollution can lead to stroke, diabetes, heart diseases, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases –all of which could severely affect quality of life. 

Cost-effective solutions to address air pollution exist and have been identified to address the major sources of air pollution. While contribution of each source may vary depending on location, fossil fuel emissions from coal burning for power and heat, transport, industrial furnaces, brick kilns, agriculture, domestic solid fuel heating, and the unregulated burning of waste are considered the main sources of air pollution. In Asia Pacific, report Air Pollution in Asia Pacific: Science Based Solutions by UNEP라이브 바카라 Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership (APCAP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) have identified 25 policy and technological solutions to address the five key sectors contributing to air pollution in Asia Pacific.

Despite these multiple benefits, clean air interventions and other air quality management elements have not been financed to their full potential. Based on UNEP라이브 바카라 analysis, a lack of resources has led to a limited uptake of measures to reduce emissions of pollutants across key economic sectors; an inability to invest in data analysis; and a lack of enforcement and implementation capacity. There were similar findings in the CERCA and UNEP 2023 Needs Assessment Report for Air Quality Management in India which found funding for implementation-focused projects to improve air quality is disproportionate to the scale of the problem. It emphasizes that financing clean air actions should be seen as an investment for health, social and economic benefits.

Climate finance is one large untapped source of funding that can deliver cleaner air and a healthier environment. Unfortunately, only 2 per cent of international public climate finance intentionally tackles air pollution, which is the share of funding that contributes to achieving the Paris Agreement. One example of such a mechanism that could be explored to achieve co-benefits is Japan라이브 바카라 Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). The JCM is a bilateral or multilateral framework designed to promote international cooperation in greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects. It enables developed countries to cooperate with developing countries in implementing emission reduction projects and to share resulting emission reductions as "joint credits."

Promising action and innovative technology and industry solutions are on the rise to address this health and environmental risk. Engagement of the industry and private sector will be critical for innovation and transformative action. This will help shift public and private investments towards less polluting practices in high impact sectors, such as energy, industry, agriculture, transport, waste, and residential sectors. The National Productivity Council (NPC) has undertaken stakeholder consultations with industry representatives from six sectors (chlor alkali, cement, pulp & paper, iron & steel, textile, and fertilizer) and has collected potential project ideas focusing on mitigation of air pollutant and GHG emissions (seebox 1). The potential ideas include technological intervention, R&D measures, process modifications, energy efficiency measures etc. from various industry representatives.

Objectives

  • To facilitate identifying sector specific innovation and customized solutions: Encouraging different industries to propose ideas on new technologies, processes, and solutions that can effectively reduce emissions. Different industries face different challenges when it comes to emissions reduction. The EOIs help identify and prioritize solutions that are tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of the concerned industry. The EOIs received shall be collated to have a diverse range of perspectives, leading to a broader pool of potential solutions.

  • To support the development of bankable projects: To guide participants in developing bankable project proposals that are both economically and socially viable, with a focus on addressing air pollution from industries.

  • To understand funding schemes: To enhance understanding of various funding mechanisms and explore an enabling environment necessary to secure the funding.

  • To foster collaboration: Encouraging participation from various sectors shall foster collaboration and partnerships. This can involve collaboration between industries, research institutions, government agencies, and other stakeholders, leading to more comprehensive and effective solutions.

Initial project ideas from stakeholder consultations
To obtain relevant project ideas NPC has undertaken stakeholder consultations with following sectors:
i. Chlor alkali
ii. Cement
iii. Pulp & paper
iv. Iron and steel
v. Textile
vi. Fertilizer
Some of the project ideas obtained from the stakeholder consultations include:
• Cost effective technology for conversion of small and medium scale coal based DRI plants to Gas based [Small scale < 0.05 MTPA; Medium scale (>0.05 MTPA and <0.15MTPA)]
• Alternative reducing agent in place of carbon in sponge iron manufacturing.
• Appropriate technology to replace thermal energy consumed in sponge iron manufacturing and steel industry by renewable energy.
• Appropriate technology for conversion of very old fertilizer (Urea) plants having undergone maximum energy conservation into a hybrid mode utilizing green hydrogen. • Appropriate technology for conversion of complex fertilizer manufacturing units with no access to waste heat recovery into renewable energy-based plants.
• Improved membrane technology for Chlor Alkali manufacturing plants.
• Technology for high pressure (8-9 Kg) steam oven.
• Waste Heat recovery system for HCl furnaces.
• Energy efficient technology for caustic lye evaporation.
• Installation of energy efficient equipment including pumps chillers. Boilers etc.
• Installation of waste heat recovery systems.
• Installation of solar PV system / roof top solar plants.
• Installation of heat exchangers.

