The Indian Energy Transition Series | Heinrich Böll Stiftung

About the Series

This series explains the energy transition through five clear, accessible modules. It moves from global climate frameworks to gender justice, unpacking the technological, economic, social, and political factors shaping India’s shift to a sustainable energy future.

🌀 Module 1 – What is Energy Transition?

Discover the global frameworks, why energy transition matters, and who’s driving it.

🇮🇳 Module 2 – Energy Transition: The Indian Perspective

Explore India’s commitments, policy shifts, and challenges.

⚙️ Module 3 – Sectoral Actions for Energy Transition

See how industry, transport, buildings, and rural sectors are changing.

⚖️ Module 4 – Just Energy Transition

Learn how workers, communities, and vulnerable groups can be protected through fair transition pathways.

♀️ Module 5 – Women & Energy Transition

Discover how energy choices shape women’s lives — and how inclusive solutions empower them.

This five part series developed collaboratively unpacks India's energy transition discourse to understand policy priorities and sectoral challenges to meet nationally determined targets. It also debates the need for regulatory reform and integrating critical justice questions within the design and processes related to energy transitions.

Kanchi Kohli, Researcher | Educator (Environment Law & Social Governance, Climate Policy & Justice, Biodiversity Regulation)

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Gender Just Transition

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Framing the Gender and Just Transition Discourse in India

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