National Workshop on Unlocking finance to support climate and clean air solutions in India

8-9 August 2024

Tamarind Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India

DAY 1 (8 August 2024)

Master of Ceremonies: Ms. Nikita, Deputy Director, Environment & Climate Action Group, National Productivity Council

Time Agenda
9.00 - 9.30 Registration
9.30 - 9.40 Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
•바카라 웹사이트Mr.S.Gopalakrishnan바카라 웹사이트IAS Director General National Productivity Council (NPC)
NPC라이브 바카라 Mission has been to contribute to the sustainable inclusive socioeconomic development of the country by enhancing productivity. Mitigating air pollution to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through sustainable development involves adopting renewable energy enhancing energy efficiency promoting green infrastructure and implementing circular economy practices. These measures reduce emissions improve air quality and support sustainable economic growth balancing environmental protection with societal needs.
9.30 - 9.50 InauguralAddress/Remarks
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Mozaharul Alam바카라 웹사이트Officer-in-Charge UNEP India Country Office and Regional Coordinator for Climate Action UNEP Asia and the Pacific Office
•바카라 웹사이트Ms. Mikiko Tanaka바카라 웹사이트Director Subregional Office for South and South-West Asia ESCAP바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Yu Kamei바카라 웹사이트Director Office for International Cooperation Environmental Management Bureau Ministry of the Environment Japan (MoEJ)바카라 웹사이트(online)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Shalabh Tandon바카라 웹사이트Regional Head of Operations and Climate Change - South Asia International Finance Corporation (IFC)
UNEP라이브 바카라 Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership (APCAP) supported by the Ministry of Environment of Japan and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)developed of an integrated air quality and climate assessment called “” which identifies a portfolio of 25 clean air measures that if implemented could substantially improve air quality and deliver benefits for climate. The Government of Japan leads the efforts for mitigating air pollution with co-benefits of GHG emission reduction.
9.50 - 10.20 Tea Break
10.20 - 10.35 Address by Chief Guest
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Kamran Rizvi바카라 웹사이트IAS Secretary Ministry of Heavy Industries
India's action plan includes the National Clean Air Programme expanding renewable energy promoting electric vehicles enhancing energy efficiency afforestation waste management and stringent industry regulations. Committed to reducing emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 India aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
10.35 - 11.00 Introduction: Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership and developing bankable projects for airpollution reduction
•바카라 웹사이트Ms. Kakuko Nagatani-Yoshida바카라 웹사이트UNEP Global Coordinator for Chemicals and Pollution Action Subprogramme / Global Coordinator for Finance and Economic Transformations Subprogramme a.i.
The Asia Pacific Clean Air Partnership (APCAP) initiated by UNEP aims to improve air quality across the Asia-Pacific region. By fostering regional cooperation sharing best practices and promoting sustainable policies and technologies APCAP addresses air pollution challenges enhancing public health and supporting global climate goals. Developing bankable projects for air pollution reduction involves identifying feasible initiatives such as renewable energy adoption clean transportation and waste management. These projects require robust financial models stakeholder engagement and risk assessments to attract investment and ensure effective implementation leading to tangible improvements in air quality and public health.
11.00 - 11.30 Co-benefits approach: Air pollution and climate change
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Yoshinori Momose바카라 웹사이트Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Office of International Carbon Market Ministry of the Environment Japan바카라 웹사이트(online)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Ms.YumiYasuda바카라 웹사이트Environment Management Bureau Ministry of the Environment Japan
MOEJ is promoting the co-benefit approach on air pollution and climate change to many countries including India by introducing Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM). Introducing appropriate Japanese technology to India is a “key” for this bilateral cooperation.
11.30 - 12.30 Panel Discussion: Air pollution its sources and solutions
Moderator: Mr. Shailesh Vickram Singh바카라 웹사이트Founder and Director Massive Earth Foundation
Panellists
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Ved Prakash Mishra바카라 웹사이트Director Hazardous Substances Management Division Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Professor Mayank Kumar바카라 웹사이트Indian Institute of Technology Delhi바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Dinesh Kulkarni바카라 웹사이트Bharat Kisan Sangh바카라 웹사이트(online)
Air pollution in India stems from vehicular emissions industrial discharges construction dust and agricultural residue burning. Rapid urbanization and population growth worsen the issue leading to severe health impacts. Addressing this requires stricter regulations cleaner energy adoption and increased public awareness to reduce pollution and protect health.
12.30 - 13.00 State of Air Quality and National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in India
•바카라 웹사이트Dr. Prashant Gargava바카라 웹사이트Director National Clean Air Programme Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
Air Quality Action Forum (AQAF): Introduction of AQAF and Findings of the Needs
Assessment Report for Air Quality Management in India
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Valentin Foltescu바카라 웹사이트Programme Management Officer UNEP India Country Office바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Sumit Sharma바카라 웹사이트Programme Officer UNEP India Country Office
In 2021 UNEP together with partners바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트the Air Quality Action Forum (AQAF) - a groundbreaking platform bringing together stakeholders from diverse sectors including the corporate sector expert institutions international development agencies philanthropic organizations and the UN system to support the Government of India in its efforts to improve air quality and management. The AQAF aims to collectively address the challenges posed by air pollution and pave the way towards a cleaner healthier future. In 2023 CERCA and UNEP developed an assessment of the challenges and needs for more effective air quality management in India focusing on Science Technology Capacity building and Outreach activities Finance and Policy.
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch Break
14.00 - 15.30 Panel Discussion: Understanding potential project ideas on climate and clean air mitigation measures in various industrial sectors
Moderator: Dr. Shukla Pal바카라 웹사이트Director Environment & Climate Action Group NPC
Panellists:
•바카라 웹사이트Dr. Ashwani Kumar Dixit바카라 웹사이트Scientist – F Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute (CPPRI) (paper and pulp)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Dr. S.K Chaturvedi바카라 웹사이트Joint Director and Head of Center National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCCBM) (Cement)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Manish Goswami바카라 웹사이트Chief (Technical) Fertilizer Association of India (FAI) (fertilizer)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Deependra Kashiva바카라 웹사이트Director General Sponge Iron Manufacturer India (SIMA) (iron and steel)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Hitesh Panchasara and Dr. Ved Prakash바카라 웹사이트Operational Excellence Technology Unit Atul Ltd Gujarat (Chlor Alkali and Specialty Chemicals)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Dr. U. S. Teotia바카라 웹사이트Chief Manager-Agricultural Sciences Indian potash Limited New Delhi (Sugar Sector)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Ms. Jyoti Gaba바카라 웹사이트Reliance Industries Limited (Chemical)
To attain clean air and net-zero carbon emissions in Indian industry essential infrastructure and technologies include renewable energy integration energy-efficient manufacturing processes carbon capture and storage systems waste-to-energy facilities and sustainable transportation solutions. Additionally investing in green infrastructure such as green buildings and eco-friendly manufacturing practices is crucial. These measures can mitigate emissions enhance air quality and promote sustainable industrial development aligned with climate goals.
15.30 - 16.00 Tea Break
16.00 - 17.00 Panel Discussion: Strengthening engagement of corporate in air pollution and GHG emission mitigation
Moderator: Mr. Tejinder Miglani바카라 웹사이트Partner Climate Angels Formerly CTO - Indiabulls Co-founder Incedo Inc.
Panellists
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Vikas Bhatia바카라 웹사이트ESG Head Varun Beverage바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Ms. Pamela Tikku바카라 웹사이트Vice President & Head - Auto Group Public Affairs Mahindra Group바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr.PrasannaSingh바카라 웹사이트Managing Editor Saur Energy International (TBC)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Kartik Kilachand바카라 웹사이트Executive Chairman & CoFounder IITians Influencing India's Transformation바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Anuj Duggal바카라 웹사이트Head of Sustainability/ESG NASSCOM
The panel discussion featuring corporate CSR and policy experts will address how to engage corporations in air pollution and GHG emission mitigation efforts. These specialists will discuss effective strategies for integrating environmental initiatives into corporate social responsibility programs and policy frameworks. The session will explore successful case studies regulatory incentives and the impact of corporate involvement on sustainability goals.

DAY 2 (9 August 2024)

Master of Ceremonies: Ms. Nikita, Deputy Director, Environment & Climate Action Group, National Productivity Council

Time Agenda
9.00 - 9.30 Registration
9.30 - 11.00 Session: Perspectives on solutions to address emissions from open burning of agriculturalcrop residues and future sustainability
Moderator: Ms. Mikiko Tanaka바카라 웹사이트Director Subregional Office for South and South-West Asia ESCAP
Panellists
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Jagdish Singh바카라 웹사이트AD Agriculture Government of Punjab바카라 웹사이트(online)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. J P Choudhary바카라 웹사이트JD Agricultural Engineering Government of Uttar Pradesh바카라 웹사이트(online)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr.바카라 웹사이트Karan Dhillon바카라 웹사이트Bharti Kissan Union Sidhupur Punjab (farmers union)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr.RaspinderSinghGrewal바카라 웹사이트Kheti Virasat Mission Ludhiana Punjab (sustainable agriculture)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Ms. Rupsi Garg바카라 웹사이트Kheti Virasat Mission Punjab (organic cotton initiative)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Sukhmeet Singh바카라 웹사이트CEO A2P Energy Private Ltd. Chandigarh Punjab (bio-fuel initiative)
Implementing sustainable farming practices like agroforestry and organic farming alongside conservation agriculture techniques can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health. Additionally utilizing agricultural waste for biogas production can mitigate methane emissions while promoting renewable energy sources for cooking and heating in rural areas. As innovative solutions for crop residue management emerge and develop it is also important to address the dilemma of economic viability and environmental sustainability of agriculture more holistically.
11.00 - 11.30 Tea Break
11.30 - 13.00 Session: Data Matters – Atmospheric Environment Network
Moderator:바카라 웹사이트Dr. Mukesh Sharma바카라 웹사이트Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur India
Panellists
•바카라 웹사이트Dr.SachikoHayashida바카라 웹사이트Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Dr. Akie Yuba바카라 웹사이트Asian Center for Air Pollution (ACAP)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Takeshi Kobayashi바카라 웹사이트Japan Environment Technology Association (JETA)바카라 웹사이트(online)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Hiroki Hashimoto바카라 웹사이트Sibata Scientific Technology Ltd.바카라 웹사이트(online)
As research on the impact of air pollution on our lives progress there is a concurrent need to take further measures. There is now a question raised on how precisely we know our air quality and how accurate data is necessary in obtaining all pertinent information. In this session we aim to introduce the concept of efficient air quality data collection regarding the concept of developing an air quality monitoring network including low-cost sensors.
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch Break
14.00 - 15.30 Session: Life Matters: Unlocking finance by introducing multiple benefit approach
Moderator:바카라 웹사이트Dr. Archana Walia바카라 웹사이트India Director Clean Air Asia (CAA)
•바카라 웹사이트Dr. Kamal Vatta바카라 웹사이트Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Ms. Jihyun Lee바카라 웹사이트Senior Programme Management Officer United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Dr. Enkhtsetseg Shinee바카라 웹사이트Coordinator Air Quality Energy and Health WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health in the Western Pacific Region바카라 웹사이트(online)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Dr. Swati Chauhn바카라 웹사이트Advisor Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance & Policy Analysis (AIGGPA)바카라 웹사이트(online)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Ms.바카라 웹사이트Yumi Yasuda바카라 웹사이트Deputy Director Ministry of the Environment Japan
By hearing from multiple agencies including the relevant funding organizations it aims to offer representatives of government agencies related industry groups local governments private companies and others who seek technical cooperation an opportunity to brainstorm and support developed collaborative efforts.
Session: Technology Matters – Available technology solutions
Moderator: Ms. Yumi Yasuda바카라 웹사이트Deputy Director Ministry of the Environment Japan
•바카라 웹사이트Dr.SachikoHayashida바카라 웹사이트Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Masahiro Nochi바카라 웹사이트System Engineering Service Co. Ltd바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Dr.MinoruFujii바카라 웹사이트The National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Dr. Remi Chandran바카라 웹사이트Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC)
By introducing examples of technologies related to air pollution and climate change countermeasures in especially South Asia it aims to provide business matching opportunities: "issues to be solved" and "solutions that can be provided".
15.30 - 16.00 Donor landscape for addressing air pollution
Moderator: Mr. Vikas Arora바카라 웹사이트Chief Investment Officer Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN)
Panellists
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Girish Aivalli바카라 웹사이트CEO of India Impact Investors Council바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Ms. Mugdha Jain바카라 웹사이트Country Lead India for Clean Air Fund
Startups in India offer innovative solutions to tackle air pollution and achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Leveraging technology and entrepreneurship these ventures focus on renewable energy clean transportation waste management and green infrastructure. Supported by diverse funding sources startups play a crucial role in driving sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
16.00 - 16.15 Tea Break
16.15 - 16.45 LowCarbon.Earth: Clean Air Innovation through Green Startups
Panel Discussion: What will it take to solve air pollution?
Moderator: Ms. Vasudha Madhavan바카라 웹사이트Founder & CEO Ostara Advisors
Panellists
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Akshay Singhal바카라 웹사이트Founder and CEO Log9바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Amit Kekare바카라 웹사이트Head of eMobility Siemens바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Guru Inder Mohan Singh바카라 웹사이트Founder & CEO Carbon Circle바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Raghav Arora바카라 웹사이트Founder & CTO Statiq바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Kapil Sharma바카라 웹사이트COO Evera바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Yogiraj Gogia바카라 웹사이트Senior Director Battery Smart
The panel discussion will bring together startup founders to address the critical question: What will it take to solve air pollution? These entrepreneurs will share their innovative approaches and solutions aimed at combating air pollution. The session will explore the challenges and opportunities they face the role of technology and the potential for impactful partnerships.
16.45 - 17.30 LowCarbon.Earth: Clean Air Innovation through Green Startups
Panel Discussion: Investment opportunities in the domain of air pollution and GHGemission mitigation solutions
Moderator: Mr. Shailesh Vickram Singh바카라 웹사이트Founder and Director Massive Earth Foundation
Panellists
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Nakul Zaveri바카라 웹사이트Partner LeapFrog Investments바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Ms.바카라 웹사이트Ruchira Shukla바카라 웹사이트Co-Founder and Managing Partner Synapses바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Koushik Rajagopalan바카라 웹사이트Director IFU바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Ms. Vinutha Raju바카라 웹사이트Vice President of Investment Climate Angels
The panel discussion featuring investors will focus on the investment opportunities in air pollution and GHG emission mitigation solutions. These experts will discuss the growing market for environmental technologies the criteria for funding innovative projects and the potential returns on investment. The session will highlight successful case studies and explore the future landscape of sustainable investment.
17.30 - 18.00 Showcase: Featuring selected startups working to address air pollution
•바카라 웹사이트Strawcture
•바카라 웹사이트Dharaksha
•바카라 웹사이트ActiveBuildings
•바카라 웹사이트ArSta Eco
18.00 - 18.15 Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
•바카라 웹사이트Ms. Mihoko Nagai바카라 웹사이트First Secretary Embassy of Japan to India바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Shombi Sharp바카라 웹사이트UN Resident Coordinator for India Representative from CPCB바카라 웹사이트
•바카라 웹사이트Mr. Sh. Khanendra D. Bhardwaj바카라 웹사이트Regional Director & Head Regional Directorate – Delhi NPC
18.15 Cocktail and networking dinner(by invitation)
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